Phenakistiscope
Set of 12 revolving discs, ca. 1840. Copper engravings, hand-coloured. All in good condition. Added: Erklärung/Explication/Esplantion sheet on a cardboard disc, monogram below 'L.F.' *In 1833 Joseph Plateau invented this fantascope or optical illusion, thus contributing to the foundation of animated film.
(total 12)