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Rare 14-Piece Turn-of-the-Century World Travel Stereoview Collection (c. 1900–1905)
Description:
Up for sale is an extraordinary original lot of 14 antique stereoview cards capturing early 20th-century life, architecture, and landscapes across East Asia, South Asia, and Europe. This lot features several highly desirable historical views, including Boxer Rebellion-era Imperial China, Meiji-era Japan, colonial South Asia, and historic Germany.
Complete 14-Card Breakdown:
China (7 Views): Features Imperial China / Boxer Rebellion-era photography including The Summer Palace (Peking/Beijing), Legation Street (Peking), Taku Forts on the Peiho River, Chefoo Harbor, Beach at Chefoo, and traditional street scenes in Canton and Peking.
Japan (4 Views): Features hand-tinted and black-and-white images of traditional Meiji-era culture, including Jinrikisha (Rickshaw) Transport, Matsuri Festival Parade, Entrance to Asakusa Temple (Tokyo), and Osaka/Tokyo Harbor.
India (1 View): Features Hindu Fakirs in India.
Germany (1 View): Features the historic Rhine River Bridge (Rheinbrücke).
Additional Travel Scene (1 View): Features an early 1900s international harbor/coastal shipping view.
Condition:
Overall Condition: Very Good antique condition given age (120+ years old).
Card Quality: Strong contrast and detail on photographic prints. Mounts are sturdy with expected minor edge wear, light toning, and surface aging typical of original turn-of-the-century card stock. No major structural folds or missing pieces.
Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the item description.
