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Suffield--Burma and the Himalayas.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Photographs of Burma, the Himalayas and India. [1892-93]
- paper
Oblong folio (265 x 355mm.), 66 albumen prints (39 prints 205 x 270mm.; 5 group images 145 x 105mm.; 22 of the Himalayas 100 x 72mm., or the reverse), mounted on card, recto and verso, all neatly captioned in red and black ink on the mount, contemporary dark green morocco gilt, gilt edges, some fading and spotting, binding slightly scuffed
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 good album of 15 views and group photographs (including the Viceroy Lord Lansdowne and the Archduke of Austria and staff) in Madras, Calcutta, and Simla, 22 of an expedition in the Himalayas, and 29 views in Burma (including Mandalay, Bhamo, Rangoon, Prome and the Irrawaddy river) and portraits.