China, Shanghai

Oblong 4to (245 x 305mm.), 68 albumen prints (average 217 x 275mm., or the reverse), and 71 glossy silver prints (mostly 102 x 142mm.; a few 210 x 280mm., or the reverse), mounted on card, recto and verso, some photographs captioned on the mount in ink, contemporary black half roan, some fading and spotting, corners rather rubbed, spine worn

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."

The professional photographs include 17 views of Shanghai (including the jubilee celebrations of 1893), a large factory before and after a devastating fire, a view of Hangchow Bore (October, 1893), portraits of Chinese people, punishments, modes of transport, trades, and other views including the Great Wall. The amateur photographs (silver prints) include many views in and around Shanghai, a boat journey on a river, cricket and other colonial club photographs, military parades and ceremonial occasions in Shanghai, interior views of the Masonic Hall on the Bund, and a view of Shanghai's first department store Hall and Holtz.