Fine Books and Manuscripts
Lot 261
A FINE THREE-VOLUME COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALGERIA Containing hundreds of albumen
A FINE THREE-VOLUME COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALGERIA Containing hundreds of albumen photographs and photogravures, full-page and smaller, many with captions, mounted on thick card leaves all finely bound in three uniform oblong-quarto volumes of 19th century quarter red morocco leather with marbled boards and gilt lettering to spines in French. The subject matter is wide and varied - in addition to views, buildings etc., there is a strong representation of ethnic people, including various aspects of Arab life in the desert and in the streets of Algiers. A very fine and handsome set (3)
Estimate: £500 - 700
Sold for £700