Königlich Preussische Expedition. Gerhard Rohlfs' Afrika-Reise 1869. In Photographien nach der Natur aufgenommen von E. Salingré [Royal Prussian Expedition. Gerhard Rohlfs' African journey of 1869. In photographs taken from nature by E. Salingré]. Photographer(s): Salingré, Emil
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Imprint: C. Lichtwerk, Berlin [c. 1870]. Red buckram portfolio, measuring 437 x 347mm, with decorative embossed covers and title as above stamped in gilt on front cover. The portfolio has been rebound, retaining the original boards, and contains 41 prints mounted on 40 card mounts each measuri...
Gruppe des Piknik zu Ehren des Abgangs der Karawane S.M. des Königs von Preussen nach Bornu [Picnic at Tripoli to celebrate the departure of the King of Prussia's caravan to Bornu]. Photographer: Salingré, Emil
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Genre: Portrait Photography Picnic group taken just before the start of Rohlf's expedition. The explorer Gustav Nachtigal (1834-1885) is seated (wearing a fez) third from the left. Gerhard Rohlfs stands in the centre of the group.
Fräulein Tinné mit Gefolge zum Besuche bei Gerhard Rohlfs in seinem Lager in der Mschia bei Tripoli [Miss Tinne and followers on their visit to Gerhard Rohlfs' camp in the --- near Tripoli]. Photographer: Salingré, Emil
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Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait, with Tinne and Rohlfs seated in front of tent among palm trees, with various of the former's attendants and servants standing behind. Alexandrine Pieternella Francoise Tinne (1835-1869) came from a wealthy Dutch family and made several voyages of expl...