18. Moreau Brothers mali and guinee, c.1895 Two volumes, ninety-seven albumen prints, 12x16cm (5x6in.), numbered index with titles in manuscript in French and corresponding numbers against photographs, contemporary half-calf over green boards.
These albums are dedicated to General Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes the colonial head of Mali from 6 September 1880 until 3 September 1883, with a hand written inscription in French in ink on the inside cover of both albums. An interesting set of albums showing architectural details of towns in Mali and Guinee. Mainly topographical, however there are some portrait studies. Towns shown and listed in index are Segou, Koniakary, Moro, Diena, Kayes and a number of unidentified locations in Western Africa.
est. £1500 – £2000