Album with vintage silver gelatin prints, silk cover with embroidery and gilt edges
Photographs of Samoa and China, around 1900
Historical views of Tsingtau (Qingdao) and Samoa, with landscapes, portraits, and buildings of the early 20th century
With handwritten inscription
Detailed designed fabric cover with a dragon and a phoenix, verso with flags
Dimensions of the album: 26.5 x 22.5 cm
Condition, consistent with age
Provenance: private German collection

This historic photo album includes photographs documenting Tsingtau (Qingdao), the capital of Kiautschou (Jiaozhou).

Condition:
The album shows age-related signs of wear. The cover is rubbed with nicks, stains, loss of material and tears. The pages with small stains and yellowing at the edge. The photographs are generally in good condition, some have faded, some are rubbed in places and partly with little losse. The dimensions of the album are 26.5 x 22.5 cm.

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