- 215
Hubbard, G.E.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Temples of the Western Hills visited from Peking. Peking and Tientsin: [Tientsin Press Ltd. for] La Librairie Francaise, 1923
- paper
FIRST EDITION, small 4to (185 x 144mm.), half-title, 9 photographic plates, 3 plates of illustrations, and one folding lithographed map, 4 pages of publisher's advertisements at end, publisher's printed wrappers, upper cover with original photograph (silver print) inset, minor creasing to covers
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
UNCOMMON. The photographs are by Messrs Hartung of Peking (5), Mr J. Patterson (2), and Mr M.E. Weatherall, and Mrs Calhoun.