This listing is for a large vintage collection of over 600 original 35mm color slides, primarily featuring cacti, succulents, desert plants, flowers, insects, and botanical subjects.
Many slides are individually hand-labeled with scientific names, locations, dates, and collection notes, suggesting they were assembled by a serious cactus enthusiast, researcher, or botanical collector during the late 1960s through the 1970s.
Included:
* Over 600 original 35mm slides
* Original metal storage case
* Slide carousel tray
* Carousel locking brackets/accessories
* Index cards and labeled dividers
* Everything shown in the photos
Subjects Include:
* Cactus species
* Succulents
* Desert landscapes
* Botanical close-ups
* Flowers and blooms
* Insects on cactus plants
* Field photography
* Scientific identification labels
Many slides are identified with botanical names such as Mammillaria, Myrtillocactus, Opuntia, Echinocereus, Melocactus, Parodia, Harrisia, and many others.
This is an excellent collection for:
* Cactus collectors
* Botanical researchers
* Universities
* Museums
* Nature enthusiasts
* Slide collectors
* Vintage photography collectors
Condition
Overall good vintage condition.
Slides have not been individually inspected or tested. Some may show normal age-related wear, dust, writing on the mounts, or minor imperfections consistent with vintage photographic slides.
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
The exact slide count is approximate (600+).
Sold as one complete collection.
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