A late 19th-Century set of astronomical magic lantern slides,
A late 19th-Century set of astronomical magic lantern slides,

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A late 19th-Century set of astronomical magic lantern slides,
the box with trade label to lid EDWARD GEORGE WOOD 74 CHEAPS[...] LONDON, nine teak-mounted numbered slides with simple geared motion and turning handle, each with a label describing the image (see below) (number 2 a replacement with no label, number 6 with broken section of glass) in original oak case with brass key escutcheon and hooks and eyes (one hook missing) -- 9.5/8in. (24.4cm.) wide

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Lot Essay

1. The Solar System, shewing the Revolution of all the Planets with their Satellites round the Sun.
2. (no label)
3. This Diagram illustrates the cause of Spring and Neap Tides, and shews the Moon's Phases during its revolution.
4. This Diagram illustrates the apparent direct and retrograde motion of Venus or Mercury; and also its stationary appearance.
5. A Diagram to prove the Earth's Rotundity.
6. This Diagram illustrates the eccentric Revolution of a Comet round the Sun, and shews the appearance of its Tail at different points of its Orbit.
7. The Diurnal Motion of the Earth, shewing the Rising and Setting of the Sun, illustrating the cause of Day and Night.
8. This Diagram illustrates the Annual Motion of the Earth round the Sun, with the Monthly lunations of the Moon.
9. This diagram shows the various Eclipses of the Sun with the transit of Venus.

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