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Iron ore smelting at Fouta Djalon, Senegal, drawing by Hadamard, to illustrate Lieutenant Lambert's journey to the Fouta Djalon in 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde”” 1861. Selva's collection.
Iron ore smelting at Fouta Djalon, Senegal, drawing by Hadamard, to illustrate Lieutenant Lambert's journey to the Fouta Djalon in 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde”” 1861. Selva's collection.

LSE4324562: Iron ore smelting at Fouta Djalon, Senegal, drawing by Hadamard, to illustrate Lieutenant Lambert's journey to the Fouta Djalon in 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde”” 1861. Selva's collection., French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

Drunkenness of smokers, drawing by the author, to illustrate 3 years of captivity among the patagons, 1856, by A.Guinnard. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde”” 1861. Selva's collection.
Drunkenness of smokers, drawing by the author, to illustrate 3 years of captivity among the patagons, 1856, by A.Guinnard. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde”” 1861. Selva's collection.

LSE4324604: Drunkenness of smokers, drawing by the author, to illustrate 3 years of captivity among the patagons, 1856, by A.Guinnard. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde”” 1861. Selva's collection., French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

The view of the port of Rhodes and the gate of Aubusson, drawing by Eugene Flandin, to illustrate his journey to the island of Rhodes in 1844. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection.
The view of the port of Rhodes and the gate of Aubusson, drawing by Eugene Flandin, to illustrate his journey to the island of Rhodes in 1844. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection.

LSE4324797: The view of the port of Rhodes and the gate of Aubusson, drawing by Eugene Flandin, to illustrate his journey to the island of Rhodes in 1844. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection., Flandin, Eugene (1809-76) / Bridgeman Images

Adoration of images in Siberia, drawing by Eve Felinska, to illustrate his memories of exile in Siberia in 1839. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection.
Adoration of images in Siberia, drawing by Eve Felinska, to illustrate his memories of exile in Siberia in 1839. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection.

LSE4324862: Adoration of images in Siberia, drawing by Eve Felinska, to illustrate his memories of exile in Siberia in 1839. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection., Felinska, Eve (179З-1859) / Bridgeman Images

Port Said shipyards, on the edge of the Suez Canal, at its exit from Lake Menzaleh, drawing by Grenet, to illustrate an excursion to the Suez Canal, in 1862, by Paul Merruau. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1863. Selva's collection.
Port Said shipyards, on the edge of the Suez Canal, at its exit from Lake Menzaleh, drawing by Grenet, to illustrate an excursion to the Suez Canal, in 1862, by Paul Merruau. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1863. Selva's collection.

LSE4325070: Port Said shipyards, on the edge of the Suez Canal, at its exit from Lake Menzaleh, drawing by Grenet, to illustrate an excursion to the Suez Canal, in 1862, by Paul Merruau. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1863. Selva's collection., Grenet, Edward (1857-1915) / Bridgeman Images

The Harz coal-makers, a German forest massif, drawing by Stroobant, to illustrate a visit to the Harz mines in 1862 by Adolphe Carnot. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1863. Selva's collection.
The Harz coal-makers, a German forest massif, drawing by Stroobant, to illustrate a visit to the Harz mines in 1862 by Adolphe Carnot. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1863. Selva's collection.

LSE4325082: The Harz coal-makers, a German forest massif, drawing by Stroobant, to illustrate a visit to the Harz mines in 1862 by Adolphe Carnot. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1863. Selva's collection., Stroobant, Francois (Franz) (1819-1916) / Bridgeman Images

The picking of Syri, or betel, whose lime coated sheet is essential for the production of local Chic. Drawing by M. de Molins, to illustrate his journey to Java, 1858 to 1861. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.
The picking of Syri, or betel, whose lime coated sheet is essential for the production of local Chic. Drawing by M. de Molins, to illustrate his journey to Java, 1858 to 1861. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.

LSE4325171: The picking of Syri, or betel, whose lime coated sheet is essential for the production of local Chic. Drawing by M. de Molins, to illustrate his journey to Java, 1858 to 1861. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., Molins, Auguste de (1810-86) / Bridgeman Images

The rat killer in Pekin. Drawing by Emile Bayard (1837-1891), to illustrate the journey of Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France to China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.
The rat killer in Pekin. Drawing by Emile Bayard (1837-1891), to illustrate the journey of Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France to China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.

