[Photography] JAPAN. A photograph album of 23 colorized photographs (circa 1880-1890). 34.5 by 26 cm. Half-bound with two decorated lacquer boards. First plate with a view of a pond on a black background, with birds and rushes in relief, second plate with a cherry tree and butterfly on a red background. The feet of a heron and the reeds are slightly missing. Spine rubbed. A beautiful binding, containing 23 colourised photos measuring 27.5 by 21.5 cm. Some photos poorly contrasted, foxing mostly in margins. Landscapes, temples, young women, children, sedan chair, boat, etc.