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Period: 1930s
"Chorus Formation" by Sasha
Located in London, GB
"Chorus Formation" by Sasha 14th February 1933: The Albertina Rasch chorus girls who are appearing in 'Wild Violets'. Unframed Paper Size: 24" x 20'' (in...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Marquees Venues" by Michael Ochs
Located in London, GB
"Marquees Venues" by Michael Ochs Archives Marquees Venues (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives). Unframed Paper Size: 12" x 16'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Couple standing at Colonnade to city hall Hamburg, Germany 1938, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Animal Friends" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Animal Friends" by Fox Photos 15th July 1931: Two women in bathing suits share a snack with a couple of sea lions during a display in Paris. Unframed Pape...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"1st Class Travel" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"1st Class Travel" by Fox Photos September 1934: Mrs C Wylds behind the wheel with her pet pig at Terling in Essex. Unframed Paper Size: 16" x 20'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Ge...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Dining Out" by Kurt Hutton
Located in London, GB
"Dining Out" by Kurt Hutton 10th December 1938: Diners at the former Prince Edward Theatre, now the London Casino, where they enjoy a full course meal and entertainment. Original Pu...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Shooting Party" by Reg Speller
Located in London, GB
"Shooting Party" by Reg Speller 10th October 1936: A woman takes aim with her shotgun during a shooting party at Borthwicks Farm, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The group are perfectly fr...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Classic Comedian and Film Stars of the 30s
Located in Austin, TX
This artistically recolored group portrait features some of the greatest stars of the 1920s and 30s all standing together and chatting. From left to right: Bela Lugosi...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

"Hungry Elephant" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Hungry Elephant" by Fox Photos An elephant named Mae West accepts an apple from a passing tram driver while taking her morning exercise along Gray's ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Prince Alexander Of Yugoslavia At Eto" by Keystone-France
Located in London, GB
"Prince Alexander Of Yugoslavia At Eton College 1937" by Keystone-France UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 23: Prince Alexander Of Yugoslavia (2Nd From Left), The Son Of Regent Prince Paul...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

'Commissionaire’s Dog' (Limited Edition)
Located in London, GB
'Commissionaire’s Dog' by Kurt Hutton A hotel commissionaire talking to a small dachshund dog in Piccadilly Circus, London, 1938. A beautiful image of a commissionaire dressed in u...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Peek-A-Boo Beatles (1965) - Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Peek-A-Boo Beatles (1937) - Silver Gelatin Print (Photo by R. McPhedran/Express/Getty Images) 14th June 1965: The British rock group The Beatles stand in a window at Twickenham Fil...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Flooded Road" by J. A. Hampton
Located in London, GB
"Flooded Road" by J. A. Hampton A pedestrian attempts to leap across a flooded road near Hyde Park in London, 3rd August 1939. Unframed Paper Size: 40"x 30'' (inches) Printed 2022 ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Boat Bearers" by Gerry Cranham
Located in London, GB
"Boat Bearers" by Gerry Cranham 30th July 1938: Two swimsuited girls are carrying their canoe on their heads. Unframed Paper Size: 20" x 24'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Gelatin ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Gerde's Folk City" by John Kobal Foundation
Located in London, GB
"Gerde's Folk City" by John Kobal Foundation Gerde's Folk City. Unframed Paper Size: 20" x 24'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Spiral Staircase" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Spiral Staircase" by Fox Photos May 1937: The spiral staircase at St Paul's Cathedral, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) Unframed Paper Size:...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Embrace, Coney Island
Located in Dallas, TX
Embrace, Coney Island, 1939 Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in. Signed by Morris Engel
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

View of Genova, Italy 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Rita Hayworth in Burbank 20" x 16" Edition of 125
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid image of Rita Hayworth in Burbank, walking along a beautiful street scene. Rita Hayworth was an American actress, dancer, and producer. She achieved fame duri...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

"Swan In A Car" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Swan In A Car" by Fox Photos 6th April 1936: A tame swan named Leila is given a lift in the back of a car. Unframed Paper Size: 30" x 40'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Gelatin Fi...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Bette Davis (1935) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Bette Davis Eyes (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1935, Portrait of actress Bette Davis circa....
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Black and White

"Cotton Club Marquee In NY" by George Karger
Located in London, GB
"Cotton Club Marquee In NY" by George Karger Taxis line up out side of the Cotton Club at Broadway and 48th Street circa 1938 in New York City, New York...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Pride And Joy" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Pride And Joy" by Fox Photos A driver polishes his new streamlined lorry upon its arrival at Wembley, London. The lorry is mounted on a 'Commer' two-ton chassis. Unframed Paper Si...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Cheetah Who Shops" by B C Parade
Located in London, GB
"Cheetah Who Shops" by B C Parade American silent film actress Phyllis Gordon (1889 - 1964) window-shopping in Earls Court, London with her four-yea...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Bluebird Press Photos" by Central Press
Located in London, GB
"Bluebird Press Photos" by Central Press 9th January 1935: Cameramen filming British racing driver Malcolm Campbell as he poses with a new Bluebird whic...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Classic Comedian and Film Stars of the 30s
Located in Austin, TX
This black-and-white group portrait features some of the greatest stars of the 1920s and 30s all standing together and chatting. From left to right: Bela Lugosi...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

