Lot no. 1277
South America - Tierra del Fuego
Album with 75 postcards, some in colour, and three original photographs with views of portraits, groups and scenes of and with indigenous people from Tierra del Fuego. Argentina and Chile, around 1900-1920. 13.5 x 9 cm. Inlaid with 4 cards each in transparent film. 4°. Modern plastic album.
Extensive collection with postcards, probably unique in this accumulation. - The views with indigenous people of both sexes of the Alcalufa, Ona, Yagan and other ethnic groups, in individual portraits or in groups, in typical fur clothing and often with weapons. Also city and harbour views, as well as buildings. The postcards mostly with printed legends, partly inscribed and addressed, with stamps and postmark. - In good condition.
South America - Extensive collection with postcards depicting indigineous people from the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, probably unique in this number. - The views show indigenous people of both sexes of the Alcalufa, Ona, Yagan and other ethnic groups, in individual portraits or in groups, in typical fur clothing and often with weapons. In addition, city and harbour views, as well as buildings. The postcards mostly with printed legends, partly inscribed and addressed, with stamps. - In good condition.
This lot is taxed. A premium of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.
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