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These volumes contain a small booksellers and binders label at the back from Henry Sotheran and Co, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tAll 5 volumes are tightly bound with no signs of weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe covers are very good overall. Spines have raised bands and gilt lettering. There are signs of shelf wear and some small losses to the cloth and leather (please see photographs). All 5 volumes are in very similar condition. Inside there are marbled endpapers and marbled edges to the pages. The interiors of the books are in fine condition overall. The quality of the engravings is very high indeed. A handsome set despite the cover wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tEach volume is of large size. Folio, approx. 330mmhigh x 260mm wide x 50mm deep. Approx 300p per volume. Each volume also weighs around 3.4kg, making this is a substantial set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431884898503,"sku":"LAN1481","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/picturesqueeurope01.jpg?v=1616047462"},{"product_id":"view-of-the-state-of-europe-during-the-middle-ages-2-volume-set-by-henry-hallam-1818","title":"View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages, 2 Volume set, by Henry Hallam, 1818","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003eView of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages, 2 Volume set, by Henry Hallam, 1818\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003ePublished by John Murray, Albemarle Street, London 1818. 1st edition. Complete in 2 volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eCovers are half brown calf, with marbled paper boards. Raised bands and gilt lettering. Covers are good overall. All intact and bound, but joints just beginning to crack and weaken. Gilt to spine is faded, leather is worn and scuffed, but still an attractive set of an uncommon 1st edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eInternally, the text pages are in near fine condition. Very clean and unmarked. 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Bookplate to James Craig Annan of Glasgow. Annan (1864-1946) was a pioneer of Scottish photography and honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHe travelled to Vienna in 1883 to learn the process of photogravure from Karel Klic, its inventor. He then brought his skills back to Scotland and his family firm became the leaders in gravure photographic printing in Britain. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHe also went on to have significant influence on American photography with his work exhibited and published there in the early 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis sizeable album has a leather spine and cloth over boards. 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Carrying page numbers of 251 and 252.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be gently rolled and sent in a mailing tube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43884194234592,"sku":"LAN7251","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/Antiphonary17thcenturymusicsheetIMG_8934.jpg?v=1677163952"},{"product_id":"vintage-e-leitz-wetzlar-photography-enlarger-for-darkroom-with-smiths-johnson-timer","title":"Vintage E Leitz Wetzlar photography enlarger for darkroom with Smiths Johnson timer","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage E Leitz Wetzlar photography enlarger for darkroom with bakelite Smiths Johnson electronic timer. Both untested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enlarger is just named '\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eE Leitz Wetzlar', although it looks like the Focomat series made by Leitz (who formed Leica). Undated, but from appearances circa 1940s - which matches the lens date below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with a Ross Resolux enlarger lens, serial no. 208542, which dates the lens to approximately 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as untested, and almost certainly would need to be rewired after all this time. It could be brought back to life either as an enlarger or could be upcycled into a fantastic retro lamp for the home, as it's a striking object. Classic industrial chic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanism moves well and holds its position when moved up and down on its mounting pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight approximately 9.5kg, unpacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (including baseboard):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fully upright: approximately 100cm high x 40.5cm wide x 54cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fully down: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eapproximately 65cm high x 40.5cm wide x 54cm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43956887486688,"sku":"LAN6775","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/VintageeleitzwetzlarenlargerIMG_0152.jpg?v=1776252826"},{"product_id":"vintage-meopta-opemus-ii-photographic-enlarger-with-accessories-c-1960","title":"Vintage Meopta Opemus II photographic enlarger with accessories, c. 1960.","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Meopta Opemus II photographic enlarger with accessories. Untested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking enlarger was made in Czechoslovakia circa 1960. It is fitted with its original Meopta Belar 75mm f\/4.5 lens. No. 31514840. Manual rack and pinion with focusing bellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a solid metal contsruction and its 1960s space age styling makes it look wonderful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as untested. It could easily be brought back to life either as an enlarger or could be upcycled into a fantastic retro lamp for the home, as it's a striking object. Classic industrial chic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanism moves well and holds its position when moved up and down on its mounting pole. Support pole can be unscrewed from baseboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight approximately 9.0kg, unpacked, plus accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (including