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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage advertisement for the "Husun Bubble Sextant Mark XII, " which appears to be targeted at aviators and maritime navigators. The ad features two black-and-white images of men using sextants, one in the upper left corner and another in the center left side. These individuals are likely meant to represent professionals such as pilots or ship officers who would use such an instrument for navigation. The main text proclaims "The Latest Thing in SEXTANTS" emphasizing that this product represents a new development or improvement over previous models. Below this headline, there's a testimonial from "The First Officer of the Empire Flying Boats R. M. A. S. " 'Cambria' and 'Centaurus, ' endorsing the Husun Bubble Sextant Mark XII. On the right side of the page, there's an image of the actual sextant being advertised. It looks robust and complex, with various dials, knobs, and sighting mechanisms—a typical appearance for precision navigation instruments from earlier eras. At the bottom right corner is additional promotional text stating that this sextant model "Answers the call for a Sextant which automatically registers the average of a number of sights taken, " suggesting it has some form of mechanical averaging capability—an advanced feature at that time. Finally, below all other content is information about where to obtain this device: “Sole Distributors: SMITH'S AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, ” indicating Smith's was responsible for distribution. Overall, this advertisement aims to convey innovation and reliability through endorsements by professional users along with highlighting special features like automatic averaging that set it apart from existing products on market during its time period.
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