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LSE4326906: A segutter from Paris is drowned by cleaning a fangous derivation. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 15/9/1899. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326969: The capture of In Salah (Algeria), a nevralgic centre for the supply of Tuareg rebels, by the French army that raises the tricolor flag there. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 21/1/1900. Selva Collection., French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327064: Manchester industrialists offered their 1600 workers of both sexes the trip to Paris and one day at the exhibition, mobilizing three trains. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 10/6/1900. Selva Collection., Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327081: A communicant brulee alive, in the chapel of the sisters Saint Joseph de Cluny, in Montrouge, a candle in hand ignited the veil of a little girl, who was deceased some time after the tragedy, this unfortunate accident immediately imposed the measure to ban these candles. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 1/7/1900. Selva Collection., French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326275: The Artisan Turner Kabyle in his workshop makes a huge wooden flat that is used for all purposes, domestic and agricultural, in Kabylia (Algeria). Engraving to illustrate the excursion to the great Kabilie, between the Mediterranee and the Djurjura, in 1864, by the commander Duhousset, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326325: A peasant from the Cordoba region. Sketch taken on the live by Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Engraving to illustrate the voyage in Spain, in 1862 by Charles Davillier and Gustave Dore, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection., Dore, Gustave (1832-83) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326460: Virgin of mercy to Christ who died around 1510-1520, region of South Tyrol, sculpture of predelle in painted and dore wood, preserved at the Musee Bonnat de Bayonne. Selva photography, 2008., Italian School, (16th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326478: Rouletabille behind the wheel of his convertible pursues a car, cover illustration for Gaston Leroux (1868-1927), Pierre Lafitte edition, Paris, 1922. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328297: Bronze shop in Yedo (or Edo, present-day Tokyo), speciality of the city, presenting objects of Buddhist worship: bells, gongs, drums, vases, candelabra, incenses and statues, but also less ritual objects such as a sake cans, lamps, braziers and other household utensils. Engraving to illustrate Japan, travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328392: A mountaineer from Hazara (Punjab, India). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Pandjab and Kashmir, story by Guillaume Lejean, in 1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328455: Piazza Navona, built on the ruins of the Stadium of Domitian of the 1st century, is the pride of Baroque Rome, with the fountain of the 4 rivers, built between 1648-1651, according to the design of Bernini (1598-1620) and the Church of St. Agnes, batie between 1652 and 1657, by Francesco Borromini (1599-1667). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Rome, by Francis Wey, in 1864-1868, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328550: A village of Mandans Indians (or noumah ka kie: pheasants) on the left bank of Missouri, 600 leagues from the city of Saint Louis. Engraving to illustrate an excursion among the Indian tribes of the basins of Colombia and Upper Missouri, by G. Catlin, in 1855, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328314: Beggars at the door of a dead man, customary practice imposes on wealthy families the obligation to set up at the door of their house, on the eve of the funeral ceremony, a servant responsible for distributing almones in small currency to all the poor who come to claim the favor. Engraving to illustrate Japan, travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328336: The matsouri (fair, procession) of tennoo gots, takes place every year on the 6th day of the 6th month, for the fishermen of the beaches of Yedo (or Edo, present-day Tokyo), it is the celebration of the anniversary of their favorite deity: Tengu, the wing god, whom they transport to the sea, source of their subsistence, the most vigorous priests, charge of rites of purification, carry on their shoulder the mikosi (the idol) and undress before entering the water, they are followed by the sinners and begin a simulated struggle to remove the mikosi. Engraving to illustrate Japan, travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328402: When the coffee is collected, the men collect and transport the heavy baskets filled with coffee feves, while the children clean the pulp that surrounds the coffee feves. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Brazil, story by M. and Mme Agassiz, in 1865-1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328479: A popular walk in front of the main gate of the Djaghernaut Pagoda (built around 1200), a holy city and pilgrimage site in southern Bengal. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328493: Hindu types of various castes, a family of vaysias (traders), at the foot of the tree, two women of the sudras caste, (servants), and in the distance, a man of the caste of the Kshatrias (prince or administrator). Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328498: A group of Muslim men in Haiderabad, Pakistan. