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1783.a.37

Record Id:

032-003227642

Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:

032-003227642

MDARK:

ark:/81055/vdc_100026867937.0x000ec7

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Format:

ISAD(G)

Reference (shelfmark):

1783.a.37

Title:

The Seven Churches of Asia. With twenty full-page photographs, taken on the spot, historical notes, and itinerary. By A. Svoboda; with an introduction by the Rev. H. B. Tristram, M.A. LL.D. F.R.S. etc. Photographer(s): Svoboda, Alexander

Scope & Content:

Imprint: London: Sampson Low, Son, and Marston, Crown Buildings, Fleet Street. 1869.

Blue cloth quarto, with title and decoration in gilt on upper board, edges gilt, measuring 280 x 220 mm, pp. viii, 76 [2], containing 20 albumen print views of Asia Minor, all somewhat faded, with letterpress description. An advertisement by Svoboda at the back of the volume for 'The entire original series of photographs of the Seven Churches of Asia, and adjacent sites of interest,' lists a total of 62 views offered for sale.

Collection Area:

Printed Collections

Hierarchy Tree:

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Record Type (Level):

Fonds

Extent:

20 items

Digitised Content:

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Start Date:

1860

End Date:

1869

Date Range:

1860s

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Physical Characteristics:

Dimensions: 135 mm x 175 mm

Source of Acquisition:

Material Type:

Photographs

Legal Status:

Not Public Record(s)

Names:

Svoboda, Alexander