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SOCIETY FOR THE ILLUSTRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF PRACTICAL SCIENCE
Society for the Illustration and Encouragement of Practical Science, incorporated by Royal Charter, October, 1834. Gallery for the exhibition of objects, blending instruction with amusement; Adelaide-Street and Lowther-Arcade, Strand, London.
London (Place), [1834].
[2] p. ; 22.2 cm. (8°)

Drop-head title, verso blank. Printed on India-paper. Admission was 'One Shilling, daily from Ten until Dusk. ... Annual Tickets, 20s. - Descriptive Catalogues, 1s.'. Among the mostly technological exhibits were 'Models of the National Gallery now erecting in Trafalgar Square, and of many other Public Buildings.'

Copy Notes Enclosed in the Society's prospectus (q.v.).

Binding Loose paper.

Reference Number 6101

Additional Names Adelaide-Street Gallery


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