Feb 07, 2008 - Sale 2135

Sale 2135 - Lot 36

Unsold
Estimate: $ 3,500 - $ 4,500
(FAR EAST)
Album containing 50 scenes of China, Singapore, and Japan, comprising 10 of China, 4 of Singapore, and 36 of Japan. Albumen prints, 8 3/4x11 inches (22.2x27.9 cm.), most with captions, in English, in the negative or on mount recto. Oblong folio, cloth; bolted. 1890s

Additional Details

The vibrant pictures of China feature views of Canton, comprising Sheung Mun Tai Street and several boating scenes. The Japanese images include multiple studies of geishas and colorful scenes of its social landscape.


JPGs are available upon request.