Lot 7488
First Lieutenant Johannes Abel – a rare photo album from German East Africa, dated 1902
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1502 Lots
Description
A total of 68 black-and-white photographs, several in large format (circa 16 x 24 cm), mounted in photo corners. Including multiple shots of Duke Adolf Friedrich zu Mecklenburg, Graf von Goetzen, Abel, as well as the Consecration of the Protestant church in Dar es Salaam (18.5.1902), the Governor's villa in Dar es Salaam, heliograph training (optical signal transmission), parade for the Emperor's birthday 1902, military station Moshi, marching to Mpapua, stations Kilossa and Kilimatinde, district office Tanga, Muanza, Cameroon, Cairo, German officers, Askaris, locals etc. In a new album with newly printed captions. Partially slightly damaged, signs of age. Dimensions 30 x 30 x 5 cm. Rare shots, unique items. Johannes Abel (born 1871) joined the "Schutztruppe" as lieutenant on 30.11.1898, was promoted to First Lieutenant on 15.12.1900 and to Hauptmann (Captain) on 27.1.1908. On 22.4.1912 he was transferred to Cameroon. He was head of the military district of Moshi and adjutant to the Governor.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
