[Paper theatres] Collection of approx. 45 chromolithogr. or handcol. paper theatre backgrounds

19th/ early 20th cent. (1 late 18th cent. optical view). Var. obl. folio sizes mounted on board (a few on wood, some double-sided) or reinforced w. a frame of sticks at the back, partly perforated for backlight viewing. Most in good/ acceptable condition. Nice collection incl. rather early examples, including several prints on the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris and several (harbour) views. Also incl. a fold-out chromolithogr. board theatre w. a removable central stage opening (w. curtains). Kept in 2 modern board boxes.

(total approx. 45 in 2 board boxes)