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A peace meeting at Transvaal, Trafalgar square, London. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 8/9/1899. Selva Collection.
A peace meeting at Transvaal, Trafalgar square, London. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 8/9/1899. Selva Collection.

LSE4326915: A peace meeting at Transvaal, Trafalgar square, London. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 8/9/1899. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th 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

Barricade in the streets of Barcelona, touched by serious orders, since the decision of a strike in the port of the city, the anarchist and Carlist agitators joined the grevists and together they transformed the initial movement into a true emeute, the civil guards harshly repressed the ripers, causing many deaths. Engraving in
Barricade in the streets of Barcelona, touched by serious orders, since the decision of a strike in the port of the city, the anarchist and Carlist agitators joined the grevists and together they transformed the initial movement into a true emeute, the civil guards harshly repressed the ripers, causing many deaths. Engraving in

LSE4327513: Barricade in the streets of Barcelona, touched by serious orders, since the decision of a strike in the port of the city, the anarchist and Carlist agitators joined the grevists and together they transformed the initial movement into a true emeute, the civil guards harshly repressed the ripers, causing many deaths. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 9/3/1902. Selva Collection., Thiriat, Paul (1868-1943) / Bridgeman Images

Artistic instruction of the soldiers of the barracks of the Tourelles and the barracks of the chateau d'eau, at the Musee du Luxembourg, 1902 (print)
Artistic instruction of the soldiers of the barracks of the Tourelles and the barracks of the chateau d'eau, at the Musee du Luxembourg, 1902 (print)

LSE4327584: Artistic instruction of the soldiers of the barracks of the Tourelles and the barracks of the chateau d'eau, at the Musee du Luxembourg, 1902 (print), 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

A makeshift raft, for the emergency rescue of the inhabitants, in the flooded streets of St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg, Russia), where the bustles of the offshore wind come down with such force that they impede the flow of the Neva River, which overflows from its bed and invades the neighborhoods of the city, plunging it into an economic disaster and social. Engraving in
A makeshift raft, for the emergency rescue of the inhabitants, in the flooded streets of St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg, Russia), where the bustles of the offshore wind come down with such force that they impede the flow of the Neva River, which overflows from its bed and invades the neighborhoods of the city, plunging it into an economic disaster and social. Engraving in

LSE4327757: A makeshift raft, for the emergency rescue of the inhabitants, in the flooded streets of St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg, Russia), where the bustles of the offshore wind come down with such force that they impede the flow of the Neva River, which overflows from its bed and invades the neighborhoods of the city, plunging it into an economic disaster and social. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 13/12/1903. Selva Collection., Michel, P.H.G.V. (fl.1883-1903) / Bridgeman Images

Book cover for  the novel “Les vices de Paris, roman des meteques” by Guy de Teramond, 1929 (print)
Book cover for  the novel “Les vices de Paris, roman des meteques” by Guy de Teramond, 1929 (print)

LSE4327775: Book cover for the novel “Les vices de Paris, roman des meteques” by Guy de Teramond, 1929 (print) / 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

King Ahmadou presiding over a council or palabre of the Toucouleur empire in Segou Sikoro (Mali), the wise men sit and the warriors set, the king holds a Muslim rosary in his hands. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.
King Ahmadou presiding over a council or palabre of the Toucouleur empire in Segou Sikoro (Mali), the wise men sit and the warriors set, the king holds a Muslim rosary in his hands. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4328058: King Ahmadou presiding over a council or palabre of the Toucouleur empire in Segou Sikoro (Mali), the wise men sit and the warriors set, the king holds a Muslim rosary in his hands. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, 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

The transport of King Ahmadou's army on the Niger River during the rainy season caused him numerous shipwrecks and many losses of horses. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.
The transport of King Ahmadou's army on the Niger River during the rainy season caused him numerous shipwrecks and many losses of horses. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4328060: The transport of King Ahmadou's army on the Niger River during the rainy season caused him numerous shipwrecks and many losses of horses. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, 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

The attack on Sansandig by the army of King Ahmadou (Toucouleur), where fled Bambara took refuge. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.
The attack on Sansandig by the army of King Ahmadou (Toucouleur), where fled Bambara took refuge. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4328080: The attack on Sansandig by the army of King Ahmadou (Toucouleur), where fled Bambara took refuge. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866, 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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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.
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.

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

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

Old tanneries, in Ulm, drawing by Lancelot, to illustrate Victor Duruy's journey from Paris to Bucharest in 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection.
Old tanneries, in Ulm, drawing by Lancelot, to illustrate Victor Duruy's journey from Paris to Bucharest in 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection.

LSE4324762: Old tanneries, in Ulm, drawing by Lancelot, to illustrate Victor Duruy's journey from Paris to Bucharest in 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection., Lancelot, Dieudonne Auguste (1822-94) / Bridgeman Images

Indian Mummy Aymara (Bolivia), drawing by Paul Marcoy, to illustrate his journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, through South America, 1848 to 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection.
Indian Mummy Aymara (Bolivia), drawing by Paul Marcoy, to illustrate his journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, through South America, 1848 to 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection.

LSE4324825: Indian Mummy Aymara (Bolivia), drawing by Paul Marcoy, to illustrate his journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, through South America, 1848 to 1860. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1862. Selva's collection., Marcoy, Paul (1815-1887) / Bridgeman Images


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