William J. Young Surveyor's Transit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, no. 4017, 11-in. scope with spirit level below mounted to A-frame supports with arc reading 60-0-60, 5-in. dia. engraved silvered compass with internal vernier and spirit level on outer edge, fitted in its original mahogany box with label on underside of lid, ht. 9 in. Note: There is a handwritten tag that reads: "#2277C/Wm. J. Young Transit #4017 signed inside by Fr. Quednow/$1500." Provenance: Robert Miller Collection. Estimate $300-500 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.