Photographer: W.L.H. Skeen & Co. (active in Ceylon 1860s - 1920) and Charles T. Scowen (active in Ceylon 1870 - 1899) and Unknown. Selected Views of Ceylon. 1870s. 14 albumen prints. Each circa 22 x 28 cm and 28 x 22 cm. 1 with blindstamp Photographers W.L.H. Skeen & Co. Colombo Ceylon, 3 with photographer's name, Scowen, in the negative in lower left/right corner, most mounted to board (time-stained, some with moisture stains), 2 mounted to back and front of board and 2 unmounted.
Some prints with light surface scuffing, some faded in edges, three with stronger moisture damage in lower corners/edge, otherwise most in good condition with rich strong tones.
Some prints with light surface scuffing, some faded in edges, three with stronger moisture damage in lower corners/edge, otherwise most in good condition with rich strong tones.
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15th-20th Century Art & Fine Photography
6:00 AM PT - Jun 11th, 2008
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Galerie Bassenge
Erdener Str. 5a
Berlin, 14193
Berlin, 14193
