Photographs

Folio (360 x 258mm.), 48 photographs, including 2-part panoramas of Hong Kong and Macao, comprising 26 albumen prints (19: 210 x 270mm. and 7 approx. 140 x 200mm.), one cyanotype (105 x 150mm.), and 21 silver prints (average 95 x 120mm.), original black half roan, dark green cloth boards, gilt edges, some stains and fading, some mounts detached, binding worn, lacking spine

William Alfred Bauer (1867-1932), an Australian born surveyor and Railroad engineer. In 1890 Bauer went to the Malay Peninsula and was employed building railways for the King of Siam (Thailand). In 1891 he went to Vancouver, where he practised as a surveyor, and later became involved in property, farming and mining. Inscription on preliminary blank: "William A. Bauer / Xmas 1895 / from A.M.B."

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 images include a 2-part panorama of Hong Kong, with 2 other views and a street scene, a view of Shanghai Bund, a 2-part panorama of Macao, a temple interior, street scenes, a pagoda, a Chinese ship, views of Canton, Nagasaki and Nagashima, a hand-tinted view of Tokaido, and some views in Queensland, Australia.