LSE4325183: The rat killer in Pekin. Drawing by Emile Bayard (1837-1891), to illustrate the journey of Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France to China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) / Bridgeman Images

Meriah Pujah or human sacrifice, Khondistan (English Indies). Drawing by Fuchs, to illustrate Major John Campbell's study of human sacrifices in the English Indies, 1840-1854. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.
Meriah Pujah or human sacrifice, Khondistan (English Indies). Drawing by Fuchs, to illustrate Major John Campbell's study of human sacrifices in the English Indies, 1840-1854. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.

LSE4325197: Meriah Pujah or human sacrifice, Khondistan (English Indies). Drawing by Fuchs, to illustrate Major John Campbell's study of human sacrifices in the English Indies, 1840-1854. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

The nap of the carriers of the port of Alicante, sketch made on the lively of Gustave Dore (1832-1883), to illustrate his journey to Spain, in 1862, with Ch. Davillier. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.
The nap of the carriers of the port of Alicante, sketch made on the lively of Gustave Dore (1832-1883), to illustrate his journey to Spain, in 1862, with Ch. Davillier. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.

LSE4325314: The nap of the carriers of the port of Alicante, sketch made on the lively of Gustave Dore (1832-1883), to illustrate his journey to Spain, in 1862, with Ch. Davillier. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., Dore, Gustave (1832-83) / Bridgeman Images

A funeral in Pekin, in the front row of the cortege, advance the banners with inscriptions of praise, followed by a troupe of musicians, then the monks carrying the statues of the deities, preceding the beer, on a huge catafalque, covered with silk draperies, drawing by Janet Lange, to illustrate the journey from Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France in China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.
A funeral in Pekin, in the front row of the cortege, advance the banners with inscriptions of praise, followed by a troupe of musicians, then the monks carrying the statues of the deities, preceding the beer, on a huge catafalque, covered with silk draperies, drawing by Janet Lange, to illustrate the journey from Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France in China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.

LSE4325350: A funeral in Pekin, in the front row of the cortege, advance the banners with inscriptions of praise, followed by a troupe of musicians, then the monks carrying the statues of the deities, preceding the beer, on a huge catafalque, covered with silk draperies, drawing by Janet Lange, to illustrate the journey from Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France in China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., Janet, Ange-Louis (Janet-Lange) (1815-72) / Bridgeman Images

View of a cafe in La Marsa (Tunis), drawing by A.de Bar, to illustrate a trip to Tunis, in 1859, by Amable Crapelet. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection.
View of a cafe in La Marsa (Tunis), drawing by A.de Bar, to illustrate a trip to Tunis, in 1859, by Amable Crapelet. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection.

LSE4325399: View of a cafe in La Marsa (Tunis), drawing by A.de Bar, to illustrate a trip to Tunis, in 1859, by Amable Crapelet. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection., Bar, Alexandre de (1821-1901) (after) / Bridgeman Images

A segutter from Paris is drowned by cleaning a fangous derivation. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 15/9/1899. Selva Collection.
A segutter from Paris is drowned by cleaning a fangous derivation. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 15/9/1899. Selva Collection.

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

Events at Transvaal: Interview in Bloemfontein between, Mr. Kruger (1825-1904) President of Transvaal and Mr. Steijn, President of Orange State, to jointly formulate peace proposals to the English, on condition of their respective independence. Engraving in
Events at Transvaal: Interview in Bloemfontein between, Mr. Kruger (1825-1904) President of Transvaal and Mr. Steijn, President of Orange State, to jointly formulate peace proposals to the English, on condition of their respective independence. Engraving in

LSE4327010: Events at Transvaal: Interview in Bloemfontein between, Mr. Kruger (1825-1904) President of Transvaal and Mr. Steijn, President of Orange State, to jointly formulate peace proposals to the English, on condition of their respective independence. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 26 /3/1900. Selva Collection., French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

A lion jumps on his tamer and hurts him in his face and arms, and in the bottom of the cage a woman shoots a gun in the air to try to dispel the animals attention. Engraving in Le petit journal 18/11/1900
A lion jumps on his tamer and hurts him in his face and arms, and in the bottom of the cage a woman shoots a gun in the air to try to dispel the animals attention. Engraving in Le petit journal 18/11/1900

LSE4327187: A lion jumps on his tamer and hurts him in his face and arms, and in the bottom of the cage a woman shoots a gun in the air to try to dispel the animals attention. Engraving in Le petit journal 18/11/1900, French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

