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West Indies
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A large collection of photographs of Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Bermuda and elsewhere. [1860s-80s]
- paper
Over 107 ALBUMEN PRINTS (c.82 prints average 190 x 240mm., or the reverse, and 24 carte-de-visite size portraits 95 x 55mm.), most on large card mounts, mounted recto and verso, nearly all with neat ink captions on the mounts, some wear and tears, light spotting and dust-soiling
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."
"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
A GOOD GROUP OF EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS, including Jamaica (40), Barbados (19), Martinique (16), Bermuda (11), Demarara (2), Madeira (4), St Lucia and St Kitts. The photographs include general views, landscapes, waterfalls, townscapes, shipping, sugar plantations, and naval and military groups, including 'General and staff, Barbados, 1866', and '2nd Battalion "The Buffs" [East Kent Regiment] Barbados 1866', and views of the officers quarters and barracks. Royal naval ships shown include HMS Aboukir and Penelope in Jamaica, HMS Racoon in Bermuda, and HMS Assurance, and HMS Spartan.