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A large collection of b/w photographs from the Danish West Indies, Iceland and Faroe Islands. Consisting of a hardback album containing 82 photographs and 92 unattached photographs. Album 24×18 cm. Photographs 8×11 cm. (174).

Provenance: Member of the Danish parliament Holger Aagaard Hammerich (1845–1915).

The photographs originate from a voyage made in the early 20th century by a group of Danish parliament members, including Holger Aagaard Hammerich, who were to give advice to the parliament concerning a possible sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. Eventually the islands, today known as the US Virgin Islands, were sold in 1917.

Condition

Have yellowed slightly due to ageing. Untattached photographs furthermore curled up. Album with normal signs of age and wear.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

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Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

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Price realised

3,000 DKK  

One bid

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983014 3,000 DKK