Original Photograph – 1932 - Basilica di S. Marco e Campanile - Venezia Italy

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View Original Photograph – 1932 - Basilica di S. Marco e Campanile - Venezia Italy with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Original black-and-white photograph. They were sold individually or in ready-made sets (e.g., “Milan – 20 Views”). Travelers would buy them as souvenirs or insert them into family albums. Original Photograph – 1932 – Basilica di S. Marco e Campanile - Venezia Italy Original black-and-white photograph. The photograph comes from a private album with handwritten descriptions dated 1932. It was made using traditional silver-based photographic techniques on baryta paper, typical for the 1930s. A delicate metallic sheen visible on the darker areas of the image confirms the presence of a classic silver-based emulsion. The back features printed caption – typical for photographs sold to tourists during the interwar period. In the first half of the 20th century (especially from the 1920s to the 1950s), photographs of historical monuments sold to tourists were a common and popular phenomenon throughout Europe – particularly in Italy. These were known as "photographic postcards" or "tourist albums." Such photographs were considered more elegant and prestigious than regular postcards. They were often printed on high-quality photographic paper, sometimes mounted on cardboard. Travelers would buy them as souvenirs or insert them into family albums. They were sold individually or in ready-made sets (e.g., “Milan – 20 Views”). Italy was one of the leading countries in this type of photographic tourism, especially in cities like Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan. Dimensions:  59 x 84 mm (2.32 x 3.31 inches). Condition: very good, with minor traces of previous album mounting. This is an original vintage photograph, not a modern reproduction. Perfect for collectors of old photographs, Italian souvenirs, or enthusiasts of architectural history. If you purchase more than one item, you only pay for one shipment.  There is a possibility of cheaper shipping – untracked and at the buyer’s own risk. If you're interested, please contact me Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.