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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
12-Feb-2008
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Description:
Carte De Visite: 1861-1888 an extraordinary collection including an image from the Queen's photographer, Caldesi Blanford & Co, (1860-62) of Japanese Samurai Dr.Kawasaki, believed to be a member of the First Japanese Embassy to Europe, (1862) (Note: A similar photograph in the Smithsonian Institution). A photographic and historical rarity. Also, images of Charles Darwin, Dr. Stanley, Queen, Victoria, Edward VII and other British celebrities. An important offering, (127)
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Category:
Printed & Written Material: Photographs