"Dukeries District" by Topical Press Agency
Located in London, GB
"Dukeries District" by Topical Press Agency A German Opel racer leaving Welbeck Abbey, the seat of the dukes of Portland in Nottinghamshire, during the Prince Henry...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Table Tennis Stars" by John Kobal Foundation
Located in London, GB
"Table Tennis Stars" by John Kobal Foundation American actors and friends Henry Fonda (1905 - 1982, left) and James Stewart (1908 - 1997) play a game of t...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Clark's Great Escape" by John Kobal Foundation
Located in London, GB
"Clark's Great Escape" by John Kobal Foundation 17th October 1933: American actor Clark Gable (1901 - 1960) sitting in front of his car planning his journey with a map in front of h...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Coco Chanel, Paris, 1937, Horst P. Horst
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: ​Horst P. Horst (1906-1999) Title: Coco Chanel, Paris, 1937 Year: 1937 Medium: Silver Gelatin Print Size: 14 x 11 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
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Pop Art 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Chestnut Vendor, Depression by John Albok, 1933, Silver Gelatin Print
Located in Dallas, TX
Chestnut Vendor, Depression by John Albok depicts a man selling chestnuts on the street. The man looks down at his hands as he cracks open the chestnut. To his left sits a bowl of ch...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Peruvian Woman with Child
By Martin Chambi
Located in Dallas, TX
Carte postale Stamped on verso "Foto Martin Chambi, Cuzco"
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Other Medium

The Three Stooges Golfing
Located in Austin, TX
This is a new limited edition fine art release of a scene from the 1935 movie short, Three Little Beers featuring the legendary comedy team, the Three Stooges. This classic image has...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Heckscher Foundation - Free Dance Instruction, Isadora Duncan Dance
Located in Dallas, TX
John Albok Heckscher Foundation - Free Dance Instruction, Isadora Duncan Dance, 1937 Vintage gelatin silver print, 14 x 11 in. Signed in pencil, titled, dated and artist stamp in bla...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Fog, Gloucester vintage photography
Located in Greenwich, CT
A haunting and unusual photograph by one of America's earlier female photographers - First Lady of Pictorialism - Eleanor Parke Custis. Probably taken in the Gloucester, Mass environ...
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Realist 1930s Black and White Photography

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Bromoil

Swimmer Girls - Vintage B/W photo - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Swimmer Girls in lines of Practice is an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer in 1930s. With the stamp of "Colonia Prof. Artisti Varazze" on the ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Standing Proud (1939) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Standing Proud (1939) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Herbert Mason/Daily Mail/Getty Images) St Paul's cathedral standing above the surrounding burning buildings during the London blitz...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Joan Crawford - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Joan Crawford - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) Joan Crawford (1905-1977) US film actress. Additional Information: Unframed Pa...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Picture of a set with Harry Langdon - 1930 circa
Located in Roma, IT
Picture of a set with Harry Langdon, 1930 circa. Gel-bromide print (Velox). Stamp of former collection on the back. In the picture, Harry Langdon. Very...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Volkswagen beetle parking on the streets, Germany 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Women Theatre for Women - Photograph - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Women theatre for women s an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer in 1930s in Italy during Fascism. With the stamp of "G...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Hunter with Dog and Volkswagen beetle, Germany 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Spectator Tennis (1938) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Spectator Tennis (1938) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 1st December 1938. Spectators watching a tennis match at a country club. Addi...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Hal Morey/Getty Images) Beams of sunlight streaming through the windows ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Three Volkswagen beetle on street, Germany 1938 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Nolte. His work is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of industry and products from this time. The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Drei Modelle des Volkswagen Käfer, oder KdF Wagen, mit offenem und geschlossenem Dach und als Cabrio auf der Reichsautobahn bei Wolfsburg, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Three models of the Volkswagen beetle...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Mussolini During the Celebration of the 16th annual of the Fasci - 1935
Located in Roma, IT
'Mussolini In Celebration' is a b/w photographic print on glazed paper. Stamp of agency Trampus, Paris and cliché applied on the back. Celebration of the 16th annual of the Fasci, re...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tee Off (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Tee Off (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 6th April 1939. A man playing golf teeing-off golf ball from tee with driver outdoor. ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Casa Alpina - B/W Photograph - 1930's
Located in Roma, IT
Casa Alpina memorial photo is an original Black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous Italian photographer. With the original stamp on the rear"photo Reportage Torino" Very ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Exploring the countryside in a Volkswagen beetle, Germany 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Volkswagen beetle on highway, Germany 1937 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII . The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Unterwegs mit dem KdF-Wagen, dem Volkswagen Käfer, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Travelling by car in the Volkswagen beetle...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Japanese Troops at Mongolian - Chinese Border - Vintage Photo 1939
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese Troops at Mongolian-Chinese Border is a b/w photographic print on polished paper by Keystone (Paris).  Stamp of agency and stereotype in French on the back.  Very fine condi...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Freight ship on river Altmuehl at Altmuehltal valley, Germany 1937 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Boys in Lines of Practice - Vintage B/W photo - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Boys in lines of practice is an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer in the 1930s. With the stamp of "Gherlone, Torino" on the rear. Very Good co...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Team in Soldiership in Turin - Vintage B/W photo - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Team in soldiership in Turin is an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer in 1930s in Italy, during Fascism. With the stamp of "Gherlone, Torino" o...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Water Skiing (1950) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversize
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Joan (1931) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) A woman in white two-piece bathing suit water skiing cir...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Teeing Off (1930) - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Times Square by Night (1953) - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 1930, Golfer teeing off circa Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 40x60'' Printed Later NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 10 x 12'' 12 x 16'' 16 x 20'' 20 x 24'' 20 x 30'' 30 x 40'' 40 x 60'' FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST About the Artist: H. Armstrong ROBERTS (1883-1947) is an artist born in 1883 The oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a photography sold in 2012. ACTORS ON SET, Bette Davis, Ladies Fashion...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Black and White

Three models of the Volkswagen beetle driving, Germany 1938 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Nolte. His work is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impress...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Wintertime at river Pregel with ship, Germany 1934 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

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