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Please review the pictures as these items are over 100 years old, vintage, and although in great condition, please ensure you will be happy with your purchase. Up for sale is a fantastic, turn-of-the-century photographic entertainment package! This lot features a beautifully matched antique viewer alongside a substantial collection of 32 stereoview cards, highlighting both rare Victorian parlor comedies and global travel scenes.WHAT IS INCLUDED:
1. Original Antique Branded Stereoscope Viewer: Features a beautifully engraved aluminum hood bearing the official \"Universal Photo Art Co. Philadelphia U.S.A.\" stamped seal, a turned-wood handle, and a smooth, functional wood sliding card track. Noticeable vintage condition but with pristine lenses.
2. Complete 12-Card Narrative Story Set: The full sequential comedic parlor melodrama titled \"Mr. & Mrs. Honeymoon\'s New French Cook\" (Published in 1901 by C.H. Graves / Universal Photo Art Co.). Complete sequence numbers 1 through 12 without gaps.
3. 6 Additional Antique Victorian Humor & Novelty Cards: Premium domestic comedy scene cards published by Underwood & Underwood / Strohmeyer & Wyman (circa 1898-1902). Includes famous classics like \"Robbing the Male\" (wife picking her sleeping husband\'s pockets) and \"This Parting Gives Me Pain, Dear\" (the iconic corset-lacing gag).
4. 14 Miscellaneous Antique World Travel Cards: An educational travel assortment including views of Venice, Italy (Grand Canal, St. Mark\'s Basilica), historic architecture, and a rare Lake Superior \"Whaleback\" steamship card.CONDITION DETAILS:
• Lenses: The glass viewing lenses are in excellent functional condition—clear, clean, and entirely free of chips, cracks, or deep scratches.
• Mechanicals: The wooden frame, handle pivot, and slider card holder are completely intact and slide smoothly on the track.
• Aesthetics: The engraved aluminum hood is in good condition with some minor dents or bends. As is typical for a 125-year-old device, the original red protective velvet lining along the visor rim shows wear and lifting from age (see close-up photos).
• Cards: All 32 cards feature strong photographic contrast and clear text captions. Expect minimal corner softening or tears and light age-toning consistent with genuine Edwardian paper ephemera.SHIPPING & HANDLING:
This historical collection will be securely packed. The cards will be shipped completely flat, safely layered between heavy-duty rigid cardboard inserts to prevent bending or damage during transit. Fast shipping with tracking provided
