- 227
China and Hong Kong
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Three photograph albums. [late nineteenth century and 1930s]
- paper
Chinese Family Album. [late nineteenth century-early twentieth century], oblong 4to (200 x 255mm.), over 130 silver prints (from 35 x 30mm. to 195 x 235mm.), mounted on card, recto and verso, contemporary patterned gilt cloth, some wear and fading to images, binding rubbed
Liang You Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd. Chinese Scenic Beauties [title in English and Chinese]. Shanghai: Liang You, [c.1934], 4to (298 x 215mm.), printed title and preface in English and Chinese, 50 matt silver prints (145 x 190mm., or the reverse), mounted on card, recto and verso, publisher's blindstamp in the corner of each image, each with printed caption in English and Chinese pasted on the mount, publisher's binding, some offsetting and marks to images, becoming disbound, binding worn and crudely repaired
China--Hutchings, W.G., and others. Album of photographs of China, Hong Kong, Singapore etc., compiled while in service on H.M.S. Eagle. [1937-1938], oblong 8vo (217x 260mm.), approximately 134 glossy silver prints (average size 85 x 135mm., or the reverse), corner mounted on card, each captioned by hand on the mount, contemporary black leather sewn binding, upper cover with pictorial view of China, binding slightly worn (3)
Liang You Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd. Chinese Scenic Beauties [title in English and Chinese]. Shanghai: Liang You, [c.1934], 4to (298 x 215mm.), printed title and preface in English and Chinese, 50 matt silver prints (145 x 190mm., or the reverse), mounted on card, recto and verso, publisher's blindstamp in the corner of each image, each with printed caption in English and Chinese pasted on the mount, publisher's binding, some offsetting and marks to images, becoming disbound, binding worn and crudely repaired
China--Hutchings, W.G., and others. Album of photographs of China, Hong Kong, Singapore etc., compiled while in service on H.M.S. Eagle. [1937-1938], oblong 8vo (217x 260mm.), approximately 134 glossy silver prints (average size 85 x 135mm., or the reverse), corner mounted on card, each captioned by hand on the mount, contemporary black leather sewn binding, upper cover with pictorial view of China, binding slightly worn (3)
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."