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#26165. Views From Burmah #20 by Rev. A. Bunker Orange-mount view, c. 1870's; titled #20, "Zayat; Salwen River." Listing of 42 titles on reverse, and note that views are available from Women's Baptist Missionary Society, Boston. Corners slightly rubbed, else EX; scarce. $40.00
#32126. Tower of London - The Horse Armory Square-cornered yellow mount, c. 1860's, from a 24-view series taken inside the Tower of London by J. Davis Burton. Identified on reverse as No. 7 - The Horse Armory. A nicely composed image of a line of armor-clad statuary of horses and riders. One or two minute scuff marks on the image, not interfering with the overall quality; mount corners minutely rubbed. Scarce. $50.00
#32120. Rome: Tempio della Fortuna Ivory-mount view, c. 1860's, by Sommer & Behles, photographers in Rome and Naples, Italy. This image is titled No. 46, "Tempio della Fortuna." Excellent detail, excellent condition. $20.00
#32125. Rome: Fora Romana... Ivory-mount view, c. 1860's, by Sommer & Behles, photographers in Rome and Naples, Italy. This image is titled No. 81, "Fora Romana preso di sapra..." Excellent detail, although the overall image is a little light. I think the lightness is in the original printing, and not due to fading with time. $20.00
#32184. Rome: Tempio di Cracosta Ivory-mount view, c. 1860's, 3-1/4x7", by Sommer & Behles, photographers in Rome and Naples, Italy. This image is titled No. 40, "Tempio di Cracosta". Excellent detail, although the overall image is a little light. Man, probably the photographer's assistant, stands at the base of the columned structure for perspective. I think the lightness is in the original printing, and not due to fading with time. $20.00
#32185. Florence: Panorama Ivory-mount view, c. 1860's, 3-1/4x6-7/8", by Sommer & Behles, photographers in Rome and Naples, Italy. This image is titled No. 802, Panorama da S. Miniato (Firenze)". Excellent detail, beautiful tonal range. Fine example of the quality of these photographers, and great historical view. Excellent condition. $25.00
#32156. Rome: Forum Trajanum Ivory-mount view, c. 1860's, by Sommer & Behles, photographers in Rome and Naples, Italy. This image is titled No. 22, "Forum Trajanum (Roma)". Excellent detail in this architectural study; minuscule abrasions on the top edge of the mount. $20.00
#32170. Chiesa du S Pietro della Piazza (Roma) Light weight ivory-mount view, c. 1860's, by Sommer & Behles, photographers in Rome and Naples, Italy. This image is titled No. 1.. Extremely fine detail in this architectural study. Scarce. $20.00
#32177. Ponte e Castello S. Angelo (Roma) Light weight ivory-mount view, c. 1860's, by Sommer & Behles, photographers in Rome and Naples, Italy. This image is titled No. 6. Extremely fine detail in this architectural study. Scarce. $20.00
#32178. Arco di Septimns Severns Light weight ivory-mount view, c. 1860's, by Sommer & Behles, photographers in Rome and Naples, Italy. This image is titled No. 33. Extremely fine detail in this architectural study. Minute wear to mount edges; scarce. $20.00
#26167. #1364, The Manger, Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestine, 1901 H.C. White Co. Curved mount ivory card; also numbered 53 as part of a series on the country. Shows the place where it is said Mary laid the baby Jesus. EX. Descriptive information on reverse. $10.00
#26166. #1371, Ruins of House of Mary and Martha, Bethany, Palestine, 1901 H.C. White Co. Curved mount ivory card; also numbered 61 as part of a series on the country. Shows ruins of house where Jesus often stayed. Description of scene on reverse. EX. $10.00
#32167. Entrance of Palace Garden, Naples, by Alphonse Bernoud. 3-1/4x6-7/8"; c. 1850's-1860's. This quality image is on a lightweight white square-corner mount. Superb detail in this architectural study of the entrance gates, with statuary. Excellent condition. $20.00
#32169. Leamington--Euston Place. 3-1/4x6-3/4"; c. 1860's. This quality image is on a square-cornered yellow mount, unidentified by photographer. This detailed English view shows a half-dozen people posed in the foreground, with the grandeur of the building behind them. Identified as view #6 in an apparent series. Excellent condition. $30.00
#32183. Leamington--The College. 3-1/4x6-3/4"; c. 1860's. This quality image is on a square-cornered yellow mount, unidentified by photographer. This detailed English view shows a three young men posed in the foreground, with the grandeur of the building behind them. Identified as view #20 in an apparent series. Excellent condition. $30.00
#32182. King's Palace, Florence Italy, 1870's 3-3/8x7" orange mount view by Giacomo Brogi of Florence. Detailed, if bland, architectural study of the palace. Excellent condition. $20.00