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Greece and Corfu.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Two albums and a collection of loose photographs. [1880s-1890s]
- paper
[Greece]. Oblong folio (278 x 355mm.), 44 photographs (mostly Athens), comprising 40 collotypes (?Rhomaides brothers), and 4 albumen prints (approximately 212 x 284mm., or the reverse), mounted on card, recto and verso, together with 12 collotypes individually mounted on card and loosely inserted, contemporary green buckram, upper cover titled 'Greece' in gilt, flat spine, discoloration to albumen prints, tear to spine, binding somewhat rubbed
[Athens] Oblong 8vo (107 x 162mm.), 12 albumen prints (98 x 152mm.), mounted on card, recto only, the mounts joined concertina style, contemporary purple cloth, prints and binding a little faded
[Corfu]. 6 loose albumen prints (205 x 270mm., or the reverse, mounted on 5 sheets of thin grey paper (227 x 298mm.), minor creasing and edge fading
[Athens] Oblong 8vo (107 x 162mm.), 12 albumen prints (98 x 152mm.), mounted on card, recto only, the mounts joined concertina style, contemporary purple cloth, prints and binding a little faded
[Corfu]. 6 loose albumen prints (205 x 270mm., or the reverse, mounted on 5 sheets of thin grey paper (227 x 298mm.), minor creasing and edge fading
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."