Lot 45: Andrew Pitcairn-Knowles (1871-1956) , Cuttlefishing, c. 1900-1910

25 silver prints, each bearing the author's address and copyright restriction stamps in ink on the reverse, and many also annotated or titled in pencil on the reverse. With an accompanying typescript sheet, presumably by the author, describing the cuttlefishing industry. Quantity: 26

measurements note each approx. 16.5 x 12 cm (6½ x 4¾ in.)

Surviving series by pioneer photojournalist Pitcairn-Knowles are exceptionally rare. His entire archive is housed in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.