23rd Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
2012
Paper Peepshow.
The Great London Exhibition 1851.
no date [c.1851], paper peepshow of the Thames Tunnel comprising four coloured cut-out prints suspended on side bellows between front and rear panels. The front panel with peephole surrounded by colour scene of the Crystal Palace, the rear panel with background scene of the interior. English, French and German titles. Cut-outs and rear panel approx 12cm x 14 cm, original box with lid forming front panel and rear panel fixed to base. Label of 'R. McMichael's English and Foreign Toy Bazaar' to base. Wear to box edges.
Sold for £110
Estimated at £200 - £300
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 23rd Nov, 2022
Highlights include a collection of Opera scores and books from the Library of the late 7th Earl of Harewood, and two first edition Harry Potter books. Also included are early antiquarian books, modern first editions, illustrations, manuscripts, maps, early photographs, autographed letters and historic documents.
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