Stereoview Photo of a Japanese Group and House taken by Pierre Rossier
[Japan] This stereoview is one of the earliest photos ever taken in Japan and was taken by Swiss photographer Pierre Rossier (1829-86), came to Japan in 1859 and took the first commercial photos there for English firm, Negretti and Zambra. The photo is captioned on the rear, 'Views in Japan. 61. Jeda. Group of Japanese, and general construction of a Japanese dwelling.' Very scarce as are others from this first series of photos.
Pierre Rossier. 1859.
Mount 17.4 x 8.4cm.
In very good condition with only a hint of age wear. p37011781
