19th Century Photography

An incredibly rich albumen silver print mounted to a two-toned board with a typeset title underneath the image.

This exceptionally rare, possibly unique loose albumen silver print is attributed to Carleton Watkins or George Fiske. Numbered and credited in pencil in an unknown hand on the back ...

Xie Kitchin as Dane is an original vintage photograph realized in 1873 by Lewis Carroll (Daresbury, January 27, 1832 - Guildford, January 14, 1898). Original albumen print on postcard; dimensions: 14 x 10 cm. N° 2132 "The Dane manuscript" was written by the author in pencil on the back. Provenance: Jeffrey Stern Bookseller York UK. Certificate of Athenticity: provided by the Original Gallery. Framed in a coeval frame. Mint conditions. Lewis Carroll (Daresbury, January 27, 1832 - Guildford, January 14, 1898) in 1873. This work depicts the figure of Xie (Alexandra) Kitchin as "Dane", a standing children with an elegant dress and headgear. Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898), better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer of children's fiction, notably Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass. He was noted for his facility with word play, logic, and fantasy. The poems "Jabberwocky" and The Hunting of the Snark are classified in the genre of literary nonsense. He was also a mathematician, photographer, inventor, and Anglican deacon. Carroll came from a family of high-church Anglicans, and developed a long relationship with Christ Church, Oxford, where he lived for most of his life as a scholar and teacher. Alice Liddell, daughter of the Dean of Christ Church, Henry Liddell, is widely identified as the original for Alice in Wonderland, though Carroll always denied this. Scholars are divided about whether his relationship with children included an erotic component. In 1982, a memorial stone...

Yokohama, Japan: c 1880. Hand-tinted albumen print, 8 1/8 x 10 1/2 inches (205 x 267 mm), numbered 1625 and captioned "Dancing" in negative at lower right; pencil inscription in Jap...

Ancient Views of Panama City is a set of 2 original albumen prints realized in 1880s. They show an ancient view of the Cathedral and, on rear, the Gardens...

Terry O'Neill's photograph of Brigitte Bardot in Spain is a timeless portrayal of the iconic actress exuding effortless allure. Captured in black and white, Bardot is depicted from t...

Yokohama, Japan: c 1890. Hand-tinted albumen print, 8 x 10 1/2 inches (203 x 266 mm), numbered B04 in negative, small spots of fixer on lower right corner, pencil inscription on ver...

Home of Colonel William H. Terrill Roanoke Virginia Original Photograph Home of the Colonel William Terrill (CSA) Roanoke Virginia, original period s...

Ancient Views of S. Josè, Guatemala, is a series of two original albumen prints made in 1880s. Prints in very good condition, applied on a single cardboard. Caption in Italian ink ...

Views of Acapulco is a set of two different albumen print realized in 1880s. Prints in very good condition, applied on a single cardboard. Caption in Italian ink hand-written on ha...

This loose albumen silver print is signed and numbered in the negative. Printed c. 1880s.

The Great Pylon at Edfou, Upper Egypt Original gold toned albumin photograph, c. 1862 Unsigned as is usual From: Upper Egypt and Ethiopia, c. 1862, Vol 1, (36 plates) Published by Wi...

Yokohama, Japan: c 1885. Hand-tinted albumen print, 10 1/2 x 8 inches (268 x 204 mm), hand-numbered 1103 in negative. Unmounted; housed in an archival mat with clear mounting corner...

Ricordo di Firenze by Giacomo Brogi is a photographic album composed of 50 albumen prints, realized with chromatic reinforcement treatment. Excellent conditions, each black and whit...

This vintage salt print is titled, attributed and annotated in lithographic ink on the front of the mount.

Yokohama, Japan: c 1890. Hand-tinted albumen print, 10 1/8 x 7 3/4 inches (258 x 198 mm), numbered B 1161 and captioned in negative at lower right; very light cockling, brightly col...

An intimate, rich, dome-topped albumen print of a scene in the Calaveras Grove, north of Yosemite and Mariposa on the western edge of the Sierras. This print is mounted to a thick al...

