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A fine turn-of-the-century 3D photography set by renowned publisher Underwood & Underwood, featuring the complete 27-card "Jerusalem Tour" subset (numbered …
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A fine turn-of-the-century 3D photography set by renowned publisher Underwood & Underwood, featuring the complete 27-card "Jerusalem Tour" subset (numbered #9 through #35) housed in its original book-style cloth box alongside an authentic antique wooden hand-held stereoscope viewer.
Produced circa 1900, this curated set offered Victorian-era enthusiasts an immersive "travel-at-home" experience. The stereograph cards document historic architecture, sacred religious landmarks, and vibrant cultural street scenes of Jerusalem at the dawn of the 20th century.
An exceptional conversation piece for an office desk, library shelf, or curio cabinet, ideal for collectors of antique optical instruments, historic photography, or Middle Eastern history.
Condition Notes:
Cards: Complete set of 27 cards in clean vintage condition with light toning and strong image contrast.
Viewer: Antique wooden stereoscope viewer is structurally sound with clear glass lenses and smooth adjustment.
Box: Original book-style cloth storage case shows age-appropriate shelf wear, fraying along the top spine edge, and one corner of the outer case is loose.
Set Includes:
Original Underwood & Underwood Book-Style Storage Box ("Jerusalem")
27 Original Stereograph Cards (Complete Series #9 through #35)
Antique Wooden Hand-Held Stereoscope Viewer with Glass Lenses
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 15ʺD × 10ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Cityscape
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Pre-owned antique condition. Includes the complete 27-card "Jerusalem" subset (#9 through #35). Cards exhibit light age-toning and typical vintage curvature, … morePre-owned antique condition. Includes the complete 27-card "Jerusalem" subset (#9 through #35). Cards exhibit light age-toning and typical vintage curvature, but photo prints remain sharp and rich. The wooden hand-held stereoscope viewer shows light scuffs and authentic patina; glass lenses and card holder are intact and functional. The book-style cloth slipcase box shows edge wear, shelf friction, and fraying along the top spine edge, with one corner of the outer box currently loose. less
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