Praxinoscope Praxinoscope Complete with booklet explaining its

Complete with booklet explaining its use and historical contest

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It is certain to be a prized possession

like those used by ancient sailors to place the brightest circumpolar stars and aid their nightly observations

Praxinoscope Praxinoscope Complete with booklet explaining itsInvented in 1877 by Frenchman Emile Reynaud to overcome the deficiencies of the Zoetrope, this beautiful optical device entertains and delights. Complete with 20 animated strips, this is an example of one of the first motion picture instruments. Crafted with a brass base, this piece will adorn and educate, delight and entertain. If you have a graphic artist, a photographer, or movie buff in your life this piece is an ideal and unique gift. It is