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| "Stanhopes Magazine" is an entertaining and useful magazine for all those who find microphotography a fascinating and absorbing subject. It is a full colour magazine presenting interesting illustrated articles about antique and modern microphotographic collectables. |
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"Stanhopes: A Closer View"
a book by Jean Scott |
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| "Stanhopes: A Closer View" is an authoritative and comprehensive
handbook about microphotographic novelties,
illustrated by colour photographs of delightful
collectables and astonishing enlargements of
historical microphotographs. |
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Stanhopes, or ‘peeps’, are miniature microphotographic lenses incorporated in many novelty collectables produced
from the mid-19th century onwards.
Click here to discover more about Stanhope collectables. |
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Stanhopes were manufactured in France from 1859-1972. A Parisian photographer combined two British
inventions to form a single tiny unit, and inserted them in large numbers of cheap souvenirs.
Click here to find out more about the history of the Stanhope industry in France. |
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The microphotographic images on Stanhope lenses were produced for a range of subjects and important occasions. They were
pictorial souvenirs long before the invention of postcards.
Click here to view historical Stanhope microphotographs. |
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This book is a comprehensive reference guide for established collectors of Stanhopes and a fascinating
introduction for new enthusiasts. It was chosen "Book of the Year 2003" by the American Photographic Historical Society.
Click here for further information and how to order "Stanhopes: A Closer View". |
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A twice yearly magazine produced by Jean and Ken Scott, for all those interested in Stanhopes and other aspects of popular microphotography.
Click here for further information and how to order "Stanhopes Magazine". |
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Stanhope Collectors International© is a members’ club. It holds regular meetings with interesting talks, discussions and sales tables. It publishes twice yearly newsletters.
Click here for further information and how to join Stanhope Collectors International©. |
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| © Copyright - 2007 - Jean Scott |
