- 89
Hurgronje, Dr Christian Snouck.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bilder-Atlas zu Mekka. The Hague: M. Nijhoff, 1888
Atlas volume only, folio (350 x 262mm.), plate list, 34 plates (of 40), comprising 29 (of 30) photographic plates (with 62 of 65 mounted photographs), 4 (of 6) tinted lithographs and 1 (of 4) chromolithographs, loose (as issued) within original cloth-backed printed boards, lacking plates 1, 25 and 37-40, some slight marginal spotting and marginal chipping to plates, boards worn
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
an important work by a key figure in the early history of photography of makkah and one of the first non-arab photographers of the hijaz.