Yokohama, Japan: c 1880's. Hand-tinted albumen print, 10 1/8 x 8 inches (258 x 203 mm), unmounted; pencil inscription in Japanese on verso; light cockling [Nagasaki University Libra...

The Original American Colony was a colony established in Jerusalem in 1881 by members of a utopian society led by Anna and Horatio Spafford. Now a hotel in East Jerusalem, it is still known by that name today. After suffering a series tragic losses following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 (see hymn "It is Well with My Soul"), Chicago residents Anna and Horatio Spafford led a small American contingent in 1881 to Jerusalem to form a utopian society. The "American Colony," as it became known, was later joined by Swedish Christians. The society engaged in philanthropic work amongst the people of Jerusalem regardless of religious affiliation, gaining the trust of the local Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities.During and immediately after World War I, the American Colony carried out philanthropic work to alleviate the suffering of the local inhabitants, opening soup kitchens, hospitals, orphanages and other charitable ventures. Towards the end of the 1950s, the society's communal residence was converted into the American Colony Hotel. The hotel is an integral part of the Jerusalem landscape where members of all communities in Jerusalem still meet. In 1992 representatives from the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israel met in the hotel where they began talks that led to the historic 1993 Oslo Peace Accord. Panorama of Jerusalem, c. 1890-1920 The Colony moved to the large house of a wealthy Arab landowner, Rabbah Husseini, outside the city walls in Sheikh Jarrah on the road to Nablus. Part of the building was used as a hostel for visitors from Europe and America. A small farm developed with animals, a butchery, a dairy, a bakery, a carpenter's shop, and a smithy. The economy was supplemented by a shop selling photographs, craft items and archaeological artifacts. The American Colonists were embraced by the Jewish and Palestinian communities for their good works, among them, teaching in both Muslim and Jewish schools. Photography Around 1900, Elijah Meyers, a member of the American Colony, began taking photographs of places and events in and around the city of Jerusalem. Meyers's work eventually expanded into a full-fledged photographic division within the Colony, including Hol Lars (Lewis) Larsson and G. Eric Matson, who later renamed the effort as the Matson Photographic Service. Their interest in archeological artifacts (such as the Lion Tower in Tripoli pictured here), and the detail of their photographs, led to widespread interest in their work by archeologists. The collection was later donated to the Library of Congress. World War I When the Ottoman Empire entered World War I as an ally of Germany in November 1914, Jerusalem and Palestine became a battleground between the Allied and the Central powers...

Ancient Customs and Traditions of Guatemala is a lot of six albumen prints made by unknown photographer. Prints in very good condition, applied on a front/rear of a single cardboard...

Ancient View of Guatemala is a set of four original albumen prints made realized in 1880s. Prints in very good condition, applied on a single cardboard. Caption in Italian ink hand...

Ivan Ivanovich Yendogurov (1861-1898) "Landscape with river", Oil on panel. Signed lower right I. Yendogurov. Size 18 x 36 cm, Size in frame 32 x 40 cm. Excellent condition. "Landsc...

Ancient Views of Guatemala City is a set of two original albumen prints made in 1880s. Prints in very good condition, applied on a single cardboard. Caption in Italian ink hand-wri...

Photogravure from Camera Work Issue #1 Great Condition Loose attached by tape - see pictures. Over matted. Was framed upon purchase in 80's

"Le Verdon à son entrée dans le lac de Sainte Croix – Coté Canyon", Provence, France “The Verdon at its entrance to Lake Sainte Croix - Coté Canyon”, Provence, France Oil on canvas s...

Landscape is a  vintage photo, realized in the 19th Century . The artwork is a well-balanced composition.

The Colonnade, Island of Philae Original gold toned albumin photograph, c. 1862 Unsigned as is usual From: Upper Egypt and Ethiopia, c. 1862, Vol 1, (36 plates) Published by William ...

This vintage salt print is titled, attributed and annotated in lithographic ink on the front of the mount.