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328359: Procession to the Sannoo Temple Feast, dedicated to the memory of Zinmou, founder of the empire of Great Japan, located in Yedo (or Edo, present-day Tokyo), which takes place on the 15th day of the 6th month of the year. The procession is pele mele representations of all kinds of figures, historical, mythological, popular, as well as the presentation of the relics of the temple kami; and closing the cortege, the 7 most beautiful ladies in the capital move majestically into their most beautiful toilets, each accompanied by a coskei (parasol carrier). Engraving to illustrate Japan, travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328384: Afghan Montagnards near Sarwar. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Pandjab and Kashmir, story by Guillaume Lejean, in 1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328483: A travel tank fired by two white oxen, for ladies or Hindus wealthy. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328555: The bison dance performed by the warriors in the Mandans Indians (or noumah ka kie: pheasants) on the left bank of Missouri. Engraving to illustrate an excursion among the Indian tribes of the basins of Colombia and Upper Missouri, by G. Catlin, in 1855, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328578: After the ceremony of self-giving to the Great Spirit, the young warriors embrace a frenetic and outflow dance, the weakest are trailing on the ground, among the Mandans Indians (or noumah ka kie: pheasants), on the left bank of Missouri. Engraving to illustrate an excursion among the Indian tribes of the basins of Colombia and Upper Missouri, by G. Catlin, in 1855, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328653: The arcs manufacturer in his workshop, exposes the wood to the flame of a fire of chips, to give them the necessary fold of their curvature. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328686: The troupe of the Saltimbanks the gymnasts of Tokio, they perform under a vast shed or are disposed of bamboo mats, all of them are experienced with these physical exercises but also with the practice of comedy. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328764: The portico carved of a temple in Tripetty (or Tirupati, in Andhra Pradesh), an important place of Hindu pilgrimage. Engraving to illustrate the journey to the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Collection 1869.Collection Selva., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328788: A Hindu religious beggar. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1869, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328833: A night walk in Edo (Tokyo), the rice auction, sale to the encheres of a harvest, which creates a tumultuous gathering in front of a building surmounted by a huge torch of braided straw, with a sign with gold letters and the coat of arms of the collector. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1869, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328656: The pipe tapping machine in his workshop, he uses to tap the pipes a simple board drilled with holes of inegale size, set in iron spiral. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328855: The breeding and trade of cocoons of silk worms: a magneerie for sericiculture, with in the background the cultivation of muriers, indispensable for feeding bombyx. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1869, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328864: Fish traps, placed on the banks of the Yukon River (extreme northern Canada). Engraving to illustrate the voyage and adventures in English Colombia, Vancouver Island and Alaska, by Frederick Whymper, 1864-1867, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1869, edited by Edouard Charton, Hachette edition, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329004: Traditional costume of Croatian women from military borders. Engraving to illustrate the memories of travel among the southern Slavs, by Georges Perrot, in 1868, published in “” Le tour du monde”” 1870-1871, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329023: Traditional costume of shepherds from the borders of Hungary, smoking the pipe, with his dog, his weapons and his herd. Engraving to illustrate the memories of travel among the southern Slavs, by Georges Perrot, in 1868, published in “” Le tour du monde”” 1870-1871, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329051: Portrait of Osceola (1804-1838), leader of seminoles, at the head of the Indian resistance against the United States during the Florida War (1835-1842). Engraving to illustrate the story four months in Florida, by Achille Pousselgue in 1851-1852, published in “” Le tour du monde”” 1870-1871, edited by Edouard Charton, Hachette edition, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329130: The production of pottery in Saniaboury (Laos). Engraving to illustrate the voyage of exploration in Indochina, by Francis Garnier, lieutenant de Vaissseau, in 1866-1868, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1870-1871, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328938: The inspection of recruits at the threshold of the church of Marcapata (Peru), by the pastor of the village, who verify the state of health and strength of the complacent Indians, to form the team of the author's bearers. Engravure pour illustrrer le voyage dans les vallees de Quinquinas, by Paul Marcoy, in 1849-1861, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1870-1871, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images