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MILITARY ALBUM (1860S-70S), 4TO, BLACK HALF MOROCCO
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述
- An album of British military portraits and groups and views in northern India. [c.1859-1860s]
4to (280 x 220mm.), 77 full-page albumen prints (average 200 x 180mm., or the reverse), some by J.H. Clarke, and c.50 half-page or smaller (carte-de-visite size) photographs, mounted on paper, recto and verso, many captioned in ink with names of the sitters or title on the mount, green half morocco, some wear, fading and tears, lower cover detached, slightly worn
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."
拍品資料及來源
An early Anglo-Indian military album compiled by Major John D'Oyly Baring of the Bengal Infantry (107th foot), with his portrait (by "H.R.W.") at the front of the album and elsewhere in group photographs. The album contains many military groups of officers and soldiers, some with wives or families, and views in Darjeeling, Nainital ("Ny Nee Tal"), and Kanpur ("Cawnpoor").