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Stereoscope

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Stereoscope
London Stereoscopic Co., London; the Brewster-pattern stereoscope with hinged top and rack and pinion focusing, on a barleytwist stand, mounted on a walnut box with stereograph storage drawer; the stereocard including views of the Middle East, European views, Underwood cards and an Optical Transposition card

Lot Essay

The Middle East views are uncredited, but titled: Ruins of Temple Baalbec; Ruins of Baalbec (2); Gaza. The modern town; Ruins of Temple. Baalbec; Ten miles from Damascus; Damascus; Protestant Church Jerusalem; Jerusalem

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