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Photobooks--Peking (Beijing)
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Seven albums of photographs of Beijing, comprising:
- paper
[Zumbran, John David]. Peking Art Series [numbers II-V]. Peking: Camera Craft Co., [c.1910-29], 4 volumes only (of 5), oblong 4to, (volume 2: 247 x 305mm.; volumes 3-5: 230 x 270mm.), 107 photographic plates tipped-in, comprising 20 coloured in volume 2 and 87 sepia in volumes 3-5 (volume 3 with 27; volumes 4-5 with 60), original sewn brown pictorial wrappers, together in a modern custom-made chemise and slipcase, RARE
[Peking Art Studio]. "Interesting places of Peking". [c.1928-29], oblong folio (255 x 330mm.), 108 hand-coloured photographs, mounted on black card, recto and verso, each captioned on the mount, glassine guards, original black sewn cloth, modern custom-made chemise and slipcase
[Anon.]. 'Views of my tour in Peking'. [c.1920s], oblong 8vo (125 x 190mm.), 100 SILVER PRINTS, corner mounted, each with a printed and numbered caption, original sewn black cloth, upper cover titled in gilt, modern custom-made chemise and slipcase
[Anon.]. 'The most interesting views of Peiping'. [c.1937], long oblong 8vo (103 x 268mm.), 117 (of 120) coloured photographs, corner mounted, printed captions on the mount, original sewn black cloth, upper cover titled in gilt, modern custom-made chemise and slipcase, lacking 3 images (nos. 65, 95-96)
[Peking Art Studio]. "Interesting places of Peking". [c.1928-29], oblong folio (255 x 330mm.), 108 hand-coloured photographs, mounted on black card, recto and verso, each captioned on the mount, glassine guards, original black sewn cloth, modern custom-made chemise and slipcase
[Anon.]. 'Views of my tour in Peking'. [c.1920s], oblong 8vo (125 x 190mm.), 100 SILVER PRINTS, corner mounted, each with a printed and numbered caption, original sewn black cloth, upper cover titled in gilt, modern custom-made chemise and slipcase
[Anon.]. 'The most interesting views of Peiping'. [c.1937], long oblong 8vo (103 x 268mm.), 117 (of 120) coloured photographs, corner mounted, printed captions on the mount, original sewn black cloth, upper cover titled in gilt, modern custom-made chemise and slipcase, lacking 3 images (nos. 65, 95-96)
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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."