Lot 212
Two Cuban Albums Original Cloth Bound Collector Books: Hand-Tinted Photos (ca. 1910-20) and One History of Cuba (1935) Sepia-Tinted. OBSEQUIO DE LA FABRICA DE CIGARRILLOS LA LEGITIMIDAD DE LA HABANA A SUS FAVORECEDORES A collection of 350+ hand tinted photo cards, premiums when purchasing cigars from the La Ligitimidad Co. Nothing like these were printed in the US. These are high gloss, hand tinted photos 2¼ x 1¾" and with the focus on women. Yes there are some charming photos of men courting women in highly stylized scenes, and wonderful images of young children with their toys and pets. But the great majority are the beauties of the era posing in costumes, neo-classical dress and in some cases early effects photography as if the woman was part of a flower. Some are risqué but still quite innocent. On the whole, the photos are lightly tacked in on verso if someone wanted to remove and sleeve individually it is possible with care. Several duplicates.
The second album "Historia de Cuba": Unique publication by Cigarros La Corona from 1935 of a pictorial history with text of Cuba, the photos themselves coming in the form of collectible trading cards. Near complete and those few missing having copies of the actual photos missing. Not all the photos are portraits of historic figures, but images of ships and ports. 540 sepia photo and 60 facsimiles. In very good condition, note cover of album present but detached.
Perfect for collectors of Tobacciana or historic Cuban ephemera. Very good condition. Estimated Value $500 - UP
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