Lot 191
  • 191

BORNEO, BRUNEI AND MALAYSIA, ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS, [1924-26]

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Album of 63 photographs of Borneo and Brunei. [1924-26]
Oblong 4to (204 x 250mm.), 53 silver prints (from 43 x 64mm. to 140 x 190mm., or the reverse), 3 panoramic silver prints on 10 photographs (350 x 45mm., one panorama in 6 parts, and 83 x 275mm., two panoramas each in 2 parts), all mounted on thick card, recto and verso, most with English manuscript captions, some dated (1924-26), brown cloth with crocodile leather texture, light occasional fading

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

Catalogue Note

53 views and 10 portraits. The areas portrayed include: Port Said, Brunei State, North Borneo, Brunei Town, Brunei River, Limbang River, Brunei Bay, Tutong Brunei, Miri Sarawak N. Borneo, Johor, among others.