A large collection of b/w photographs from the Danish West Indies, Iceland...
A large collection of b/w photographs from the Danish West Indies, Iceland and Faroe Islands. Consisting of a hardback album containing 82 photographs and 92 unattached photographs. Album 24×18 cm. Photographs 8×11 cm. (174).
Provenance: Member of the Danish parliament Holger Aagaard Hammerich (1845–1915).
The photographs originate from a voyage made in the early 20th century by a group of Danish parliament members, including Holger Aagaard Hammerich, who were to give advice to the parliament concerning a possible sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. Eventually the islands, today known as the US Virgin Islands, were sold in 1917.
Condition: Have yellowed slightly due to ageing. Untattached photographs furthermore curled up. Album with normal signs of age and wear.
Category: Photos ▸ Vintage photographs
Additional Remarks: Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
Preview: In Lyngby
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A large collection of b/w photographs from the Danish West Indies, Iceland and Faroe Islands. Consisting of a hardback album containing 82 photographs and 92 unattached photographs. Album 24×18 cm. Photographs 8×11 cm. (174).
Provenance: Member of the Danish parliament Holger Aagaard Hammerich (1845–1915).
The photographs originate from a voyage made in the early 20th century by a group of Danish parliament members, including Holger Aagaard Hammerich, who were to give advice to the parliament concerning a possible sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. Eventually the islands, today known as the US Virgin Islands, were sold in 1917.
Condition: Have yellowed slightly due to ageing. Untattached photographs furthermore curled up. Album with normal signs of age and wear.
Category: Photos ▸ Vintage photographs
Additional Remarks: Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
Preview: In Lyngby
