Benares--E.J. Lazarus & Co.

Oblong folio (360 x 415mm.), 37 albumen prints (217 x 277mm.), individually mounted on card, recto only, each with a letterpress title and caption pasted on the mount, original blue half morocco gilt over blue patterned cloth boards by E.J. Lazarus & Co. of Benares (with their label), spine gilt, gilt edges, a little light spotting, binding slightly rubbed

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 PHOTOGRAPHS including over 20 views of Ghats in Benares, the Maharaja's fort, the Golden Temple, the Town Hall (built in 1870), the college, the monkey temple, the Maharaja's fort at Ramnagar, and buildings in Chakia.
E.J. Lazarus & Co. were publishers in Benares from around 1860 through to the 1920s; it is possible that these photographs were taken by the publisher. E.J. Lazarus might be connected to Charles Lazarus of Calcutta, who was a member of the Photographic Society of Bengal, and who took part in their exhibition of 4th March 1857, along with Linnaeus Tripe, Dr John Murray and others.