This vintage salt print is titled, attributed and annotated in lithographic ink on the front of the mount. Printed 1850s.

Views of Beijing photograph is a set of 4 original vintage albumen prints on single cardboard: 25 x 34 cm. Size of photos: 2 of 5.5x8, 1 of 23 x 20, and on the rear 20x27.5 cm. Goo...

Ancient views of Shanghai is a set of 4 original vintage albumen prints on single cardboard: 34 x 26 cm. Image 21 x 15.5 cm, 2 of 10.5 x 14....

Yokohama, Japan. Hand-tinted albumen print, 10 1/4 x 8 inches (259 x 201 mm), unmounted; light cockling at corners. [Nagasaki University Library, Catalog Number : 468]. A young wom...

Ancient Views of Guatemala City is a set of two original albumen prints made in 1880s. Prints in very good condition, applied on a single cardboard. Caption in Italian ink hand-wri...

In 1865 Marville was retained by the Historical Works Commission to make a record of a Paris about to be destroyed by major new town planning projects- LAMP POSTs chronicled/auctione...

Views of Chefoo is a lot of four albumen prints made by unknown photographer. Prints in excellent condition, applied on a single cardboard. Caption in Italian ink hand-written on h...

Chefoo view of Settlement is an albumen print made by an unidentified photographic studio. Print in excellent condition, applied to hardcover. The photographer's name is printed on ...

"Henry Diltz and Neil Young were walking around his ranch one morning and stopped in one of his little barns to look at some guitars. Neil's little dog, Harte followed. It looked so ...

Signed and mount bears original blind stamp and attached captions.

Pittsburgh: A Look Back - Photographs from the 1980’s I came back to live in Pittsburgh in 1975. I could see the city was changing and evolving into what would ultimately be cal...

Very rare Albumen Print by Charles Marville. Original. Titled and annotated '112' and '41' on back. Made circa 1863.

The Original American Colony was a colony established in Jerusalem in 1881 by members of a utopian society led by Anna and Horatio Spafford. Now a hotel in East Jerusalem, it is still known by that name today. After suffering a series tragic losses following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 (see hymn "It is Well with My Soul"), Chicago residents Anna and Horatio Spafford led a small American contingent in 1881 to Jerusalem to form a utopian society. The "American Colony," as it became known, was later joined by Swedish Christians. The society engaged in philanthropic work amongst the people of Jerusalem regardless of religious affiliation, gaining the trust of the local Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities.During and immediately after World War I, the American Colony carried out philanthropic work to alleviate the suffering of the local inhabitants, opening soup kitchens, hospitals, orphanages and other charitable ventures. Towards the end of the 1950s, the society's communal residence was converted into the American Colony Hotel. The hotel is an integral part of the Jerusalem landscape where members of all communities in Jerusalem still meet. In 1992 representatives from the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israel met in the hotel where they began talks that led to the historic 1993 Oslo Peace Accord. Panorama of Jerusalem, c. 1890-1920 The Colony moved to the large house of a wealthy Arab landowner, Rabbah Husseini, outside the city walls in Sheikh Jarrah on the road to Nablus. Part of the building was used as a hostel for visitors from Europe and America. A small farm developed with animals, a butchery, a dairy, a bakery, a carpenter's shop, and a smithy. The economy was supplemented by a shop selling photographs, craft items and archaeological artifacts. The American Colonists were embraced by the Jewish and Palestinian communities for their good works, among them, teaching in both Muslim and Jewish schools. Photography Around 1900, Elijah Meyers, a member of the American Colony, began taking photographs of places and events in and around the city of Jerusalem. Meyers's work eventually expanded into a full-fledged photographic division within the Colony, including Hol Lars (Lewis) Larsson and G. Eric Matson, who later renamed the effort as the Matson Photographic Service. Their interest in archeological artifacts (such as the Lion Tower in Tripoli pictured here), and the detail of their photographs, led to widespread interest in their work by archeologists. The collection was later donated to the Library of Congress. World War I When the Ottoman Empire entered World War I as an ally of Germany in November 1914, Jerusalem and Palestine became a battleground between the Allied and the Central powers...

