Feines Fotoalbum Lot n° 804

Japan about 1889/90. The lid in lacquer work with inlays in leg, leather back. In original box. Fifty finely hand-coloured albumin prints mounted on carrier cartons with gilt edges. Genre scenes, among others by Kusakabe Kimbei (1841-1932), and views of Japan. Size of the photos approx. 19 cm x 24 cm. Including two loose black-and-white photographs of steam ships. Very nice condition, varnish with few maintenance defects, partly slightly stained tissue paper. Width 36.5 cm Height 28.7 cm