Sale: 348 / Rare Books, Nov. 17./18. 2008 in Hamburg Lot 546

Reisefotografie - Fotoalbum Ostasien. 1897/98


546
Reisefotografie
Fotoalbum Ostasien. 1897/98
Estimate:
€ 400 / $ 428
Sold:
€ 756 / $ 808

(incl. surcharge)
Reisefotografie. - Tannenberg, F., Zur Erinnerung an meine Reisen a. B. S. M. S. Kaiser 1897-9[8] in Ostasien. Album with 148 (104 coloured) mounted orig. photographs. 1897-98. Contemp. wrappers (defective) in later cloth cover. Large 4to. 30 ll.
Interesting travel photo album of the German naval officer Tannenberg. The journey on board of the S. M. S. Kaiser in 1897-98 led to India, Sri Lanka, the Philipines, China and Japan. The photographs, some in a large format of 12 : 27, 5 cm, some around 9 : 14 cm, show buildings, towns, landscapes, mainly with locals, especially local women in their traditional costumes, engaged in activities such as making music, playing board games, cooking and painting. Each photograph with ms inscriptions. - Remarkable and well-documented collection of photographs. - The larger pictures partly with slight marginal defects. Binding defective.
Interesting collection of photographies from a journey to East Asia, compiled by a German navy officer 1897-98. 148 orig. photographs (104 col.), depticting buildings, views and the local people, especially the women with their traditional costumes and habits. Contemp. cardboard (damaged). - Larger photos partly with slight marginal damages.




546
Reisefotografie
Fotoalbum Ostasien. 1897/98
Estimate:
€ 400 / $ 428
Sold:
€ 756 / $ 808

(incl. surcharge)