- 93
Egypt.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Four albums of photographs and postcards of Egypt. [1890s-c.1902], comprising:
- paper
1. Oblong folio (264 x 355mm.), 73 albumen prints (mostly 197 x 255mm.; or the reverse), nearly all signed by A. Beato in the negative, mounted on thick card, recto and verso, most captioned in ink on the mount, contemporary black half morocco, bookplate of William Baird, upper cover titled in gilt 'The Nile', prints somewhat faded, occasional light spotting, extremities rather rubbed
2. Oblong folio (262 x 345mm.), 33 albumen prints (mostly 212 x 270mm.; or the reverse), mounted on thick card, recto and verso, including 25 by P. Sebah and 6 by Zangaki, signed in the negative, contemporary black roan-backed cloth boards, some spotting, prints somewhat faded, one Zangaki print rather cockled
3. 4to (228 x 176mm.), 89 silver prints (70 x 95mm.; or the reverse) by an amateur photographer inserted in album card sleeves, mostly two per side, recto and verso, occasional typewritten extracts from a diary (dated December 1898) pasted onto the mounts, contemporary black half roan gilt, gilt edges
4. Album of postcards (c.1902), 8vo (177 x 124mm.), over 100 postcards tipped in, contemporary cloth, binding slightly rubbed
2. Oblong folio (262 x 345mm.), 33 albumen prints (mostly 212 x 270mm.; or the reverse), mounted on thick card, recto and verso, including 25 by P. Sebah and 6 by Zangaki, signed in the negative, contemporary black roan-backed cloth boards, some spotting, prints somewhat faded, one Zangaki print rather cockled
3. 4to (228 x 176mm.), 89 silver prints (70 x 95mm.; or the reverse) by an amateur photographer inserted in album card sleeves, mostly two per side, recto and verso, occasional typewritten extracts from a diary (dated December 1898) pasted onto the mounts, contemporary black half roan gilt, gilt edges
4. Album of postcards (c.1902), 8vo (177 x 124mm.), over 100 postcards tipped in, contemporary cloth, binding slightly rubbed
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."