MECCA AND THE MAHMAL. FIVE PHOTOGRAPHS, LATE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY

5 photographs (average 230 x 180mm., or the reverse), unmounted, comprising: 3 matt silver prints of Mecca (each with the stamp of C. Chusseau-Flaviens on the reverse), one albumen print by H. Arnoux of a camel caravan crossing the Suez canal, and one press photo of the Egyptian Mahmal (with New York Times stamp and caption on the reverse)

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."

SCARCE PHOTOGRAPHS OF MECCA