November Photo Sale
Monday, 24 November - Thursday, 11 December 2025

UNKNOWN - Wellington in the 1870s from Mt Victoria

Estimate $80 - $120

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Lot Details

ex the William Main collection. Reproduction print made in 1969 from original plate glass negative. Has attached newspaper article on rear identifying various buildings in the photo.

  • Name of Photographer: UNKNOWN
  • Nationality: New Zealand
  • Title of Work: Wellington in the 1870s from Mt Victoria
  • Medium: Gelatin Silver Photograph
  • Image Size: 28.7cm x 37.0cm
  • Overall Size: 28.7cm x 37.0cm
  • Framed?: unmounted
  • Signed?: Unsigned
  • Stock No: PH0247
UNKNOWN - Wellington in the 1870s from Mt Victoria Image 1++
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