Stoddard, John L. Portfolio de Photographies. Des Villes, Paysages et Peintures Celebres Rassemblees sous la Direction du Distingue Conferencier at Voyageur John L. Stoddard. Chicago, The Werner Co. Not dated [1890 – 1900]. 27 x 34 cm. 260 unnumbered pages with photographs in B&W. Oblong half leather over marbled boards. Decorated end papers. Very good condition. Corners, boards and spine slightly rubbed and bumped. Some age darkening. A few minor closed tears. Minor foxing on some pages.

A fascinating portfolio of B&W photographs taken before 1900.

City Views include: Paris, London, Dublin, Stockholm, Vienna, Frankfurt, Moscow, Copenhagen, Cologne, New York, Athens and many more. Monuments including: Blarney Castle, Ireland / The Colloseum, Rome / Parliament, Ottawa, Canada / The Pyramids, Cairo, Egypt / The Capitol, Washington and many more. Images of people including: Norwegian fishermen, Mexican farmers, Sahara Beduins and others.

NOTE: This is a heavy volume weighing just over 2 kg. Additional shipping charges may apply.

• Keywords: Africa · Americas · Archeology & Antiquities · Architecture · Art · Australasia · Europe · Middle East & Asia · Photographic History & Techniques · Photography · Photography · Transport & Travel · World Travel
• Language: French
• Inventory Number: 100639AB

Our price: EUR 85,--