Hi, I am interested in purchasing any John Browning telescopes (complete or partial), in any condition. Even if you don't want to sell it, I would love to photograph it, document it and add it to my catalogue at: http://www.antiquescopes.com/Telescopes.aspx
Actually, just to expand the posting below, I am also interested in purchasing a book by John Browning titled "A Plea for Reflectors", there were may editions during the latter part of the 19th century.
I'm also after any other books that deal specifically with telescope manufacturers during 1860-1890, hopefully such a book would include references to John Browning who was a prolific manufacturer in that era.
Hello again, just expanding on the posts below a little further, I would love to purchase (or borrow to scan images contained therein), any books on telescope manufacture or books dealing with astronomy in a broader sense that may touch on the construction of the telescope and possibly refer to the people or companies that manufactured them.
Basically I am researching 19th century telescope manufacturers, however books written later and or revised later that carry appropriate references are also of interest.
If you have your own private library I respect that you might not want to sell a single book however you may consider either scanning the images of the telescope manufacturers and sending them to me via e-mail or arrange for me to collect them or receive them under stringent security protocols so that I can scan them.
In the second instance, I would fully accredit you for assisting in the research which all goes towards my 19th century catalogue, and is a not for profit, non commercial, educational website only, please take a look at the telescope listing at:
Thank you for reading this far and if anyone would like to discuss any aspects of my research further, please PM me for a quick reply. Most respectfully yours.
