Item Title:
Stereographic Stereo Optic Cards Tour Of The World Vol. V, 201 & Vol. VI, 300 Keystone View Company c.1930’s Complete Set 100 Cards

Creator:
Keystone View Company

Materials and Techniques:
Rigid card-stock cards, with double photographic images applied to each card, creating the three dimensional stereo optic effect for viewing. Faux book binding box with pebbled leather gilt binding spine motif, with cloth covering the remainder of the box.

Marks:
Faux book binding box with, Stereographic Library, Tour Of The World, Vol. V, 201, Vol. VI, 300, Keystone View Co. Done in gilt book binding motif.

Of the Period:
20th century

Date of Approximate Manufacture:
c.1930’s

Place of Origin:
Meadville, Pennsylvania U.S.A.

Approximate Measurements:
Each card is:
7 inches wide.
3 3/8 inches tall.
The box is:
7 5/8 inches tall.
7.25 inches deep.
3 5/8 inches wide.

Weight:
4lb. 15oz. For the set. Not including shipping materials.

Approximate Shipping Cost:
Overseas to be determined, please be aware that all foreign and or overseas shipping can be very costly. We will do our best to provide you with the lowest possible shipping quote.

Condition:
This Stereo-Optic card set is in excellent used condition, showing curvature in their forms as they were manufactured in this way. The photographic images are clear and vibrant. The storage box itself shows wear to its outer faux book binding motif. The box is still solid and functions well. All wear commensurate with age. Please see photos for details.

Price: $488.00 (U.S. Dollars) For the set of 100 cards and faux book binding box.

Reference Number:
4275

Detailed Description:
This unique and complete set of stereographic viewing cards contained in their original faux book binding storage box is a wonderful example of early photographic imagery. It is a wonderful series of photographic images depicting people, locations, buildings, and events around the world, with information printed text on the verso of each card. Starting with card number T-201 showing “A Treacherous Crevasse in Victoria Glacier, Mt. Lefroy and Mt. Victoria in Distance, Canadian Rockies, Canada”. And ending with card number T-300 showing “Quaint Cottages in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England”.
The box covered in pebbled leather or leatherette spine with gilt titling, raised bands and cloth covering is in good stable condition, showing some wear to the leather spine and cloth edges. The set will function and display well whenever you may choose to use or view the set of images.

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