BOURNE, ALBUM OF 67 PHOTOGRAPHS OF INDIA, PERSIA, FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND. [1870S-1880S]

Folio (327 x 232mm.), 67 albumen prints (from 105 x 62mm. to 178 x 237mm., or the reverse), mounted on recto, and a few on verso, most captioned in manuscript on mount, nineteenth-century Indian calf-backed lacquered binding, gilt foliage and dramatic scenes, gilt doublures, fading, some mounts detached, binding slightly worn

Presentation inscription dated 12 Xbre, 1878 on front flyleaf

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."

The album includes 44 photographs from Northern India, mostly Kashmir. In addition the album contains 22 from Switzerland and France, including: Basel, Shaffhausen, Neuchatel, Versaille Palace and Beaune and one photograph of a Persian artwork.