Antique German Stereoview – Lahneck Castle (Schloss Lahneck)
£10.00
Description: An evocative 19th-century stereoview depicting the medieval Lahneck Castle (Schloss Lahneck) situated above the confluence of the Lahn and Rhine rivers in Lahnstein, Germany. The photograph captures the castle’s dramatic hilltop position, a classic example of the "Rhine Romanticism" that drew countless Victorian tourists to Germany's river valleys.
The card was produced by J.H. Schönscheidt, well-regarded by collectors for his architectural and topographical views of the Rhineland. The reverse of the card features a trilingual identification label highlighting its intended use as a souvenir for international travellers.
Photographer: J.H. Schönscheidt, Cologne, Germany.
Date: c. 1870s–1880s.
Format: Original albumen prints on yellow-tinted card with a purple reverse.
Condition: Authentic antique condition. The images show typical age-related fading and a light sepia tone. The mount is structurally sound with minor corner wear.
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