Portfolio de photographies des villes, paysages et peintures celebres rassemblees sous la direction du distingue conferencier et voyageur John L.Stoddard
54: Werner, circa 1894. 1st Edition. Hardcover. John L. Stoddard was a well-known lecturer and travel writer, and this work is based on his world lecture tours. It’s a large, richly illustrated collection of photographs showing cities, landscapes, architecture, and art from around the world through a late 19th-century perspective. It includes notable scenes from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
A 19th-century travel photography portfolio, not a conventional book. Text in France. The volume has no page numbers, and is estimated to include about 250–260 pages (or plates) based on the full sequence of photographs.
The cover shows light wear with some minor surface scratches, and the spine is slightly skewed. Good. Item #8042
Price: $80.00