Nowadays, their number is decimated - many were destroyed by time, use, or natural disasters. In the past, the photos were often parts of a series or were mass-produced by the archives. Since the photos are old press photographs they may have scratches, lines, or other wears of time, which just underlines the authenticity and age of the photos. SEE the BACKSIDE OF the PHOTO - many times the image for sale will present stamps, dates, and other publication details - these marks attest to and increase the value of the press photos. These prints have never been accessible to the public before. We get our prints directly from the press archives where they have been stored for up to a hundred years. All these old photos have a story to tell and come from reliable sources. These items are true artifacts and collectibles, a real unique piece of history. What you will buy from us has a true historical value and authenticity. All the prints are at least 30 years old and up to 100 years old. It arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century.Īll our press photos are LIMITED ARCHIVE ORIGINALS - they are the actual prints that were used by the newspapers, they are not reprints or digital prints produced by us. Peking opera, or Beijing opera is a form of Chinese opera which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. Madaz Wu Suqiu, who plays the character, 'The Woman with the Complexion of Peach Blossom' in the Peking Opera company production of 'The Monkey King' during a rehearsal.

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