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Keuffel & Esser / K & E Transits

K & E / Keuffel & Esser # 5081 1/2 Engineers Mining Transit w/ 5Aux Scope & Attachments

K & E / Keuffel & Esser # 5081 1/2 Engineers Mining Transit w/ Aux Scope / Tripod & Attachments in Original Box This is a very nice condition Engineer's Mining Transit. It is in near mint original condition. The black crinkle finish is 95% or better and near pristine noting just a few minor scuffs. It looks to have seen little use. All motions operate smoothly. The silvered compass face is flawless, and the 3 1/2" Gold compass needle swings north. Cross hairs are present in both scopes. 1 white plastic vernier scale cover is missing. NO other apologies. The nice collapsible leg tripod is included as well.

The serial # 124,320 is found on the box, the horizontal plate of the instrument and is on the second scope as well.  That dates this mining transit from 1952 according to the charts available at www.surveyhistory.org. The K & E marked loupe, plumb bob, oiler and more are all present. Note how the plumb bob comes apart and is made to hold a second tip. An unusual feature that is not seen very often.

Mining transits were developed for use in mines or places where the user would need to shoot a line where the plate would be in the way. The scope could be mounted on either the top over the main scope, or on the outboard side. The counterweight is also present.

This graphic, rare & desirable surveying instrument will display very nicely in a mining related collection or a number of other settings.   Very Nice!!

SR-KE-5081-HF

Fine + . . . . . . $1750.00

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K & E / Keuffel & Esser c. 1919 # 5070 Engineers Mountain & Mining Transit

K & E / Keuffel & Esser c. 1919 # 5074 Engineers Mountain & Mining Transit This model and style transit with its unusual 3 screw leveling base is very rare. In catalogs it gets an asterisk with explanation that it is only available through special order. K & E called this style of transit off as "Extra Fine". The serial # is 38611 dating it from 1920 or so. The tag on the door says the needle is calibrated for Buenos Aries Argentina. There is a tag on the box that also indicates it came from South America. Note that it has 2 auxiliary magnifiers to allow for a more precise reading of the extra fine scales on the different vernier scales.

All motions and thumbscrews operate smoothly. The silvered compass face is near flawless, and the 3 3/4" compass needle swings north. The black oxidized finish is mostly fine. All three level bubbles are good and appear to be original. The optics are clear and good.

There are a few minor apologies. The door on the box has been remounted on the opposite side of the opening. Not sure why and no apparent reason. There is one vertical and 2 horizontal crosshairs. One crosshair above the center horizontal crosshair is broken or unattached. Also, the protective outer cover or guard for the vertical circle / vernier scale is broken. I see no damage to the wheel itself. Finally, there is a small dent on the end of the scope as pictured.

This transit is complete with its rare 3 point tripod. (last pic) Please look at all the pics to see the condition and features. This rare & desirable surveying instrument will be a highlight of the well rounded surveying instrument collection and will display very nicely in any number of settings.

ARG-KE-5074

Good + . . . . . . $1095.00

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W. & L. E. Gurley Transits

W. & L. E. Gurley #30 Light Mountain Transit Equipped w/ Burt Solar Attachment & Side Mount Auxiliary Mining Scope

W. & L. E. Gurley #30 Light Mountain Transit Equipped w/ Burt Solar Attachment & Auxiliary Side Mount Mining Scope This Gurley Light Mountain Transit is set up to be used as both a Solar and Mining transit. It is in nice used condition with the instrument and solar showing more wear than the aux. mining scope which looks to have seen little use at all.

There is no serial # dating it from prior to 1908. It is dated 1889 under the plate. It also has the makers initials and other info there. (see pics). The original purchaser ordered bells and whistles for this transit that are rarely seen on one transit and make it a very rare and unusual instrument. In addition to the Burt Solar Attachment & #161 Auxiliary Mining Scope this transit is also equipped with a 4" half circle vernier scale. The compass needle is 4" and operates properly. The silvered face of the compass is nice. All level vials are full. The opaque sun shields is present.

