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Two photobooks, Longhai Railway
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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- Two photobooks, comprising:
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Henan province--Chemin de Fer Lung-Hai (publisher). 隴海綫中州風景. Vues du Honan ... premier volume - Janvier 1920. [No place]: published by le Chemin de Fer de Lung-Hai, 1920, FIRST EDITION, volume 1 (all published?), oblong 4to (218 x 270mm.), title and text in Chinese and French, 53 collotype plates on thick card, each with a printed tissue guard with text in Chinese and French, publisher's sewn grey-blue patterned silk boards, upper cover titled in gilt, gilt edges, modern custom-made chemise and slipcase, one plate loose, slight fading and wear to binding
Chemins de Fer de l'etat Chinois (publisher). [Titled on upper cover:] Ligne de Lunghai. Album des monuments antiques le long du Lunghai. [No place or date, c.1930], oblong 4to (228 x 305mm.), 40 matt SILVER PRINTS (145 x 190mm., or the reverse), corner mounted on thick black paper, recto only, printed tissue guards with Chinese and French text, publisher's sewn black cloth, upper cover blocked in gilt and titled in Chinese and French, two tissue guards missing, others with loss or tears, short tears to some mounts (2)
Chemins de Fer de l'etat Chinois (publisher). [Titled on upper cover:] Ligne de Lunghai. Album des monuments antiques le long du Lunghai. [No place or date, c.1930], oblong 4to (228 x 305mm.), 40 matt SILVER PRINTS (145 x 190mm., or the reverse), corner mounted on thick black paper, recto only, printed tissue guards with Chinese and French text, publisher's sewn black cloth, upper cover blocked in gilt and titled in Chinese and French, two tissue guards missing, others with loss or tears, short tears to some mounts (2)
Condition
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"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."
拍品資料及來源
RARE PHOTOBOOKS. The Longhai (formerly Lunghai) railway is a major east-west railway in China, and today one of the busiest in the country. Both works contains photographs of the railway, stations, bridges, river and gorge scenes, ancient sites, monuments, tombs, pagodas, temples, towns and views, the first just in Henan province, the second along the whole length of the railway.