Japan - Photograph Album (24 albumen photos) - Geishas - 1890

Leporello (mounted on both sides) mit 24 hand coloured albumen photographs from Japan.

Ca. 1890 or earlier.

Oblong 8vo (12 x 18 cm). Image size ca. 9:13 x 5 cm.

Laquered wooden boards with fine foral gilt. Some wear to boards

Contains a series of 12 topographical views, 3 with notes in the plate stating the area: Kamaku(ra?), Tokei, Mezonokutehi. The second series is devoted to Geishas in various poses. 

Mounting boards a little browned. Some light spotting. Presentation inscription from 1890 with ownership stamp.