The auxiliary mining scope attaches using the large knurled thumbscrew on one side. On the opposite side the scope axle is threaded to accept a solid brass counterweight. The Burt solar attachment is marked Gurley. The optics are good and the crosshairs in the main scope are 3 horizontal and one vertical. The crosshairs in the mining scope are a simple cross. The extendable leg tripod looks good with a repair to one clamp.

This unusual form Gurley transit is a rare variation. This unusual instrument will display very nicely and be the highlight of any instrument collection related to surveying, mining or engineering. An unusual and super piece in nice overall condition. Recommended!!

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KB-G-SOLAR-MINE

Good + . . . . . $3495.00

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W. & L. E. Gurley Pre 1880 Engineer's Surveying Transit This early & large Gurley Surveying Transit is in very nice overall condition. It has a repair and service tag inside that indicates it was cleaned & calibrated in 1983. There is no serial # dating it from prior to 1908. The standards are straight leg A style further dating it prior to 1880. The scope is 11". The optics are good & crosshairs are present. All motions are free and smooth. Bubbles are all good. The compass functions as it should. There is a brass ring adapter to change the tripod mount down to 3 1/3 x 8 TPI so it can be used on later more standard tripods. The mahogany box is very nice. A nice instrument for the collection or casual use.

AMN-GURLEY-BOX2

Fine . . . . . $995.00

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Young / Buff & Buff / Berger / Dietzgen & Others
Architect, Engineer, & Surveying Transits

G. W. Wilson Concord New Hampshire c. 1877 Transit Transit

G. W. Wilson Concord New Hampshire c. 1877 Transit This unusual Engineer size Surveying transit is in very nice condition. Smarts book has a short Bio on G. W. Wilson, an early New England maker, but scant other info comes up with Google searches. He is not in the Smithsonian 's list of makers, nor listed in the Compass Makers Directory.

Note the very unusual pillar style round standards. They have a great look and are a near unique feature for transits. All the bubbles are good. Compass points north and the compass face is nicely engraved. Nice even patina. Also included is the correct and proper taper leg tripod (not pictured). You must view the pics to see how nice and different this instrument is from the typical instruments from this era. The compass is clearly marked with the maker name and location as well as the 1877 date. A nice piece that will fi into many different collections.

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TM-WILSON-T

Good + . . . . . . . $1995.00

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Bausch & Lomb Solar Transit Solar transits are a an unusual form of surveying transit. They were introduced or developed because of issues using compasses that could be thrown off by mineral deposits where they were being used. The basic idea is to allow the user to find his location using the horizon and sun, much as mariners use a sextant to find their location out on the open seas with no other reference points.

Bausch & Lomb are most famous for their line of binoculars and other optics but ventured in to the surveying instrument field after George N. Saegmuller joined the company in 1905. This solar transit has the logo the company adopted after 1907 and dates from right around there. They stopped making things for the general public during WWI so they were not in the surveying instrument business for long. There is a nice history on the company at the SurveyHistory.org site.

The transit is in overall very nice condition. All level bubbles are good, and motions are smooth. The transit optics are good. A nice instrument by a maker seldom seen on the market.

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TIDD-BL-SOLAR

Fine . . . . . . $750.00 SOLD!!

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Breithaupt / Kassel Mining Suspension Theodolite in Box This unusual instrument is NOS never been used. It appears it was sold through K & E and dates from the 70's. There is a translated set of instructions for use and a K & E bulletin announcing their carrying the product is included. Basically it is a theodolite designed to be hung upside down from preset points installed in mines or tunnels.

I found another in a collection with a good description http://www.sage.unsw.edu.au/currentstudents/ug/projects/f_pall/html/t11.html. I did not do a good job of showing the knuckle joint like attachment on the bottom that one would use to mount it from the ceiling of the mine or tunnel. Different, Unusual, and Very Nice!!

