- 176
Herrligkoffer, Karl M. and Hans Hofmann
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Schicksalsberg Nanga Parbat. Aufnahmen der Willy-Merkl-Gedächtnis-Expedition 1953. [Germany, 1955]
8 Imago 36mm. rolls of film, each with between 50 and 70 black and white images, in their original pictorial and printed boxes, accompanied by 8 octavo pamphlets describing the images
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 series of photographs with 8 pamphlets describing the 500 images contained in the 8 rolls of film, published by the leader of the expedition, Karl Herrligkoffer, and Hans Hoffmann, and intended for public presentation.
The boxes, with pictorial labels, bear the titles: 1. Vorkämpfer und Katastrophen. 2: In den Himalaja. 3: Auf Jeep, Muli und Trägerrücken. 4: Hallo Basecamp! 5. Im Labyrinth der Eisbrüche. 6. In den Hochlagern in Sonne und Schnee.7. Der abgewiesene Angriff. 8. Über die Eiswand zum Gipfelsieg.