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Peter, Karl.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Photograph album of the Caucasus and Armenia, 1903, together with a printed account of his travels (1909).
- paper and leather
Oblong 8vo (200 x 295mm.), 176 photographs (82 x 82mm.), mounted on card, mostly 4 or 5 to a side recto only (2 loosely inserted), nearly all captioned in German in ink on the mount, contemporary calf, upper cover with amateur hand-coloured vignette of a mountain view within a decorative border, slightly rubbed
[Ibid.] Reiseskizzen. Meissen: C.E. Klinkicht, [1909], first edition, 8vo, signed 'K. Peter' on upper wrapper, original printed wrappers, slightly chipped and discoloured
[Ibid.] Reiseskizzen. Meissen: C.E. Klinkicht, [1909], first edition, 8vo, signed 'K. Peter' on upper wrapper, original printed wrappers, slightly chipped and discoloured
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
The photographs include views of the Crimea, the Black Sea coast, the Caucasus and Armenia and are accompanied with a rare printed pamphlet of his travels.