SR-DOWN-MINE

Fine . . . . . . $795.00

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William Young / Maker Philadelphia Transit A very early and nice example of William Young's work. Young is credited with producing the first surveying instruments known as transits in the 1830s. The serial # of this transit is 3859. The Smithsonian has a very similar instrument in their collection with a serial # in the three thousands that they date as being from the 1850s.

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AH-YOUNG-T

Good + . . . . . $695.00

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Solar & Mining Attachments
for Architects, Engineers, & Surveyor's Transits & Related Surveying Instruments

Buff & Berger Pearson Patent Solar Attachment

Buff & Berger's Pearson Patent Solar Attachment The Buff & Berger partnership first appeared in the 1870's and was dissolved in 1898 when both principals opened firms under their own names with the addition of other family members. Hence the later instrument maker names Berger & Sons, and Buff & Buff. That would date this rare Buff & Berger solar attachment as pre 1898.

Pearson was first granted the patent for this telescopic solar attachment in 1875, and Buff & Berger offered an improved version after 1878. Also note the handwritten instructions that are glued into the top of the box. Faded but legible.

Solar attachments were developed for use in the field to facilitate finding ones location using the sun and horizon much as seafarers would do with sextants or octants. Their use was made necessary when there was a danger of ore deposits affecting the accuracy of a magnetic compass. Each surveying instrument maker developed or adapted one or more different designs for use on their instruments. Other patented versions of solar attachments were named after the inventor such as Burt, Smith, Saegmuller, and others.

A nice example of a rare piece that will make an otherwise standard looking transit into a rare and desirable solar instrument that will display well.

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NET-BB-SA

Good + . . . . . . $1750.00

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Surveying / Surveyor
Compasses / Solar Compasses / Levels / Telescopes

Antique W. & L. E. Gurley Aluminum Solar Compass

W. & L. E. Gurley Aluminum Solar Compass Gurley Aluminum Solar Compasses are amongst the rarest of the rare in antique surveying instruments. Gurley made an aluminum version of their solar compass for just a few years in the 1890s and only a handful are known to exist or thought to have been produced. Gurleys' use of Aluminum during this time period was very unusual. Aluminum was a relatively new material whose characteristics had not been fully developed, nor understood, or had been perfected. The finished compass, while much lighter than one made of brass, is also much more fragile. Aluminum from this period was very brittle and prone to crack.

One Aluminum Solar Compass came to market at Skinners Auction 15 or so years ago and brought over 17K. I was told it later sold for 60K. There is another example currently on eBay as of Sept 2020 priced at 24K. The author of that ad, a well known authority on antique surveying instruments states that his is one of only a few others known. That would make this the 3rd or fourth known example. I had another collector tell me of a couple others he was aware of.

I went inside this one looking for a date or maker info. I saw no date info. The number 14 was stamped under the plate. The Burt Solar Attachment is also stamped # 14. It could be a serial # or have another explanation. There were some other marks and scratches inside, but they appeared to be reference marks related to assembly.

Inside the original fitted box, in the top compartment, is a dead mint 1920 Gurley Catalog and some other Gurley marked material from the same era. The catalog is still in the original mailing envelope. There are also some newspaper scraps used for packing that are dated 1920. I believe the compass itself dates from the 1890s, some 20 - 30 years earlier, and that the instrument with the 1920 catalog went into storage around 1920.

W. & L. E. Gurley Aluminum Solar Compass Rare Antique

The overall condition of this example is every nice. Both level vials are good although one is blue and one a later clear replacement. All motions and adjustments turn freely. There are two bases. One is a brass leveling head, and one a more typical brass knuckle joint for mounting the compass to a tripod. The striding level is present as is the adjustment bar. The striding level is full, but appears to have a hairline crack in it. There are also two small sight vane attachments with a fitted spot in the box. The tops of the sight vanes are different designs, one rounded and one w/ a peak. The cutouts, patina, and finish match on both and I believe they are "right". One thing to note is that the holes through the aluminum plate under both sight vanes have been slightly enlarged for some reason. This Gurley Aluminum Solar Compass is an amazing instrument that will fit into many different collections. A rare opportunity.

