China--Shanghai and Canton

Oblong folio (330 x 375mm.), 54 glossy silver prints (110 x 155mm., or the reverse; and 12 slightly larger panoramic prints), mounted 3 or 4 to a page, mostly recto only, each captioned in ink on the mount, contemporary red cloth, upper cover titled in black 'Photographs collected by Mr and Mrs Hannibal A. Williams', some prints roughly trimmed at edges, upper hinge becoming detached

Mr and Mrs Hannibal A. Williams, name on upper cover

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 album includes 40 photographs taken in and around Shanghai (including 12 panoramic photographs), 7 views of Canton and 7 other views in China.