Alexander Postels Collection

View Taken in the Woods, Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
View Taken in the Woods, Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Inhabitants of the Country of the Chukchis, Northeast Coast of Asia, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

View Taken in the Forests of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
View Taken in the Forests of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

View of the Outskirts of Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Leon Jean-Baptiste Sabatier
View of the Outskirts of Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Interior of a Chukchi Hut, Northeast Coast of Asia, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Interior of a Chukchi Hut, Northeast Coast of Asia, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Interior of a clochan hut (Sitka island, north coast of America), 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Navigation, Lower Caroline Islands, Lukunor Group, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Navigation, Lower Caroline Islands, Lukunor Group, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

View Taken in the Forests of Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels
View Taken in the Forests of Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

View of the Port of La Coquille In Kosrae Island, Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Ornaments and instruments of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

View Taken in the Woods, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
View Taken in the Woods, Bonin Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned

Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

View of Lukunor Island, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
View of Lukunor Island, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Inhabitants of the lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

The caloches inhabitants of Sitka Island (northwest coast of America), 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Inhabitants of the Country of the Chukchis, Northeast Coast of Asia, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Utensils of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Utensils of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

View of the Interior of Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
View of the Interior of Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

Inhabitants of the Seniavine Islands (discovered by Capt Lutka) (Caroline Islands)... 19th century
Inhabitants of the Seniavine Islands (discovered by Capt Lutka) (Caroline Islands) their ornaments and instruments, 19th century

Forest of Sitka Island (northwest coast of America), 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
Forest of Sitka Island (northwest coast of America), 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Dance of the People at Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Dance of the People at Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned

Road in Manila, Capital of Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Chukchis, Northeast Coast of Asia, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam, Godefroy Engelmann
Chukchis, Northeast Coast of Asia, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by

Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by

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Discover the captivating works of 19th century explorer and photographer, Alexander Postels, as he documents the diverse cultures and landscapes of the Pacific. From the forests of Guam Island in the Mariana Islands, to the outskirts of Valparaiso, Chile, and the Northeast Coast of Asia among the Chukchis and lower Caroline Islands, Postels' collaborations with Godefroy Engelmann, Alexis Victor Joly, Leon Jean-Baptiste Sabatier, Victor Adam, Emile-Charles Wattier, and Pierre Frederic Lehnert, offer a unique and intriguing glimpse into the past. Wander through the woods of Peel Island in the Bonin Islands, the clochan huts of Sitka Island, and the bustling ports of Kosrae Island. Delve into the daily life of these communities as Postels captures their ornaments, instruments, and navigational techniques. Each image is a testament to the rich history and beauty of the Pacific region as it was explored and documented over a century ago.