Charles Lutwidge Dodgson ["Lewis Carroll"]

inviting him and his daughters to visit and view his photographic collection, and explaining his preferred subject of photographs ("...Children I succeed with best. I do not know if you have any young enough for me to offer to try for you. After 13 or 14, photography can do very little that is really satisfactory in portraiture..."), 3 pages, 8vo, Christ Church, Oxford, 25 February 1867

Condition is as 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."

Dodgson's correspondent was almost certainly the Oxford alderman R.J. Spiers (see lot 87).