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1437 - Spain – Canary Islands A collection of 89 expedition photogr…
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Spain – Canary Islands A collection of 89 expedition photographs taken by the German botanist Erwin Baur in the Canary Islands. Berlin, c. 1905. Gelatin silver prints, including 7 x 10.5 to 16 x 11.5 cm (26 x 20.5 cm). Mounted on 69 cardboard panels, loose in half-leather envelopes with mounted labels. Erwin Baur, the German botanist and geneticist, documented the native plants as well as the landscape and people during an expedition to the Canary Islands. Baur is regarded as a leading figure in neo-Darwinism and experimental population genetics, and received numerous honours in recognition of his achievements. His role in the German eugenics movement is controversial. – Some prints are heavily silvered. Overall, a very well-preserved collection featuring numerous botanical photographs, amongst others. Spain. – Canary Islands. – A collection of 89 expedition photographs taken by the German botanist Erwin Baur in the Canary Islands. Berlin, c. 1905. Gelatin silver prints, some mounted on 69 cardboard panels, loose in hardback covers with mounted labels. Erwin Baur, the German botanist and geneticist, documented the native flora as well as the landscape and people during an expedition to the Canary Islands. Baur is regarded as a leading figure in neo-Darwinism and experimental population genetics, and received numerous honours for his achievements. His role in the German eugenics movement is controversial. - Some items show heavy silver etching. Overall, a very well-preserved collection containing numerous botanical photographs, amongst other items. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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