RS-GUR-ASCOMP-3

Good + . . . . . . $17,500.00

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K & E / Keuffel & Esser Survey Compass Here is an interesting and unusually small and lightweight surveyors compass at just about 12 inches long. The box has a brass label with a serial # 28958 that matches the # under the glass. That would date this compass from shortly after the turn of the century. It is in fine overall condition.

The compass face is 4" Dia. The plate or arms are cast brass with an turned edge that gives it depth, and added strength as the arms are so thin. The sight vanes fit well and are 4 1/2" tall. The compass needle measures just under 4" swings to north and the lock operates. The level vials are located under the glass and are full. It comes with a nice knuckle joint staff adapter. The box is nice. A nice looking early 20th century surveying instrument that will display nicely.

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KP-KE-COMP

Good + . . . . . . . $675.00

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W. & L. E. Gurley Survey Compass The box has a label for an outfit called Williams & Brown of Philadelphia. The compass bears only the Gurley name. I could find few references to them in references or online. They must have been an early and small Pennsylvania instrument distributer that were not around for long.

The compass measures approx. 15 inches long. The compass needle swings to north and the lock operates. The level vials are full. The tally keeper is good. The sight vanes fit well. It comes with a nice knuckle joint staff adapter. The box is nice and the Williams & Brown label there is protected with a piece of plastic. A nice looking early 19th century surveying instrument that will look nice on display.

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MTIDD-GUR-COMP-3

Good + . . . . . . $550.00

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Levels
Wye - Dumpy - Farm - Drainage etc.

C. F. Richardson Survey Level Scope w/ Extra Level, Tripod & Box An unusual piece by a relatively obscure level and tool maker that was ultimately bought out by Goodell Pratt and Starrett. It is in very nice condition and dates from the late 1800s.

The box is original and OK. There are two of the special design 10" levels w/ cast in mounting points, and one 12" nickel plated scope that attaches to the top. The levels and scope are in fine condition. It will make for a nice display piece in a number of settings or would be perfect for re-enactments or things of that sort!! Graphic & Nice!!

TX-R-LVL-BOX

Good + . . . . . . $395.00 SOLD!!

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Keuffel & Esser / K & E Wye Level in Box

Keuffel & Esser / K & E 12" Wye Level in Box A nice looking smaller wye level by Keuffel & Esser one of the premier surveying instruments makers in America. The serial # of 1403 would date this from pre 1900. It is in very nice un-cleaned condition and has developed a nice even patina. Crosshairs present, optics good. The scope is approx. 11" long. It will make for a nice display in a number of settings or would be perfect for re-enactments or things of that sort!! Nice!!

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SR-KE12-W

Fine . . . . . . $195.00

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Alidades

Gurley Expedition Size Alidade in Leather Covered Box The serial # of 272026 would date this from 1927. It is in good condition. Crosshairs present, optics good. Good bubble. Compass works. All motions are free and smooth. The scope is approx. 10" long. The box is solid and shows age and wear. Nice!!

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SR-G-ALI-27

Good + . . . . . . $175.00

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Gurley High Post Alidade in Box The serial # of 522385 would date this from 1952. It is in good condition. Crosshairs present, optics good. Good bubble. Compass works. All motions are free. The scope is approx. 10" long. The box is good. The striding level is present and OK, noting the release button is missing. Nice!!

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SR-G-ALI-52

Good + . . . . . . $175.00

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Tripods / Plumb Bobs / Catalogs & More
for Architects / Engineers & Surveyors

English Military Tripod This small light fixed leg tripod is marked near the top. An interesting design the way the inside of the legs are bevel cut so that when folded up it is circular. Like new w/ minor scuffs.

