896 - 55 glass plate negatives and an original map of the Battle of Tabora. From the personal photographer of General Charles Tombeur, commander-in-chief of the Force publique. A very fine collection of 55 glass plate negatives, featuring mostly previously unpublished photographs of the Battle of Tabora, the lead-up to the battle, and the occupation of the city. Accompanied by 39 later prints from some of these negatives, showing, in particular, Belgian seaplanes, military fleet vessels, indigenous troops, artillery (including trench artillery), and a portrait of Cardinal Lavigerie. Nine plates have cracks. An original 1916 English map of the Lake Kivu area, mounted on canvas, with handwritten annotations of Belgian positions. An exceptional collection, with patina. 55 glass-plate negatives and an original map of the Battle of Tabora. From the personal photographer of General Charles Tombeur, commander-in-chief of the Force Publique. An excellent collection of 55 glass-plate negatives, showing mostly unpublished photographs of the Battle of Tabora, the preceding advance, and the occupation of the town. Accompanied by 39 later prints from some of these negatives, depicting, among other subjects, Belgian seaplanes, military flotilla vessels, indigenous troops, artillery (including trench artillery), and a portrait of Cardinal Lavigerie. Nine plates have cracks. An original 1916 British linen-backed map of the Lake Kivu area, with handwritten annotations showing Belgian positions. An exceptional collection, with patina.