- 190
Photobook--Shanghai
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
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Description
- 昭和七年上海事変. The "Sino-Japanese Disturbances". Souvenir Album. Shanghai, 1932. [?Tokyo, Shomi-do, 1932]
- paper
Oblong 4to (185 x 240mm.), title and colophon present, 2 maps, 48 leaves of full-page photographic illustrations, each image captioned in English and Japanese, original green cloth binding, string ties, paper label on upper cover, printed slipcase, apparently lacking 2 preliminary leaves, minor tears to map, light wear to extremities of binding
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
An engaging series of photographs showing the 'January 28 Incident' (January-March, 1932), being a conflict between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan.