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The British Optical Almanac
ARCHIVAL ITEMS
diary; calendar; year book
The Optical Journal
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London, EC
1906
paper
overall: 254 mm x 204 mm

Year book comprising a calendar and diary with accompanying advertisements and lists of information. Printed in black on 45 numbered pages (pages 5-8 excised). Full-page and half-page advertisements for: J. B. Jaquemin Bros (inc. Oto Motorists Goggles and AItchison Collapsible Eye Protectors), Raphael, Wheway & Redfern Ltd, J & R Fleming (rimless eyeglasses), William Gowlland (trial frames), Waltham Watches by H. W. Bedford & Compy Ltd, Robert Martin & Son (Ross Astig Clip), The Optical Journal, Marchant Singer & Co (printers), Albert Koehler, C. Richardson & Co (trial case), Taylor Taylor & Hobson Ltd, The London and Paris Optic and Clock Co (Walter H. Thompson), James B. Sly, Emil Busch Optical Co, Lionel Laurance, C. Yates & Co, Newbold & Co, F. A. Hardy & Company, Ross Ltd (Prism Binoculars), J & H Taylor, F. Smith (Diamond tools), J. Ottway & Son (high-pressure jets), Raphael's (signs). Text content: Preface, Syllabus, List of Opticians Certificated by the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (ordered geographically), Alphabetical List of Opticians holding the Diploma of the Spectacle Makers' Company, Supplementary List of Liverymen and Freemen of the Spectacle Makers' Company who are connected with the Science or Industry of Optics, General List of the Livery of the Spectacle Makers' Company (alphabetical, with dates of election), WCSM Members of the Court, The Society of Chemist-Opticians List of Members (note, first page partly missing), The Optical Society List of Members, British Optical Association Partial List of Members (omitting those also members of the WCSM), The Scottish Optical Association Ordinary Members/Honorary and Associate Members, Trade Addresses. Back cover features advertisement for Raphael's Perfect Perimeter. Together with a separate (originally pasted-in) £1000 insurance coupon.

2022.414

Gift of Lisa Morgan in memory of Mr John Beddows, 2022