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Mauritius--Butler, William Bertram.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A photographic survey of Mauritius, 1947-1948.
- paper
Folio (343 x 200mm.), 493 silver prints (average size 85 x 90mm.), mounted on paper, mostly 3 to 6 per page, recto only, nearly all dated and captioned in ink on the mount, contemporary green cloth album, some insect damage to end of album (with small loss of captions), a few leaves loose, slightly rubbed
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 detailed photographic survey of Mauritius, undertaken by W.B. Butler, a British civil servant, who was Secretary of the Home Affairs and Transport Division of the Association of British Chambers of Commerce. The photographs show the topography of Mauritius, with a focus on farming, agriculture, forestry and industry. The album is divided into various sections, including: Cane cultivation; Factories; Small Planters; Estate Camps; Towns and Villages; [Rivers and Reservoirs]; Hemp Industry; and Tea.