The ardent Chapel of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at Osborne, where its coffin is exhibited, along with the purple mantle bordered with ermine and the royal crown, and solemnly guarded by the grenadiers before its burial at Frogmore Chapel. Engraving in
The ardent Chapel of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at Osborne, where its coffin is exhibited, along with the purple mantle bordered with ermine and the royal crown, and solemnly guarded by the grenadiers before its burial at Frogmore Chapel. Engraving in

LSE4327236: The ardent Chapel of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at Osborne, where its coffin is exhibited, along with the purple mantle bordered with ermine and the royal crown, and solemnly guarded by the grenadiers before its burial at Frogmore Chapel. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 17/2/1901. Selva Collection., French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

The submarine Gustave Zede emerge in the old port of Marseille, after a series of manoeuvres that began in Ajaccio. Engraving in
The submarine Gustave Zede emerge in the old port of Marseille, after a series of manoeuvres that began in Ajaccio. Engraving in

LSE4327371: The submarine Gustave Zede emerge in the old port of Marseille, after a series of manoeuvres that began in Ajaccio. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 28/7/1901. Selva Collection., French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

Thirteen French prisoners, defensers of Transvaalian independence, locked in the island of Saint Helene by the English who captured them in South Africa, gathered in front of the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), general and emperor of the French. Engraving in
Thirteen French prisoners, defensers of Transvaalian independence, locked in the island of Saint Helene by the English who captured them in South Africa, gathered in front of the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), general and emperor of the French. Engraving in

LSE4327460: Thirteen French prisoners, defensers of Transvaalian independence, locked in the island of Saint Helene by the English who captured them in South Africa, gathered in front of the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), general and emperor of the French. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 15/12/1901. Selva Collection., French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

In the vicinity of Auch (Gers), two masked criminals entered a house occupied by two old men at night, after having tied them up, they robbed the house from top to top. Engraving in
In the vicinity of Auch (Gers), two masked criminals entered a house occupied by two old men at night, after having tied them up, they robbed the house from top to top. Engraving in

LSE4327481: In the vicinity of Auch (Gers), two masked criminals entered a house occupied by two old men at night, after having tied them up, they robbed the house from top to top. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 26/1/1902. Selva Collection., French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

Five hundred thousand poor invited to a banquet by King Edward VII (1841-1910), this banquet originally prepared for the festivities of the coronation, which was postponed because of illness, was kept for the demunis, so they are attable in the parks of London, under British flags. Engraving in
Five hundred thousand poor invited to a banquet by King Edward VII (1841-1910), this banquet originally prepared for the festivities of the coronation, which was postponed because of illness, was kept for the demunis, so they are attable in the parks of London, under British flags. Engraving in

LSE4327593: Five hundred thousand poor invited to a banquet by King Edward VII (1841-1910), this banquet originally prepared for the festivities of the coronation, which was postponed because of illness, was kept for the demunis, so they are attable in the parks of London, under British flags. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 27/7/1902. Selva Collection., Thiriat, Paul (1868-1943) / Bridgeman Images

Le preche en plein air, in London, drawing by Durand Brager, to illustrate An excursion to the poor neighbourhoods of London, in 1862, by L.Simonin. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection.
Le preche en plein air, in London, drawing by Durand Brager, to illustrate An excursion to the poor neighbourhoods of London, in 1862, by L.Simonin. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection.

LSE4325485: Le preche en plein air, in London, drawing by Durand Brager, to illustrate An excursion to the poor neighbourhoods of London, in 1862, by L.Simonin. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

Un foyer d'auberge à Saint Cernin, engraving to illustrate a voyage to the volcanoes of central France in 1864, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
Un foyer d'auberge à Saint Cernin, engraving to illustrate a voyage to the volcanoes of central France in 1864, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4325684: Un foyer d'auberge à Saint Cernin, engraving to illustrate a voyage to the volcanoes of central France in 1864, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

Meeting at Arrabal, Paris, March 19, 2008 (from left to right): Olivier O. Olivier (painter), Fernando Arrabal (playwright), Fanchon Daemers (singer and musicologist), (and in the foreground, in profile: Gustavo Korsatz). Photography Leonard de Selva, Paris 2008.
Meeting at Arrabal, Paris, March 19, 2008 (from left to right): Olivier O. Olivier (painter), Fernando Arrabal (playwright), Fanchon Daemers (singer and musicologist), (and in the foreground, in profile: Gustavo Korsatz). Photography Leonard de Selva, Paris 2008.

