Chile and Peru

Oblong folio (304 x 440mm.), 50 albumen prints (average 185 x 245mm., or the reverse), mounted on thick card, recto and verso, each captioned in ink in French on the mount, contemporary brown morocco, upper cover with initials 'J.R.' stamped in gilt, gilt edges, some fading, occasional spotting

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 photographs, nearly all of Chile, show views of Santiago (17), the railway bridge between Santiago and Valparaiso, rural scenes, a rodeo, Chillan market, Punta Arenas, Lota, Talcahuano, Coquimbo, Taltal, Antofagasta, Chañaral, Iquique, Arica; and in Peru: Callao, Lima (2), and views during and after the battle of Chorrillos (January 1881). The penultimate photograph shows the exterior of an office of Guerin Freres & Cie. with managers of the company at the windows and entrance (also in view is a box with the stencilled date 1882); this company was a large leather and haberdashery wholesale business in Chile and had offices in Valparaiso, Santiago and Concepcion. It may be assumed that the original owner of this album had connections with this firm.