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$2,460

Young & Sons Mountain Solar Transit, no. 8010, c. 1907, 8 1/2-in. telescope with spirit level mounted to underside, vertical arc with mounted Smith solar attachment marked "Young & Sons/Philadelphia/Pat. Sep. 16, 1902," 4-in. compass dial marked as above with opposing verniers and plate glass shades, mounted to a four-screw adjustable base, and housed in its original mahogany carrying case with label. Estimate $700-900 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2019-04-12

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