CHARLES REID (1837-1929) and others

Africa, Scotland and elsewhere, circa 1860s

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CHARLES REID (1837-1929) and others
Africa, Scotland and elsewhere, circa 1860s
Fifty stereocards, mounted on pale green or yellow cards, several titled and/or numbered in ink and the majority with photographer's printed credit Charles Reid, Wishaw on verso; with a quantity of miscellaneous stereocards on yellow and buff mounts. (a lot)

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River views, landscapes and architectural studies including a portrait group titled Dr. Mackie & Native Assistants, an old Palace, the Children's Memorial Church, 'Native compound and tombs'; and a few group portraits of Africans in traditional dress. Other subjects include views around Scotland, nine images of a greenhouse and architectural studies of churches.
Stereographs from southern and central Africa before 1900 are rare, the best-known series being that following ................expedition by ............
Charles Reid is better-known for his photographs of animals which he published during the 18.....

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