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Suffield--Samuel Bourne, Skeen & Co., and John Burke.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Photographs of the Viceroy Lord Ripon, and views of Simla, Ceylon, Madras, Calcutta, Lahore, Lucknow, Attock, Peshawar and Suez. [1882-1883; negatives c.1860s-1880s]
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Oblong folio (340 x 412mm.), 99 albumen prints (97 prints 228 x 287mm.; 2 prints 180 x 185mm., or the reverse), mounted on thick card, recto and verso, each neatly captioned in ink on the mount, contemporary brown half morocco gilt over brown cloth boards, gilt edges, occasional light spotting, binding rather rubbed
Provenance
Lt. Col. Charles Harbord, 6th Baron Suffield
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."
Catalogue Note
A fine collection of images, mostly by Bourne, of Simla (13), Calcutta (13), Lucknow (10), Agra (10), Hyderabad (9), Delhi (7), and elsewhere; several by Burke of Attock and Chenah. The album also contains photographs of the Viceroy Lord Ripon, with his staff at Simla in 1882, his camp at Rupar in November 1882, the ceremonial opening of the Sirhind canal, the Viceroy's party at Lucknow in 1882; staff and visitors at Government House Calcutta (1882-83); the arrival of HRH the duke of Connaught at Government House, Calcutta in December 1883, and the royal party with the Viceroy at Barrackpore, and at Hyderabad, and leaving on the state train. Other images include three of Suez (by H. Arnoux and others) and three of Ceylon by Skeen & Co.