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JF-ENG-TPD

Fine . . . . . $95.00

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Johnson Head Split Fixed Leg Plane Table Tripod Well used condition. Repairs, taped legs etc. Hard to find large size Johnson swivel head for large plane tables.

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SR-TPOD-4

Good - . . . . . $75.00

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Lietz Quick Release Surveying Instrument Tripod Excellent little used condition. Lietz offered this style in addition to threaded styles. You would pull on a pin and one leg would move allowing the user to lower the instrument into place. You do not find these very often, even here in CA.

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SR-TPOD-29-L

Good . . . . . $195.00

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Wooden Surveyors Compass / Instrument Staff

2 Lietz Surveyors Wooden Jacob Staffs for Compass / Surveying Instruments The wooden Jacob Staff on the left or top is a NOS marked Lietz that was probably made by K & E. It still has nearly all of its original finish and has just minor scuffs from storage. It is a tapered 6 or 8 sided pole with a tapered tip waiting to be sized to fit your compass or other surveying instrument. I have two of them. Very nice!!

On the right is a round pole marked Dietzgen with a decorative tapered top mount that has never been sized and is waiting for that instrument you have to be fitted to it. Either of these would be the perfect piece for historical reenactments or similar uses. Both of these wooden surveying Jacob staffs are in excellent / NOS condition and ready for use or display.

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CC-3HX8-TP-1 CC-3HX8-TP-2

Top . . . . . . Fine . . . . . $125.00

Bot . . . . . Fine + . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!

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"Sub Grade Rod #218" by L. A. Batham Oakland Cal. I have never seen or heard of this "Sub Grade Rod" before, and neither has Google. This unusual measurement device is NOS in its case. Google does recognize the maker, and he was Oakland's official draftsman back in the 1920s. He also lived in Chico and applied for the chief engineer job there about the same time. That is all the info I could find. No mention of a patent or reference to this type of device would come up.

I am guessing that Mr. L. A. Batham was sent out to a lot of job sites to measure footings and got tired of bending down to read the tape to see if they were the proper depth. Below the name stamp is a window with a ruler that one would read the depth of the footing or trench - below grade while holding it in the trench and reading the scale while standing erect. The total travel range of the two sliding sticks is less than 2 feet. That is about what code here calls for with footings and stem walls. That is my guess anyway.

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SR-SG-ROD

Fine . . . . . $275.00

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H S B "Our Very Best" Plumb Bob in Case H S B stands for Hibbard, Spencer, & Bartlett CO. Chicago Illinois 1883-1983 The nickel on the bob is very nice. The top screw needs to be cleaned. Bold marking on the side. Different & Nice!!

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CYN-OVB-PB

Good + . . . . . . $25.00

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Holtzapffel & Co. 64 Charing Cross London Ivory Rule / Protractor for Architects / Navigation

Holtzapffel & Co. 64 Charing Cross London 6" Ivory Rule / Protractor for Architects / Navigation This Ivory Rule is marked with the famous English engine, lathe, and tool manufacturer' name Holtzapffel & Co. It is configured similar to a Architects Rule with numerous scales and a protractor on the perimeter. Rules like this are usually found in boxed drafting sets, or traveling Shagreen cases associated with navigation or architects. The overall condition is very nice.

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AMN-HOLTZ-SECTOR

Fine . . . . . .$125.00

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Treasure Hunters Dowsing Rod w/ Power Tube Every serious gold seeker or treasure hunter needed one of these back in the day. It is not just a dowsing rod for water as is normally thought of, this version is a near magical POWER model if you believe the hype.

It is similar in concept to a Gold or Treasure seekers Spanish dip Compass that also have a power tube filled with magic nuggets to help in the search for treasures. There is one of those Spanish dip Compasses pictured and described in my past sales archives on www.AntiqBuyer.com. The address for that page is https://www.antiqbuyer.com/all_archives/misc-archives/miningarchive.htm

This version looks more like a water dowser in design with its twin handles. The power tube is filled with a special gold looking material that enhances its abilities. The original handles are included but have suffered over the years and are now very fragile and have a tape repair. A past owner / user made a replacement pair of handles that look good and work just as well.

