[HUNTING AND FISHING]
An interesting miscellany of photographs from the collection of Arnold "Jake" Johnson. Includes nine fine large mounted gelatin silver prints of a mixed angling party, circa 1890, with some wonderful images of women anglers; an album leaf with two albumen prints dated 1887 annotated "Tigress dead in jungle" and "Paying the beaters;" twelve images of the aftermath of various hunts for tigers and other big cats; and six other images of various game, shooting parties, etc. Condition varies.
Provenance: The Collection of Arnold "Jake" Johnson
Sold for $661
Estimated at $200 - $300
Includes Buyer's Premium
[HUNTING AND FISHING]
An interesting miscellany of photographs from the collection of Arnold "Jake" Johnson. Includes nine fine large mounted gelatin silver prints of a mixed angling party, circa 1890, with some wonderful images of women anglers; an album leaf with two albumen prints dated 1887 annotated "Tigress dead in jungle" and "Paying the beaters;" twelve images of the aftermath of various hunts for tigers and other big cats; and six other images of various game, shooting parties, etc. Condition varies.
Provenance: The Collection of Arnold "Jake" Johnson
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Aug 15, 2023
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle held a successful auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps on August 15, 2023. Offered was a summer miscellany of sporting material, Americana, fine bindings, literature, autographs, maps and more!
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