# World War II--Hiroshima.

showing the devastation caused by the Atomic bomb, together with photographs mostly taken on board HMS Glory, a Colossus-class aircraft carrier in the Pacific theatre, showing the official surrender of the Japanese forces in New Guinea (14), British former POWs (6), and other subjects, 34 photographs in total, the majority with caption and censor's stamp on the reverse, various sizes (340 x 230 mm to 85 x 105mm), October 1945 to March 1946, seven photographs with modern backing and captions, one photograph rolled 

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

These photographs were taken by a young Petty Officer on board the Glory (except for a small number that were taken by the ship's official photographer). The ship paid two trips to Hiroshima to survey the effects of the nuclear explosion in January and March 1946.