A Pair of Grand Tour Photo Albums from 1872 with Albumen Prints of France and Italy.

A set of 2 smart photo albums carrying the gilt initials 'M.R.' and dated to 1872. The first featuring topographical European settings, and the second works of art. This record of travels took place at the time when travel across Europe was just beginning to be more accessible than the earlier aristocratic journeys of the privileged, wealthy few.

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A Pair of 'Grand Tour' Photo Albums from 1872 with Albumen Prints. Prints are typically c. 19cm x 25cm (7.5" x 10"), but the size varies.:

The first volume features approximately 34 topographical prints from France and Italy. These include photographs of destroyed public buildings in Paris, the Colonne de Juillet Bastille Column, Waterfall at the Bois de Boulogne, coastal and country scenes, views of Genoa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, views of Florence and sculptural artworks, scenes of Rome, and Naples;

The second volume features approximately 22 photographs of old master paintings and sculptures - would appear to be primarily Italian.

The volumes are 2 very good large hardbacks with navy blue leather spines and corners, with raised bands and gilt. With wear and bumping, and sun fading to the cloth covered boards. All soundly bound. Bright, shiny gilt edges to the mount pages. Marbled endpapers. Light spotting to blank endpapers. Mount pages are very good - occasional scattered spotting, and photographs are nicely presented. Some photos with small tears which have been pasted down. An interesting set.

Approximate dimensions of each volume: 309mm high x 362mm wide x 27-36mm deep.

Weight approximately 5.82kg (the set - unpacked).