Auction No 415, Category: Travel
4 Lots (displaying 1 - 4)
Enrique Carlos Moody (photographer, 1863-1935): a collection of quality 9 x 6.5” photographs of South America, c.1905,
Enrique Carlos Moody (photographer, 1863-1935): a collection of quality 9 x 6.5” photographs of South America, c.1905,
Lot 75
Lot: 75
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Feb 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £300 - £400
SOLD £150
MORE DETAILSEnrique Carlos Moody (photographer, 1863-1935): a collection of quality 9 x 6.5” photographs of South America, c.1905, laid down in a contemporary album depicting scenes in the Andes (10), Buenos Aires, Valparaiso, Montevideo, and other locations. Many with pencil captions in margin. VG/VF. Album shows some wear at extremities. (41)
Diaz & Spencer (photographers, late-19th/early 20th Century): an album of photogravure views of Chile, c.1890, with scenes of Santiago, Valparaiso
Diaz & Spencer (photographers, late-19th/early 20th Century): an album of photogravure views of Chile, c.1890, with scenes of Santiago, Valparaiso
Lot 76
Lot: 76
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Feb 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSDiaz & Spencer (photographers, late-19th/early 20th Century): an album of photogravure views of Chile, c.1890, with scenes of Santiago, Valparaiso and the Andes, each with printed captions, 34 images in all, each 17 x10cm. VG. Bound in worn half-leather, front board detached.
Photographs and some photogravures 1880s/1900s, topographical and some social history, mostly laid down, small to large format; with many of Mexico,
Photographs and some photogravures 1880s/1900s, topographical and some social history, mostly laid down, small to large format; with many of Mexico,
Lot 77
Lot: 77
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Feb 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
SOLD £86
MORE DETAILSPhotographs and some photogravures 1880s/1900s, topographical and some social history, mostly laid down, small to large format; with many of Mexico, a good study of African warriors, Switzerland & Northern Italy by Photoglob, views of UK tourist locations e.g. Folkestone, Boston, Newquay, & Filey by John Valentine and others. Mixed quality, some mounted back to back. Mostly from 8 x 5” to 11.5 x 9.5”. (96)
"Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific
"Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific
Lot 78
Lot: 78
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Feb 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £1800 - £2200
SOLD £1750
MORE DETAILSReports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, Washington 1855-59, Volumes 1 to 11 (lacking vol.12), complete with the numerous plates and maps. Volume 11 contains 31 large folding maps, one of which is loose and has had the title torn away at one corner, some others with tears which can be repaired, together with 4 small maps and 13 plates (some folding); the other 10 volumes, with good tight bindings, include extensive detail of the geology, flora and fauna of Western America with lithographed and engraved plates, some hand-coloured, folding maps and diagrams. Quarto, bound in half-leather, gilt, over worn marbled boards. Occasional browning/foxing. Bookplate of the railwayana collector P.H. Edwards to the front of each pastedown. A more detailed description of the contents of each volume is available on request. (11)