Houseworth & Co., Thomas, and others

100 albumen print stereoviews on card (88 x 175mm.), most with printed captions and the photographer or publisher's name on the mount, some overall fading and wear; together with an antique stereoviewer

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 photographs are nearly all of the United States and include views of gold mining, street scenes, railways, trams, and landscapes, comprising: 55 views by Thomas Houseworth & Co. of San Francisco, of gold mining, Yosemite, the Central Pacific Railroad, and views of San Francisco; 3 by C. Watkins of California of the Pacific Coast and Railroad; 7 by Bell and Bro. of Washington D.C.; 3 by Carter of Salt Lake City; one by Carter of New Orleans; one by Copelin and Melander of Chicago; 2 by W.M. Chase of Baltimore; 2 by Lovejoy and Foster of Chicago; 2 by S.T. Blessing of New Orleans; one by Wm. H. Jackson of Omaha (Nebraska) of the Union Pacific Railroad; one by J.C. Scripture of California of Washoe; 6 by George E. Curtis of the Niagra Falls; 2 by Boehl and Koenig of St Louis; 9 by Savage and Ottinger of Salt Lake City; 2 by Kilburn Brothers of Littleton, N.H.; together with one by J.G. Park of Montreal, Canada, and 3 of Warsaw, Poland (one with the blindstamp of Karol Beyer).