Souvenir Of Tasmania
c1895. Fourteen printout paper photographs in original album, inscribed and dated “19/2/95” by original owner in ink on front endpaper, photographer’s name printed lithographically on album pages below each image, album title in embossed text on cover, 10.1 x 14.9cm (approx. each image), 14.8 x 20cm. (album). Minor scuffs to images, one with repaired tear, all laid down on foxed album pages, most cloth hinges torn, wear to cover. Inscription reads “Collected by [?] Montgomery Esq. ‘While on a tour through Tasmania.’ 19/2/95.” Edward Raymond Ash, a chemist in Hobart, was an amateur photographer and co-founded the Tasmanian Photographic, Science and Art Association in 1887. Ref: The Mercury (Hobart), 29.4.41; Northern Tasmania Camera Club.
Item #CL172-38
Price (AUD): $2,950.00 other currencies