Various Photographers

an album of 126 photographs of Texaco Service Stations, Products, Employees, Promotions, and Signs in Southern California, several dated '1935' and '1936' and annotated with location in ink in the margin or stamped on the reverse with several photographers' names, on black album leaves, circa 1935.  Folio, black leatherette string-bound album

The photographs in this personal album are in generally very good condition. A detailed report for each photograph or album page is beyond the scope of this condition report. Some of the photographs have faded slightly but retain an appropriate amount of saturation for their age. Many of the photographs in this album were taken and printed by commercial photography studios, while others are snapshots by an anonymous photographer. Several of the photographs have become partially or completely detached from the black leaves, and several have sharp and soft creases. Featured Texaco stations include those in Los Angeles, Brawley, Long Beach, San Diego, Santa Barbara, La Jolla, and Pasadena, California. Additional images from the album can be found in our online 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.
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.