You have seen such zoom binoculars advertised nationally for $150... 

 6xtO 18x 



JomiraZooms 



from US Only $99* (why pay more?) 



*But read this ad for an even better deal 



JomiraZooms are the absolutely ultimate in binoculars. 

 They fit in your hand and weigh less than 7 ozs. 

 But they pack an enormous wallop in their small body. 

 Porro roof-prism construction and ruby-coated lenses 

 guarantee pinpoint sharpness at any distance. The 1 8mm 

 objective lenses provide great light-gathering capacity 

 making JomiraZooms utterly reliable even in the dim 

 light of dawn or dusk. The zoom lever lets you smoothly 

 change the magnification from 6x to 1 8x or anything in 

 between. There can be nothing more useful for sports, 

 nature watching, navigation, and so many other pursuits. 



We are the exclusive importers of JomiraZooms and 

 are therefore able to bring them to you at the unprecedented 

 price of just $99. Similar zoom binoculars are nationally 

 advertised at S 1 50. But here is the "even much better 

 deal." Buy two for just $198 and we'll send you a 

 third one. with our compliments - absolutely FREE! 

 That brings the cost to just $66 each! Incredible, isn't it? 

 Treat yourself to something extraordinary that will give 

 you a lifetime of use and pleasure. Order your 

 JomiraZooms today! 



• .litiniru/.inim\ Incus smoothly from lit to IM.x or anything in 



between, letting you see unexpected details. Porro prism 

 construction and ruby-coaled lenses are the best in optical 

 construction. The ISmm objective lenses provide high light- 

 gathering capacity. JomiraZooms come with a bell-looped 

 cany case and strap. 



How to order 



You may order by toll-free phone, by mail, or 

 by fax and pay by check or AMEX /Visa/ 

 MasterCard. Please give order code shown. Add 

 $6.95 for one, $12.95 for three ship./ins. and 

 sales tax for CA delivery. You have 30-day 

 refund and one-year warranty. We do not refund 

 postage. For customer service or wholesale 

 information, please call (415) 356-7801 . Please 

 give order code Y920. 



jomira 



division of jomira/advance 



470 Third Street, #211. San Francisco, CA 94 1 07 



Order by toll-free phone: 1-800/600-2777, or (fastest!) by fax: 1-415/356-7804. 

 Visit our website at www.jomira.com 



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