North America.

Large oblong folio (470 x 570mm.), 39 albumen prints, comprising: 29 very large prints (440 x 540mm.; or the reverse) and 10 other prints (average 150 x 220mm.; or the reverse), mounted on thick card, recto and verso, contemporary red half morocco gilt, gilt edges, some fading and spotting, binding a little marked and scuffed

Sir Weetman Dickinson Pearson, bart., Paddockhurst, Sussex, bookplate; Annie Pearson, bookplate

 

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."

Rare large photographs, including: 4 large and 6 other prints of Salt Lake City by C.R. Savage, with views of the Mormon Tabernacle, Gardo House, Lion House, Ute Indians, and bathing at Garfield Landing; 14 large and 4 other prints by Isaiah West Taber (of San Francisco), mostly views of Yosemite (possibly after Carleton Watkins), with a view of San Francisco and 4 photographs of an Opium den; 3 large prints of the Niagra Falls and 8 large prints of views in and around Chamonix by unknown photographers.