I heard one could take a course in using this sort of thing at Trump University but they are now closed, or at PT Barnum's continuing education site if you can find it. Just send me the money. On a more serious note though there are current day versions of these offered today for the incredible price of over 2K and a 3K model that has the added feature of a small wire antenna to further enhance power tubes ability. Oh Lordy!! Here is the address to view that https://www.simmonsscientificproducts.com/pmr_ii.html Other versions are offered on eBay for somewhat less for the bargain treasure hunters out there. P. T. Barnum and Don the Con would be proud.

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C-DOWSER

Good . . . . . $225.00

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Jacob's Rod - A Dowsers Guide A reprint of the original French instruction book from the 1600's on how to use the above Dowser and get rich quick.

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DKDC-BK

Good + . . . . . $50.00 or free with purchase of the above Dowsing Rod.

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Kern Model DKM3-A Theodolite Astronomical Universal Operation & Calibration Manual 47 pages of needed info if you have Kern Model DKM3-A and do not have the instruction manual. Looks like it was printed in 1971. Kern was / is a top of the line Swiss Instrument maker. Fine condition. Nice!!

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LCM-Z-BINOC

Good + . . . . . $150.00

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A. Lietz San Francisco 1893 Catalog Nice!!

LCM-LIETZ-1893

Good + . . . . . $275.00

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A. Lietz San Francisco 1899 Catalog Nice!!

LCM-LIETZ-1893

Good + . . . . . $395.00

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1908 C. L. Berger & Sons Catalog Nice!!

LCM-1908-BERG

Good + . . . . . $195.00

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1918 Berger & Sons "Standard Instruments of Precision" Nice!!

LCM-1918-BERGER

Good + . . . . . $75.00

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1898 C. L. Berger & Sons "Successor to Buff & Berger" The Buff & Berger partnership broke up in 1898 and so this is the 1st edition Berger Catalog. It is a rebranded Buff & Berger Catalog and carries all the products the partnership offered including the ultra rare Double Standard Mining transit offered as the centerfold. NOT A REPRINT!! Rare and Nice!!

LCM-1918-BERGER

Good + . . . . . $295.00

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3 Dietzgen Catalogs 1926 -1935 - 1955 As a lot. A 3fer Nice!!

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LCM-3DIETZ

Good + . . . . . $75.00 Lot

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12 A Lufkin Machinist Tool Catalog Nice!!

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LCM-LUF-12A

Good + . . . . . $15.00

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12 B Lufkin Machinist Tool Catalog Nice!!

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LCM-LUF-12B

Good + . . . . . $15.00

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Antique & Vintage Surveying / Surveyor Instruments & Tools

Keuffel & Esser / K & E Transits

W. & L. E. Gurley Transits

Young / Buff & Buff / Berger / Dietzgen & Others Architect, Engineer, & Surveying Transits

Solar & Mining Attachments for Architects, Engineers, & Surveyor's Transits & Related Surveying Instruments

Surveying / SurveyorCompasses / Solar Compasses / Levels / Telescopes

Levels Wye - Dumpy - Farm - Drainage etc.

Alidades

Tripods / Plumb Bobs / Catalogs & More for Architects / Engineers & Surveyors

Antique & Vintage
Surveying / Surveyor Instruments & Tools

Young / Buff & Buff / Berger / Dietzgen & Others
Architect, Engineer, & Surveying Transits

Solar & Mining Attachments
for Architects, Engineers, & Surveyor's Transits & Related Surveying Instruments

Surveying / Surveyor
Compasses / Solar Compasses / Levels / Telescopes

Levels
Wye - Dumpy - Farm - Drainage etc.

Tripods / Plumb Bobs / Catalogs & More
for Architects / Engineers & Surveyors