- 156
Brazil Railway.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- An archive relating to engineering works on the Sao Paulo Railway, mostly for the period 1898-1935, with some later material,
- paper
comprising approximately 240 photographs (most identified), plans and drawings for engineering works, and other notes, printed documents, etc.; and other material relating to South American railways and machinery manufactured for the Chinese government, some overall wear; sold not subject to return
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 archive includes an album of 32 aerial photographs taken along the route of the Sao Paulo railway (c.1930s), another album of 88 photographs showing damage to the line due to landslides etc. (1922-1929), a folder of 24 facsimiles of engineering drawings for locomotive parts, (c.1929), 4 large envelopes of 65 photographs and documents relating to coaching stock, machinery, wagon stock and locomotives.