A catalogue for the 'Fine Photographica' auction from the Mervyn Heard Collection that took place on Tuesday 17th July 2018. The catalogue was produced by Special Auction Services (est.1991) and includes images and descriptions of the items within the auction, which includes optical toys, magic lanterns, slides, photographs, lenses, cameras, camera accessories and literature. The catalogue also offers information on Mervyn Heard's life, who was a renowned collector and celebrated Magic Lantern showman. Inside the catalogue is the letter of invitation to the auction that details the date and address.The Bill Douglas Museum was able to acquire twenty Magic Lantern Pose slides from the auction.
| Item number | 97027 |
|---|---|
| Category | Catalogue |
| Type | Photography |
| Dimensions | 30cm x 21cm |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | England |
| Related people | Mervyn Heard |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection