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Egypt - Bonfils, Félix et al. Collection of 35 original photographs. Vintage. Albumen prints mounted on light card. Some signed in the plate. Sheet dimensions: approx. 22 x 28 cm. Card dimensions: 39 x 30.5 cm. Around 1880. Beautiful collection with 13 photos by F. Bonfils, 8 photos by George & Constantine Zangaki, 5 photos by Hippolyte Arnoux and 9 photos not attributed to any photographer. - The photos with views of Cairo, pyramids with Sphinx, Phylae, Karnak, Port Said, Alexandria, ancient ruins and other sights. - Backing board somewhat browned in places, occasionally with narrow dampstain or red edges, photos somewhat faded.

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Egypt - Bonfils, Félix et al. Collection of 35 original photographs. Vintage. Albumen prints mounted on light card. Some signed in the plate. Sheet dimensions: approx. 22 x 28 cm. Card dimensions: 39 x 30.5 cm. Around 1880. Beautiful collection with 13 photos by F. Bonfils, 8 photos by George & Constantine Zangaki, 5 photos by Hippolyte Arnoux and 9 photos not attributed to any photographer. - The photos with views of Cairo, pyramids with Sphinx, Phylae, Karnak, Port Said, Alexandria, ancient ruins and other sights. - Backing board somewhat browned in places, occasionally with narrow dampstain or red edges, photos somewhat faded.

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