a group of 16 photographs, vintage gelatin silver prints 1933 and earlier, used in the production of 'Pageant of the Century' (Odhams Press Limited 1934) featuring key events 1900-1933 from various press agencies, including Boer war, WWI, fashion, broadcasting, Casement trial, factories, food shortages 1918, General Strike, Northumerland miner's demonstration, typically images 19cm x 13.5cm many with cropping lines; with a group of 16 vintage silver gelatin prints issued by the Imperial War Museum of WWII North Africa campaign, printed c.1960s; with a few other vintage photographs (32+)
a group of 16 photographs, vintage gelatin silver prints 1933 and earlier, used in the production of 'Pageant of the Century' (Odhams Press Limited 1934) featuring key events 1900-1933 from various press agencies, including Boer war, WWI, fashion, broadcasting, Casement trial, factories, food shortages 1918, General Strike, Northumerland miner's demonstration, typically images 19cm x 13.5cm many with cropping lines; with a group of 16 vintage silver gelatin prints issued by the Imperial War Museum of WWII North Africa campaign, printed c.1960s; with a few other vintage photographs (32+)
Auction: The Collectors Sale, 5th May, 2022