Bernard J Shapero R are Books

166.BAYLISS, Charles.Australia.[c.1882]. Small folio. One hundred and thirty-eight albumen prints, forty-two blind stamped. Fair tonal range and condition, pasted to album pages,some fading around edges, titled in pencil on manuscript, bound in red pebble grained morocco, all edges gilt, covers framed by gilt borders, innerdentelles, silk end papers, spine gilt in six compartments with raised bands, corners crushed, edges rubbed, joints split. Overall good condition. Albumdimensions: 380 by 280 mm (15 by 10 inches). Print dimensions: range from 130 by 190 mm (5 by 7.5 inches) to 240 by 195mm (9.5 by 7.8 inches).Most prints show views of Sydney or landmarks within the city, such as the harbour, Pond botanic gardens,Sydney University, Government House, and both the Catholic and Anglican cathedrals. Others include viewsof the countryside. Also contains 4 portraits of aboriginals.ref: 74972 £7,500Bernard J Shapero Rare BooksEarly Travel Photography 1850 - 1950129