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Spanning an astonishing array of human achievement, this catalog features world-class surveying and scientific instruments—led by precision pieces like the 1915 Bausch & Lomb Engineer's Transit (Lot 1005) and the WWII David White Navy Aero Theodolite (Lot 1008)—alongside early photographic treasures such as rare daguerreotype tokens and portraits (Lot 1160). Bidders will also discover an exceptional gathering of vintage communications and telegraphy equipment, stunning antique scientific demonstration kits, bicycle history highlights like the high wheel bicycle (Lot 1415b), and breathtaking architectural salvage and cinematic memorabilia, including iconic hand-painted posters from the Chicago Theater (Lot 1429) and a magnificent ceiling medallion from Chicago’s Nortown Theater (Lot 1440).
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