Essentials of modern lens theory and practice
 Catalogue Number: 1825 Essentials of modern lens theory and practice Category: Book Sub-Category: Book of historical note Author: CALKINS, Tracy H Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1941 Edition: 1st Edition Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Publisher/Manufacturer: Continental Optical Company Description Of Item: Soft green colour 'vinyl' covers, 94 pages, 41 figures and 25 charts in text. Historical Significance: This book is a product promotion booklet, The second edition published in 1950 is Cat No 1824. It is divided in two parts, one on single vision lenses and one on bifocals. It is oriented to optical workshop practice and surfacing. [NOTE ABOUT CONTINENTAL OPTICAL CORPORATION 17 Jun 2002. Ocean Optics, a Florida-based manufacturer of miniature fibre-optic spectrometers, has bought Continental Optical Corporation of Hauppage, NY, which makes precision optical components and coatings for military and commercial markets. Continental Optical will retain its name and operate as a 'precision optics' division within Ocean Optics. How Acquired: Donated by Family of N Jack Neilson, who worked with Australian Optical Company Ltd in Melbourne in the mid 20thC Date Acquired: March 2011 Condition: Very good Location: Archive room. East wall. Books of historical note |