Amsterdam, collection of albumen prints and postcards

(1) 17 albumen prints. Mid to late 19th cent. Var. sizes. Some topographical views of the city, showing popular landmarks such as the Amstel Hotel and the Royal Palace, but many street (and canal) views as well. Most mounted on cardboard. Many w. dam. such as sm. (repaired) tears and fading. (2) Approx. 210 postcards showing views of Amsterdam. Late 19th cent. Incl. topographical and num. street views of a.o. the Warmoesstraat, Rembrandtplein, the Rijksmuseum, Leidschestraat, Reguliersgracht, Vondelpark, Keizersgracht, Prins Hendrikkade, De Beurs, historic windmills, Damrak, Overtoom and Rokin. Incl. photos by a.o. Buurman-De Haas, N.J. Boon, J. Nuss, C. Cnobloch, C.P. Kuppers, Louis Diefenthal and H.S. Speelman. All postcards tipped-in on paper mounts. Incl. a few photo cards. B/w, col. and handcol., most circulated.

A wonderful collection of 19th century photographs and postcards of Amsterdam. (total approx. 227)