baseboard):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fully upright: approximately 97cm high x 39m wide x 58cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fully down: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eapproximately 76cm high x 39cm wide x 58cm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44018176819424,"sku":"LAN7701","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/OpemusIIvintagephotographicenlargerwithaccessoriesIMG_1259.jpg?v=1776252762"},{"product_id":"wonderful-antique-19th-century-gothic-gargoyle-dinner-gong","title":"Wonderful Antique 19th Century Gothic Gargoyle Dinner Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWonderful Antique 19th Century Gothic Gargoyle Dinner Gong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA truly exceptional and highly unusual wall mounted dinner gong in Gothic style. Late Victorian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA hardwood wooden backboard with brass mounting plate for wall fixing, in the shape of castle ramparts holds a solid cast bronze gargoyle (the metal being either bronze or a vary similar brass type alloy).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe suspect the gong is French, due to the style of the gargoyle, a winged creature with elongated neck and head of a lion - very similar to the carved stone gargoyles found on Notre-Dame in Paris. It is a beautiful casting, and the gong is supported by hanging the cord on the neck, just behind the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backboard has a mounted Fleur-de-lis heraldic charge. Minor wear to backboard. All metallic elements securely fastened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mallet is original and is supported on a hanger at the base of the back board. Outer fabric is worn and frayed, but is robust and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gong itself resonates beautifully - properly tuned to provide a powerful, deep, and long lasting ring. We have recorded a quick mobile phone video to try and provide an idea of the sound, but the recording does not really capture how good it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning decorator's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackboard: 48cm high x 24cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull drop height from top of backboard to lower edge of hanging gong: 77cm (+3cm for head of mallet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize of gong: 31cm high x 24cm wide x 3.5cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize of gargoyle: Protrudes 35cm from backboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight \u003c\/strong\u003e(of all elements combined):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 6.5kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088429641952,"sku":"LAN8150","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/Antique19thCenturyGothicGargoyleDinnerGong356551998_235644269336750_5855544272850470378_n.jpg?v=1689416664"},{"product_id":"lesser-spotted-woodpecker-taxidermy-bird-specimen-on-silver-birch","title":"Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Taxidermy Bird Specimen on Silver Birch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLesser Spotted Woodpecker Taxidermy Specimen on Silver Birch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage taxidermy bird specimen in good condition. Attractively mounted on Silver Birch tree branch with wallhanging hook on reverse and felt pads. Origin: Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight approximately 445g unpacked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Dimensions: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall size including branch: Approximately 330mm high x 110mm wide x 100mm deep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird size: Approximately 195mm high x 65mm wide x 65mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44586935746784,"sku":"LAN8786","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/LesserSpottedWoodpeckerTaxidermySpecimenonSilverBirchIMG_9619.jpg?v=1704813153"},{"product_id":"nanking-cargo-teabowl-and-saucer-with-certification","title":"Nanking Cargo Teabowl and Saucer, c. 1750, with certification","description":"\u003cp\u003eNanking Cargo Teabowl and Saucer with certification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1986 a large scale auction at Christies in Amsterdam sold Chinese porcelain from the shipwreck of the 'Geldermalsen', a VOC (United East India Company ship), recovered by Michael Hatcher the previous year. The ship sank in the South China Sea on January 3rd, 1752 and contained a large quantity of Chinese Blue and White porcelain from the 18th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here at two items from the Geldermalsen; a teabowl and saucer in the 'Blue Pine' pattern, consisting of a roundel of 2 leafy pines intertwining on a grassy rocky terrace below two bands of trellis pattern, containing four stylised petal flowerheads, with the bowl exterior with a single similar interlocking pine, circa 1750.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth items are in very good condition with no cracking to the saucer and one intact hairline to the teabowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2 items are supplied with a letter from Brompton Fine Arts and each with a Certificate of Authenticity. The teabowl still retains its original Christies Lot Number sticker to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Dimensions: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeabowl: 40mm high x 75mm diameter. Weight approximately 42g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaucer: 15mm high x 118mm diameter. Weight approximately 64g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44586963435744,"sku":"LAN8787","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/NankingCargoTeabowlandSaucerwithcertificationIMG_9609.jpg?v=1768910420"},{"product_id":"little-owl-taxidermy-bird-specimen-with-wall-mount-fitting","title":"Little Owl Taxidermy Bird Specimen with wall mount fitting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLittle Owl Taxidermy Specimen on Wooden branch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage taxidermy bird specimen in good condition. Attractively mounted on natural tree branch