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High Buddhist priest being adored, surrounded by his disciples rhythming the ritual with gong and cymbals. 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, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
High Buddhist priest being adored, surrounded by his disciples rhythming the ritual with gong and cymbals. 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, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326019: High Buddhist priest being adored, surrounded by his disciples rhythming the ritual with gong and cymbals. 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, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

The investigating judge in the performance of his duties, kneeling in front of him, charges him with a samurai. 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, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
The investigating judge in the performance of his duties, kneeling in front of him, charges him with a samurai. 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, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326045: The investigating judge in the performance of his duties, kneeling in front of him, charges him with a samurai. 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, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

The Obbos (tribe of Uganda) performing a war dance. Engravure pour illustration le voyage au lac Albert, en 1861-1864, de Sir Samuel White Baker, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.
The Obbos (tribe of Uganda) performing a war dance. Engravure pour illustration le voyage au lac Albert, en 1861-1864, de Sir Samuel White Baker, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326087: The Obbos (tribe of Uganda) performing a war dance. Engravure pour illustration le voyage au lac Albert, en 1861-1864, de Sir Samuel White Baker, 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

The lower foot of the bronze statue of St. Peter, an object of veneration for the Catholic pelerins entering the Vatican St. Peter's Basilica. Engraving to illustrate the story of Ludovic Celler: la semaine sainte à Rome, en 1863, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.
The lower foot of the bronze statue of St. Peter, an object of veneration for the Catholic pelerins entering the Vatican St. Peter's Basilica. Engraving to illustrate the story of Ludovic Celler: la semaine sainte à Rome, en 1863, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326134: The lower foot of the bronze statue of St. Peter, an object of veneration for the Catholic pelerins entering the Vatican St. Peter's Basilica. Engraving to illustrate the story of Ludovic Celler: la semaine sainte à Rome, en 1863, 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

The animation of a house and the activities of the street. 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 animation of a house and the activities of the street. 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.

LSE4326178: The animation of a house and the activities of the street. 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

Suicide attempt by Samory (or Samori) Toure (1830-1900), ruler of a territory comprising present-day Guinee and Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso) and fighting French colonization in West Africa, he stabbed himself while captivated by French troops. Engraving in
Suicide attempt by Samory (or Samori) Toure (1830-1900), ruler of a territory comprising present-day Guinee and Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso) and fighting French colonization in West Africa, he stabbed himself while captivated by French troops. Engraving in

LSE4326859: Suicide attempt by Samory (or Samori) Toure (1830-1900), ruler of a territory comprising present-day Guinee and Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso) and fighting French colonization in West Africa, he stabbed himself while captivated by French troops. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 5/2/1899. Selva Collection., Meaulle, F.L. (1844-1901) & Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) / 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

The health of the chef, the cardinals reunited, instruct the master cook to congratulate him by toasting to his health. Engraving in
The health of the chef, the cardinals reunited, instruct the master cook to congratulate him by toasting to his health. Engraving in

LSE4326800: The health of the chef, the cardinals reunited, instruct the master cook to congratulate him by toasting to his health. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 21/8/1898. Selva Collection., Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901) / Bridgeman Images

The storm caused the sinking of the steamer L'angers, which broke against the pier of Dieppe, lit by the lighthouse of the harbour. Engraving in
The storm caused the sinking of the steamer L'angers, which broke against the pier of Dieppe, lit by the lighthouse of the harbour. Engraving in

LSE4326838: The storm caused the sinking of the steamer L'angers, which broke against the pier of Dieppe, lit by the lighthouse of the harbour. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 22/1/1899. Selva Collection., Meaulle, F.L. (1844-1901) & Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) / 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

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
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

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

Manchester industrialists offered their 1600 workers of both sexes the trip to Paris and one day at the exhibition, mobilizing three trains. Engraving in
Manchester industrialists offered their 1600 workers of both sexes the trip to Paris and one day at the exhibition, mobilizing three trains. Engraving in

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

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
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

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

Rouletabille behind the wheel of his convertible pursues a car, cover illustration for Gaston Leroux (1868-1927), Pierre Lafitte edition, Paris, 1922. Selva Collection.
Rouletabille behind the wheel of his convertible pursues a car, cover illustration for Gaston Leroux (1868-1927), Pierre Lafitte edition, Paris, 1922. Selva Collection.

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

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

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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

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.
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.

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

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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


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