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Saudi Arabia--[Saudi Aramco]
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Album of photographs of Jeddah and Taif. [1950s]
- paper
4to (280 x 215mm.), 83 silver prints (200 x 250mm., or the reverse), inserted in sleeves, each with a typed caption inserted, original black calf ring binder, album slightly rubbed
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
A FINE ALBUM OF IMAGES OF 1950s JEDDAH AND TAIF, most likely taken by a professional photographer working for Saudi Aramco. The images include views of Jeddah from the air, together with palaces, embassies, legations, residencies, and other notable buildings in Jeddah, various Aramco buildings, corporations, old Jeddah buildings, and approximately 9 views in and around Taif, including one of Haji Yusuf Zainal Alireza in his garden at Taif.