Lot 374
  • 374

Wangemann, J., and J. Sturtz

Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Land und Leute in Deutsch-Ost-Afrika. Erinnerungen aus der ersten Zeit des Aufstandes und der Blockade... Zweite Auflage. Berlin: Ernst Siegfried Mittler und Sohn, 1894
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Oblong 4to (188 x 252mm.), 83 photographic plates after J. Sturtz, loose as issued with accompanying 88pp. text by J. Wangemann, together housed in original green cloth-backed printed boards portfolio, perspex covering to protect and reinforce covers 

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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

Photographs of East Africa, including Zanzibar, taken by a German naval officer between July 1888 and April 1889. The views, in four parts, comprise: Zanzibar (39), Bagamoyo (15, including no.5a), Dar-es-Salaam (12) and 'activity of our warships' (17). Plate 1 in the fourth part (showing the ship Leipzig) was not issued and the plate list refers the reader to plate 14 in part one which shows the same subject.