- 436
Album of photographs of New South Wales,
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- photographs
- the album 46cm. wide: 36.5cm. deep; 1ft. 6in., 1ft. 2½in.
A GOOD ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, PRESENTED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES TO THE GERMAN CHANCELLOR, OTTO VON BISMARCK, PRINCE OF BISMARCK, [c.1880s]
Oblong folio, 70 albumen prints (each approximately 226 x 280mm., or the reverse), mounted on card, recto and verso, each with a printed caption on the mount, some titled in the negative, contemporary red morocco gilt, gilt edges, upper cover with gilt tooled presentation “Photographs / New South Wales / for his Excellency Prince Bismarck / from / the Government of New South Wales", including photographs of Princess Albert Statue, Government House, Colonial Secretaries Office, Australian Museum, Town Hall, Sidney University, St. Paul's College, St. John's College, Captain Cook's Statue, Botanic Gardens, Jenolan Caves, Argyle Cutting, Double Bay, Naval Sham-Fight, The Detached Squadrum, Saddle Cutting, G. S. Railway, Picton Viaduct, The Valley Blue Mountains, Menangle River, Vale of Avoca, Emu Plains, Coast Scene near Kiama, Fitzroy Falls, Knapsack Gully Viaduct, Katoomba Falls, Valley of the Grose, Trial Bay, Nepean River, Govett's River, Mount Victoria; together with a leather brief folder
Oblong folio, 70 albumen prints (each approximately 226 x 280mm., or the reverse), mounted on card, recto and verso, each with a printed caption on the mount, some titled in the negative, contemporary red morocco gilt, gilt edges, upper cover with gilt tooled presentation “Photographs / New South Wales / for his Excellency Prince Bismarck / from / the Government of New South Wales", including photographs of Princess Albert Statue, Government House, Colonial Secretaries Office, Australian Museum, Town Hall, Sidney University, St. Paul's College, St. John's College, Captain Cook's Statue, Botanic Gardens, Jenolan Caves, Argyle Cutting, Double Bay, Naval Sham-Fight, The Detached Squadrum, Saddle Cutting, G. S. Railway, Picton Viaduct, The Valley Blue Mountains, Menangle River, Vale of Avoca, Emu Plains, Coast Scene near Kiama, Fitzroy Falls, Knapsack Gully Viaduct, Katoomba Falls, Valley of the Grose, Trial Bay, Nepean River, Govett's River, Mount Victoria; together with a leather brief folder
Condition
Overall in good original condition. The red tooled exterior with some minor scuffs and losses but secure. The images are all of a good quality but the paper has some signs of foxing. Ready to place.
"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."