LSE4327836: Meeting at Arrabal, Paris, March 19, 2008 (from left to right): Olivier O. Olivier (painter), Fernando Arrabal (playwright), Fanchon Daemers (singer and musicologist), (and in the foreground, in profile: Gustavo Korsatz). Photography Leonard de Selva, Paris 2008. / Bridgeman Images

Meeting at Arrabal, Paris, March 19, 2008 (from left to right): Olivier O. Olivier (painter), Fernando Arrabal (playwright), Fanchon Daemers (singer and musicologist). Photography Leonard de Selva, Paris 2008.
Meeting at Arrabal, Paris, March 19, 2008 (from left to right): Olivier O. Olivier (painter), Fernando Arrabal (playwright), Fanchon Daemers (singer and musicologist). Photography Leonard de Selva, Paris 2008.

LSE4327858: Meeting at Arrabal, Paris, March 19, 2008 (from left to right): Olivier O. Olivier (painter), Fernando Arrabal (playwright), Fanchon Daemers (singer and musicologist). Photography Leonard de Selva, Paris 2008. / Bridgeman Images

The imperial runner, carrying the Mikado depeches. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.
The imperial runner, carrying the Mikado depeches. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326173: The imperial runner, carrying the Mikado depeches. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, 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

Monkey Mountain, along the Senegal River, shortly after the Gouina Falls (Mali). Engravure to illustrate the story of Lieutenant Mage's voyage in Western Sudan between 1863 and 1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.
Monkey Mountain, along the Senegal River, shortly after the Gouina Falls (Mali). Engravure to illustrate the story of Lieutenant Mage's voyage in Western Sudan between 1863 and 1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4328022: Monkey Mountain, along the Senegal River, shortly after the Gouina Falls (Mali). Engravure to illustrate the story of Lieutenant Mage's voyage in Western Sudan between 1863 and 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

Interior view of a large Buddhist temple, belonging to the Taikoun (temporal ruler of Japan) in Yedo (or Edo, imperial capital, present-day Tokyo). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.
Interior view of a large Buddhist temple, belonging to the Taikoun (temporal ruler of Japan) in Yedo (or Edo, imperial capital, present-day Tokyo). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326200: Interior view of a large Buddhist temple, belonging to the Taikoun (temporal ruler of Japan) in Yedo (or Edo, imperial capital, present-day Tokyo). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, 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

A sleigh and his crew lost in the Hummocks, torn blocks of ice that animate the surface of the ice pack. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to the free sea of the Arctic pole, by Doctor Hayes, surgeon of the United States Navy, in 1860-1862, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.
A sleigh and his crew lost in the Hummocks, torn blocks of ice that animate the surface of the ice pack. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to the free sea of the Arctic pole, by Doctor Hayes, surgeon of the United States Navy, in 1860-1862, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4328133: A sleigh and his crew lost in the Hummocks, torn blocks of ice that animate the surface of the ice pack. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to the free sea of the Arctic pole, by Doctor Hayes, surgeon of the United States Navy, in 1860-1862, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

Lesghinska, a national dance throughout the Caucasus, which consists of very dificile and very eccentric steps that the dancer performs in rhythm with animated but uniform music. It is the same for men and women who form separate groups without ever mixing each other. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the provinces of the Caucasus, by Basile Vereschaguine, in 1864-1865, published in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.
Lesghinska, a national dance throughout the Caucasus, which consists of very dificile and very eccentric steps that the dancer performs in rhythm with animated but uniform music. It is the same for men and women who form separate groups without ever mixing each other. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the provinces of the Caucasus, by Basile Vereschaguine, in 1864-1865, published in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4328144: Lesghinska, a national dance throughout the Caucasus, which consists of very dificile and very eccentric steps that the dancer performs in rhythm with animated but uniform music. It is the same for men and women who form separate groups without ever mixing each other. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the provinces of the Caucasus, by Basile Vereschaguine, in 1864-1865, published in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

Braiders of silk cords, in their workshop in Yedo (or Edo, present-day Tokyo); these braids are very extended since they are used to arrange and maintain military and civilian costumes (the Japanese ignore the button and the clip to tie the clothes). 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.
Braiders of silk cords, in their workshop in Yedo (or Edo, present-day Tokyo); these braids are very extended since they are used to arrange and maintain military and civilian costumes (the Japanese ignore the button and the clip to tie the clothes). 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.

LSE4328276: Braiders of silk cords, in their workshop in Yedo (or Edo, present-day Tokyo); these braids are very extended since they are used to arrange and maintain military and civilian costumes (the Japanese ignore the button and the clip to tie the clothes). 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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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


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