BOURNE & SHEPHERD, SKEEN, SCOWEN, FRITH SERIES, A COLLECTION OF 72 PHOTOGRAPHS OF INDIA AND CEYLON, [1860S-EARLY 1900S]

72 photographs, mostly albumen prints, including one platinum print (from 75 x 54mm. to 228 x 288mm.), 19 loose, 53 mounted on thick card, mostly and recto and verso, most with manuscript annotations to mounts, housed together in black cloth portfolio, minor occasional creasing or repairs

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."

The collection includes photographs by various photographers: Skeen (1), Bourne & Shepherd (3), Scowen & Co., Ceylon (3), Frith Series (2), Burke (2), Jadu Kissen, Archæological Photo. Works of India (6), and others