Tribal Portraits - Shapero Rare Books

151. [Photographer unknown].
Angola Albums.
[c.1905]. 4to. Early twentieth century black morocco, rebacked and
recornered, scuffed and rubbed. One hundred and fifty two gelatin
silver prints and carbon prints ranging in size from 110 by 155mm.
through to 180 by 250mm. Titles in manuscript.
Two albums. The Banguella railway and the various
locations along its route are captured in the first
album. Notable images of the natives of Kimamba
and Kutata and scenic sections of the rail route.
The second album covers the River Kuanja area
with topographical scenes and a number of
portrait studies.
Both albums together form an interesting and rare
early survey study of Angola.
ref: 62486 £2,750
106 Tribal Portraits
Bernard J Shapero Rare Books