By J. Bradburn, New York, 1864, with the original illustrated box containing twelve (12) 7 in. illustrated discs and a larger plain slotted disc. The picture discs come to life when spun and viewed in a mirror through the slotted disc. An early pre-cinematic novelty animated by persistent motion.

Box 9.5 in. square.

Estate of the late David Laird Holdzkom, he collected in Durham, New York & throughout the world from 1972-2014.

Box soiled and chipped; lacking handle for spinning; cards with very light stains; some with creases.

$300 - 600