Album of De Beers diamond compound in South Africa of 1880’s in the city of Kimberley.
The collection includes 26 albumen photos featuring the workers of the compound, the mine, the firm with machinery (marked Booth & Bros engineers), the local market full of people and some views of the city and surrounding areas.
One full view of “Debeer Compound” with didascalia.
The album comes from North Europe. All photos have been covered by a white leaf of paper, maybe an attempt to hide them during the travel from South Africa. Apparently an early attempt of industrial espionage or a moral issue due to slavery.
Four photos has been damaged when removing the paper, one of them is the view of De Beer compound.
In fair conditions.
Half leather cover with gilt decorations in the back in good conditions lightly worn in the extremities.
Size cm 31x27.
Size of each photo cm 14,5x19 circa Weight Kg. 3
Economy shipping: South Africa: $ 40 (15-20 working days)
USA Canada and the rest of the world $50 (10-15 working days)
UE $ 25 (5-8 working days)
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Fair
- Size: 31x27 cm
- Sold By: Sephora Libri
- Contact Person: Elena Serru
- Country: Italy
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 3492903979
- Preferred Payment Methods: paypal credit card
- Trade Associations: Sephora di Elena Serru
