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United States Navy.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Photographs of the officers and crew of the USS Mohican and views taken during a voyage. [c.1888]
- paper
13 albumen prints (various sizes, from 115 x 190mm. to 168 x 230mm.), loose, individually preserved in archival sleeves
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 USS Mohican was a steam sloop of war, assigned to the Pacific Squadron. She departed San Francisco in March 1886 for a nine year voyage which included Mexico, South America, Easter Island, New Zealand, Australia and Auckland. The photographs were mostly taken by Surgeon H.P. Harvey and Assistant Surgeon H.W. Whitaker; some of the subjects are identified in The Old Navy by Capt. J.K. Taussig (United States Naval Institute proceedings, vol.47, no.1 January 1921).