Peony, c. 1880's Vintage Hand Colored Albumen Print Paper is 11 5/8 x 9 1/2 inches, Matted to 20 x 16 inches

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Silhouette (circa 1870) Mrs Gillon Gouache, pen, and ink 52 x 44 cm Prior to ...

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Silhouette (circa 1870) Maitland Gouache, pen, and ink 52 x 44 cm Prior to ph...

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Silhouette (circa 1870) Marton Gouache, pen, and ink 52 x 44 cm Prior to phot...

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Silhouette (circa 1870) Lennox Gouache, pen, and ink 52 x 44 cm Prior to phot...

Tokyo, Japan: c 1890. Hand-tinted albumen print, 7 5/8 x 10 inches (200 x 255 mm), pasted on light album board, numbered 956 and captioned in negative at lower right; housed in an a...

Laurent, Juan (French, ). SPAIN. Folio (14 x 18 inches), morocco, gilt title, 50 leaves with 130 albumen photos on both sides depicting Spanish buildings and landscapes, artwork, armor, and other objects, all edges gilt. Not dated but circa 1870s-1880s. Ex collection Samuel Mather, with his bookplate. The photos, mostly about 13 1/2 x 9 7/8 inches, some about 5 1.2 x 7 1/4 inches, all in excellent conditionthe; binding with an expertly rebacked spine in well-matched morocco, and stabilization of the edges by Green Dragon Bindery. Jean Laurent, (French, 1816-1886) was a French photographer who worked mostly in Spain. He photographed architecture and landscape scenes throughout Spain, and sold the images separately, so that it is likely that our album was created for the buyer from images he had chosen. Laurent was the official photographer to the Queen of Spain and to the Prado Museum. Samuel Mather (American 1851-1931) was an Industrialist and philanthropist who was descended from Cotton Mather...

Inscribed "F 50 Lotus Flower" on negative and printed on recto Vintage Hand Colored Albumen Print Paper 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches; Image 10 1/4 x 8 inches

French Poet, visual artist, and female figure of street art, graffiti artist Miss Tic (1956 - 2022) is a contemporary French woman artist who printed her 'poc...

Titled in ink on the front of the mount. Derived from a significant 19th-century album acquired in the 1980s in Washington, D.C., which contained several Watkins mammoth plates, as w...

Venice, Hotel Danieli and the Riva degli Schiavoni – Large Period Photograph, circa 1890-1905 Large photographic print mounted on card. Photograph: 35 × 26 cm Card mount: 44 × 31 cm...

Original Photograph Yokohama, Japan: c 1880 Hand-tinted albumen print, 10 1/2 x 8 inches (266 x 203 mm). Edges a little faded and some cockling, image is clear and beautifully color...

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Silhouette (circa 1870) David Barclay Chapman Gouache, pen, and ink 52 x 44 cm...

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Silhouette (circa 1870) Lady Fletcher Gouache, pen, and ink 52 x 44 cm Prior...

Original Photograph / Photographer unattributed Yokohama, Japan: c 1885. Hand-tinted albumen print, 7 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches (197 x 260 mm), numbered B 86 and captioned caption on lowe...

This early albumen silver print from an imperial plate was printed prior to 1876, when it was included in an album compiled at the Centennial Expositio...

Yokohama, Japan: c 1880. Hand-tinted albumen print, 7 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches (200 x 260 mm), numbered A 425 and titled at lower right; very light toning on the edges. Unmounted; housed...

Yokohama, Japan: 1890s. Hand-tinted albumen print, 7 7/8 x 10 1/4 inches (200 x 260 mm), captioned in negative at lower right. Unmounted; housed in an archival mat with clear mounti...

Yokohama, Japan: c 1900. Hand-tinted albumen print, 7 7/8 x 10 1/4 inches (200 x 260 mm); numbered B 435 and captioned on lower right corner. Unmounted; housed in an archival mat wi...