Lot 866
Otto Körner (1868 - 1950), paymaster of the Schutztruppe (protection force) in German East Africa - a photograph album, 1895 – 1901
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A104m | Live auction | 875 Lots
Hammer price € 1,900
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More than 80 photographs in black and white of various sizes, glued in, meticulously captioned. Including peace expedition 1899, punitive expedition 1900 with officers and askaris, Paymaster Körner, Kibo, Meru, indigenous warriors, albino, Lake Balbal, Kibagnoto, war camp, grave of missionaries, prisoners, leaders of the revolt 1899, excursion to Kilimanjaro, chieftains etc. In a contemporary album with gold imprint (tr.) "III. Memories of my sojourn in Moshi German East Africa 1895 – 1901" (dimensions 25 x 34 x 5 cm). In the original cardboard slipcase. Slightly damaged in places, traces of use and age. Körner was active in German East Africa between 1892 and 1901. Cf. his farewell gift in the form of a bronze askari and his order clasp in auction 90, lots 310 and 3052.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
