Folio (16 1/4 x 11 5/8 in.; 413 x 297 mm). Title-page printed in red and black, pictorial section-title and 193 photographic illustrations printed on 100 leaves hinged to original linen guards (a number of the illustrations printed with a light blue tint, a few printed with a sepia tint), title, text, and captions in French and Russian; title-page and following leaf extended, first three leaves with minor marginal chipping, stains, and repair, a very little scattered staining, some tissue-guards lost. Publisher's blind-panelled green cloth, front cover gilt with title in French and Russian, floral patterned endpapers; sympathetically rebacked in green morocco.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.