NASA. Astronomy. VERY RARE TOTAL SUN ECLIPSE observed from London. July 10, 1927…

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NASA. Astronomy. VERY RARE TOTAL SUN ECLIPSE observed from London. July 10, 1927. Vintage silver print. Caption on verso. Press stamps on photograph and date: "JUL 10 1927".17.8 x 12.7CM with margins.

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NASA. Astronomy. VERY RARE TOTAL SUN ECLIPSE observed from London. July 10, 1927. Vintage silver print. Caption on verso. Press stamps on photograph and date: "JUL 10 1927".17.8 x 12.7CM with margins.

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