TERRIS. MARSEILLE, C.1862

Folio (455 x 345mm.), 26 albumen prints (average 250 x 190mm.), individually mounted with lithographed titles and captions, contemporary red roan-backed marbled boards, some spotting and fading, binding rather worn

Society of Jesus, Marseille ('Massiliae / Soc. Jes.'), blue inkstamp on first plate

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.
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Terris photographed the old streets and houses of Marseille in 1862 before they were demolished to make way for a new Rue Impériale (now Rue de la République), linking the old town to the port. The development took two years to complete at a cost of 100 million francs and opened in August 1864.