Stevenson, Robert Louis (1850-1894) 13 Photographs Taken in Hawaii and Samoa

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Stevenson, Robert Louis (1850-1894) 13 Photographs Taken in Hawaii and Samoa. New York: Kenneth Alexander, [c. 1890].
Portfolio with contents page and thirteen loose plates housed in the publisher's cover, set number 37 of 150, with the original label on the front board, signed by the publisher on the contents page, lacking ribbon, corners slightly bumped, spine fabric frail but intact, 10 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.
Stevenson is unmistakable in this compelling series of photographs taken in relaxed settings with King and Queen Kalakaua, and with other friends, playing cards, making music, talking, and sharing meals. After this limited edition of 150 copies, the original plates were destroyed.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

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