with wallhanging hook on reverse. Can also be displayed perfectly well as a table top piece. Origin: Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight approximately 672g unpacked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Dimensions: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall size including branch: Approximately 500mm high x 320mm wide x 160mm deep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird size: Approximately - Wingspan 450mm x 200mm long x 130mm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44741733777632,"sku":"LAN8830","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/LittleOwlTaxidermyBirdSpecimenwithwallmountfittingIMG_9930.jpg?v=1707130494"},{"product_id":"ermine-stoat-on-wood-moss-plinth-taxidermy-specimen","title":"Ermine Stoat on Wood \u0026 Moss Plinth, Taxidermy Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eErmine Stoat on Wood \u0026amp; Moss Plinth, Taxidermy Specimen. A very attractive example showing its white winter coat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage taxidermy specimen in good condition. Attractively mounted on a wooden base sculpted with a natural wood outcrop covered in moss\/lichen. Red felt to underside of base. Origin: Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight approximately 992g unpacked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Dimensions: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall size including base: Approximately 325mm long x 189mm wide x 210mm high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal size: Approximately - head to tail 340mm x Paw to Paw 100mm wide x 187mm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44741917081824,"sku":"LAN8831","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/ErmineStoatonWood_MossPlinth_TaxidermySpecimenIMG_9942.jpg?v=1707137588"},{"product_id":"northern-pintail-duck-drake-vintage-taxidermy-bird-specimen","title":"Northern Pintail Duck (Drake) Vintage Taxidermy Bird Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNorthern Pintail Duck (Drake) Vintage Taxidermy Bird Specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage taxidermy bird specimen in good condition. Attractively mounted on wooden base with naturalistic details. Bird in preening position. Origin: Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight approximately 872g unpacked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Dimensions: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall size: Approximately 420mm long x 250mm wide x 245mm high (including base).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45063750058208,"sku":"LAN8920","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/Taxidermy_NorthernPintailDuckDrakevintageIMG_0940.jpg?v=1711638101"},{"product_id":"collection-of-18-original-imperial-russian-cabinet-cards-and-cartes-de-visites-c-1880-1910","title":"Collection of 18 original Imperial Russian Cabinet Cards and Cartes de Visites, c. 1880 - 1910","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-46\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:42623b91-71da-4b83-9838-5500944a5f5b-22\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"740dd0ee-ed14-4fbf-8b96-2fb91f697265\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eA coherent and historically interesting group of 18 original Imperial Russian photographic portraits, dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. The collection comprises original albumen prints mounted as cabinet cards and cartes de visite, together with one larger-format group photograph, and is now housed together in a simple card folder with protective sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eThe photographs appear to document members of a Russian military family or closely connected social circle across more than one generation. Most images depict uniformed male figures, ranging from boys and adolescents in cadet or school-style uniforms through to adult officers in formal military dress. Several portraits show mature officers, and a small number include family members, notably a formal studio portrait of an officer with a woman and infant child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eThe group comprises approximately six cabinet cards (c. 6.5 x 4.25 inches), eleven cartes de visite (c. 4 x 2.5 inches), and one larger photograph (c. 5 x 7 inches) depicting a posed outdoor group of around sixteen men, some in uniform and others in civilian dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStudios and locations represented (as printed on mounts):\u003cbr\u003eA notable feature is the variety of period studios, spanning the Russian Empire and Russian controlled Poland. Identifiable imprints include A. Baculev, Samara; J. Tyras-Polski, Photographie de la Cour, with locations listed such as Varsovie (Warsaw), Lodz, Odessa and Woronege; S. Janecki of Kielce with branches noted at Busko and Pinczow; J. Daniloff, Moscow; I. Kurbatov, Moscow; E. Ovcharenko, Moscow; Steinberg (Shteinberg), St Petersburg, Nevsky Prospekt 50; and a French language mount for W. Dubransky (Dubranski), Zhitomir, Rue Kiefskaia. There is also an Odessa studio card referring to Deribasovskaya Street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eSeveral versos include imperial crests, medals, and award references typical of late Imperial Russian studio photography. A number of photographs bear handwritten dates, including 1886, 1893, 1894, and one possibly 1904, providing a clear chronological framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eUniforms visible across the collection are consistent with late nineteenth-century Imperial Russian military dress, including high-collared tunics, shoulder boards, and formal officer attire. The presence of boys in uniform suggests cadet or preparatory military education, a common feature of officer households and military circles of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003eCondition is generally very good for the type, with clear images and good tonal range. Some mounts show expected edge wear, surface soiling, foxing, or staining to versos. One photograph shows heavy surface wear and is in poor condition, but remains legible and historically useful. The remainder range from good to very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eAn