I was pleased when I checked later and found the PanSTARRS-1 image clearly shows a small galaxy (identified as 2MASX J01595678-1104533 in NED) at the position I noted. Although this galaxy appears to be superimposed, I don’t know whether the companion is actually at the same distance (no published redshift) or possibly in front of IC 1767.

Lewis Swift discovered IC 1767 = Sw. XI-32 on 18 Dec 1895 and reported "eeF; pS; bet[ween] the 2 southern of 4 st in trapezium." His position is ~2.5' too far south, but the identification is certain. MCG -02-06-012 failed to recognize the IC identity. The discovery year is given as 1895 in his first discovery list at Lowe, but as 1896 in large 11th list. As other nebulae share the 1895 date, it is more likely correct.

600/800mm - 24" (12/28/16): at 375x; fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE, ~1.2'x.0.5', large brighter core, no nucleus. The halo brightens slightly at the WSW edge - perhaps a knot in the galaxy?

Notes by Steve Gottlieb