Vintage Tru-Vue 3-Dimension Filmstrips - Complete Canadian Rockies Set - Lot of 8
Up for sale is an incredible, highly collectible instant lot of 8 vintage Tru-Vue 3D filmstrips produced during the late 1940s and 1950s. This premium lot features two completely unbroken, 4-part sequential runs chronicling the spectacular alpine scenery, glacier lakes, and rugged peaks of Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada.
These rectangular 3D film cards/strips are designed for use with a vintage Tru-Vue handheld stereoscope viewer. Each strip comes housed in its original red-and-white or silver-and-red numbered protective paper box sleeve, showcasing iconic mid-century typography.
What is Included in This 8-Piece Canadian Travel Lot:
  • Complete Banff National Park 4-Film Set:
    1. Subject 1602 (Banff -1-): Crisp 3D views of the historic Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, and the sprawling Bow River Valley.
    2. Subject 1603 (Banff -2-): Captures the breathtaking turquoise depths of Lake Louise and the surrounding Victoria Glacier.
    3. Subject 1604 (Banff -3-): Stunning high-altitude trail vistas, Moraine Lake, and the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
    4. Subject 1605 (Banff -4-): Focuses on local alpine wildlife, hot springs, and iconic mountain highway overlooks.
  • Complete Jasper National Park 4-Film Set:
    5. Subject 1608 (Jasper -1-): Breathtaking depth showcasing Jasper townsite vistas and Lac Beauvert.
    6. Subject 1609 (Jasper -2-): Detailed 3D stereoviews of Mt. Edith Cavell, Angel Glacier, and Maligne Canyon.
    7. Subject 1610 (Jasper -3-): Showcases the massive, icy landscape along the legendary Columbia Icefield.
    8. Subject 1611 (Jasper -4-): Sweeping mountain horizons, Athabasca Falls, and deep wilderness viewpoints.
Condition Details:
  • Film Strips: The film transparency channels are physically intact, clean, and run smoothly through standard viewers. The 3D film frames are securely set. (Note: Film from this vintage era can occasionally exhibit mild age-related color tinting or "magenta shift" typical of vintage safety film, which collectors expect).
  • Paper Box Sleeves: All 8 storage sleeves are present, structurally crisp, and fully legible. They show light vintage shelf wear, minor edge softening, and typical age-related paper discoloration consistent with pieces that are 70+ years old. The Jasper Part 1 sleeve features a light hand-written pencil correction cross-out on top, which is common for family-kept collections of this era. There are no major rips or heavy structural crushing.
  • Storage: Kept in a clean, dry, smoke-free home environment.