Neapolitan School, first half of the 19th century

The binding is mid-19th Century red calf, with roll tooled borders in sides in gilt and blind, the upper cover in gilt, flat spine gilt, gilt edges. The spine is worn, the covers rather rubbed and scuffed. The watercolours are all fresh and in good condition. Some of the pages are slight soiled and stained. A few have a tears, mostly at the bottom starting from the end page 71 , 66 ( top), 62 , 51 , 49 torn up to the figure and repaired with a piece of paper at the back, 44 , 42 ,41, 37, 35, 32, 29, 24 22, 18, 13 , 12, 8 . .
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The album appears to be complete and its binding is stamped with the title: Costumes/du Royaume de Naples.