STEROSCOPIC VIEWS OF INDIA, PALESTINE, ITALY, ROME, SWITZERLAND, SOUTH AFRICA, NORTH AMERICA, ETC.
A large collection of photographic stereoscope views, including sets in original case boxes of India (100, with accompanying text volume including the booklet titled "Maps and Plans"), Palestine (100), Italy (100), Rome (46, with accompanying book), Switzerland (100), 2 views mounted per card, printed captions, oblong 8vo, Underwood & Underwood, [c.1900-1902]; and others, including South Africa and Boer War (c.200), North America (c. 100, including New York, Niagra Falls, and Yosemite), and World War I (c.30), and approximately 150 colour-printed photographic stereoscope cards of Japan and Russo-Japanese War.
THIS SET COMES ALONG WITH 2 STEREOSCOPE VIEWERS
This collection of stereoscopic views contained in a custom-made case. Each pair of views is mounted on stout card (now somewhat bowed) for insertion in a viewer. Each mount is stamped 'Underwood & Underwood, Publishers', with letterpress caption and serial number. The reverse of each mount has a detailed letterpress description of the scene shown in the photograph.
Stereoscopic cameras, those with two lenses and the ability to take two photographs at the same time, were introduced in the mid 19th century and revolutionized photography. They cut down exposure time and thus allowed for some movement in the image without blurring as subjects were not required to sit for long periods to produce sharp results.
NON-EXPORTABLE
23.5 x 23.5 in | 60 x 60 cm
This lot will be sold in "as is" condition.
There may be some minor fading, yellowing, tears/creases scratches, or holes commensurate with age that may not be visible in the images.
The photographs on sale in this auction are rare, out-of-print and otherwise collectable, dating from the 19th century onwards. Photographs age over time and deterioration in a photograph's condition depends on many factors, including the original materials used and conditions of usage over time. Photographs will often show signs of foxing, yellowing and fading through usage.
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