attractive and well-documented group of original Imperial Russian photographs, of interest to collectors of military history, Russian and Eastern European photography, and late nineteenth-century studio portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"852\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55287471735169,"sku":"LAN10070","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/CollectionoforiginalImperialRussianCabinetCardsandCertesdeVisites_c.1880-1910IMG_3357.jpg?v=1769681610"},{"product_id":"an-album-of-photocrom-prints-of-portugal-and-switzerland-by-photochrom-zurich-photoglob-ag-p-z-c-1890","title":"An album of Photocrom prints of Portugal and Switzerland by Photochrom Zürich \/ Photoglob AG (P.Z.), c. 1890","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-46\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:42623b91-71da-4b83-9838-5500944a5f5b-22\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"740dd0ee-ed14-4fbf-8b96-2fb91f697265\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eAn album of fine early colour photographic views of the type assembled for affluent European travellers in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The contents predominantly comprise scenic views of Portugal and Switzerland, presented in richly rendered colour and issued as part of a commercially produced series for the continental tourist market. A small group of postcard views and additional printed images appears towards the rear of the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eMost of the principal images carry overprinted captions in metallic gold ink, together with catalogue numbers and location details. These identify the prints as productions of P.Z. (Photochrom Zurich, later Photoglob AG), a leading Swiss publisher of early colour photographic views. The images are photochroms: ink based colour prints produced using a photomechanical, multi stone lithographic process developed in Zurich in the late nineteenth century. This process represents an important early phase in the commercial dissemination of colour imagery prior to the introduction of modern colour photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eThe album also includes one earlier, uncoloured photographic view, dated 1863 and captioned within the negative, published by Schroeder and Cie, Zurich. This albumen print depicts Lucerne and predates the photochrom material, providing an interesting chronological contrast within the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eAll images are mounted on stout album leaves and housed in a green cloth hardback album, bound with fabric ties that allow the leaves to be opened and adjusted if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eContents comprise:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003ePortuguese views, each approximately 6.5 x 9 inches. Quantity seven.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Portuguese views depict some of the most popular destinations associated with late nineteenth-century travel to Portugal, including riverside and harbour scenes of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLisbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, notably the monumental \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePraca do Comercio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Terreiro do Paco), together with landscaped gardens and architectural views in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSintra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e area. These include romantic parkland and estate scenes linked with the celebrated villas and gardens of Sintra, such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMonserrate Palace and Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, reflecting the locations most favoured by affluent European travellers of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Swiss views encompass a well-chosen range of iconic nineteenth-century Alpine and lakeside subjects, reflecting Switzerland’s central place on the European tourist circuit. These include scenic views around \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLake Lucerne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, city scenes in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eZurich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and landmark subjects such as the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLion Monument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Mountain panoramas of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMount Rigi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMount Pilatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are also represented, alongside two particularly striking railway views featuring steam traction and mountain engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003ePostcards and additional material, comprising two album leaves with postcard views, some in colour and one panoramic example, together with one printed black and white view of Berne and several loose magazine clipped images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003eThe photographic images themselves are in excellent condition, with clean surfaces and strong colour. The album leaves show some age toning and light foxing, with spotting to the inside covers. The binding remains sound, with expected wear to the cloth and extremities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003eA handsome and evocative album of early continental colour photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlbum dimensions approximately 265 mm high x 415 mm wide x 28 mm deep.\u003cbr data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eWeight approximately 1.6 kg, unpacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55287555719553,"sku":"LAN10071","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/An-album-of-Photocrom-prints-of-Portugal-and-Switzerland-by-Photochrom-Zurich-_-Photoglob-AG-_P.Z._-c.-1890-IMG_3397A.jpg?v=1769693997"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/collections\/olivetti-valentine-typewriter-g-250dpi.jpg?v=1618409553","url":"https:\/\/www.lannaantique.com\/en-us\/collections\/europe.oembed?constraint=military","provider":"Lanna Antique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}