Two reasons (Lynda Bailey's and Ralph Solomon's messages) why I purposely
did not mention one specific commercial dealer by name, but gave only a clue
as to who it might be! I would, however, have supplied details offlist.
Francis Herbert
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: RALPH SALOMON [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 18 July 2001 16:48
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Where can we buy an Astrolabe?
>
> I have been to Arthur Middleton's shop in Covent Garden. He indeed has
> wonderful items, including astrolabes. Be forewarned, however, that he
> does
> not welcome browsers and unless he perceives you to be a serious
> prospective
> customer, you may very well receive, shall I say, a chilly reception.
>
> Ralph Salomon
>
>
>
> On 7/18/01 10:48 AM, "Lynda Bailey" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Hi
> >
> > There is a specialist in Covent Garden dealing in all such things. I
> have
> > never actually been in the shop, but have often browsed the winddow as I
> > pass. The details are
> >
> > Arthur Middleton Ltd
> > tel: 020 7836 7042
> > fax: 020 7497 2486
> > www.antique-globes.com
> >
> >
> > Lynda Bailey
> > Maps & Geographical Information Service
> > Library and Information Services
> > X 270 3024 fax 270 3270/3015
> > [log in to unmask]
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: David Sherren [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 3:24 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Where can we buy an Astrolabe?
> >
> > I wonder whether any lis-mappers can help with this one. We are
> > hoping to
> > obtain an antique astrolabe as a gift for a retiring member of
> > staff.
> >
> > Does anyone know of a dealer (preferably in southern England) from
> > whom we
> > might be able to purchase such an instrument?
> >
> > David Sherren
> >
> > PS I hope you all remembered to tune in to BBC1 yesterday evening
> > and
> > watch/record BCS President David Forrest, "one of the finest map
> > readers in
> > the world", use his skill to compete against a satellite
> navigation
> > system.
> >
> >
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