- 151
Korea--Photobooks
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Six early twentieth century photobooks.
- paper
Chosen fuzoku fukei shashincho [Photographic survey of the scenery and customs of Korea]. Keijo (Seoul), 1920, large 8vo, Japanese text, photographic plates, original crimson cloth boards, minor dust-soiling, hinges strengthened, binding waterstained
Government-General of Chosen (ed.). Chosen in Picture. [1920s], oblong 8vo, 58 plates (one double-page, one folding, one in colour), original cloth, slightly rubbed
Chosen [Korea]. (Kyoto, 1925), oblong 8vo, Japanese and English text, loose map of the Kongo mountain area loosely inserted, original green silk boards, minor wear
Chosen no Fuko [Trip in Chosen]. (Wakayama, 1927), oblong 8vo, Japanese text with English captions, photographic plates, one folding, gold silk boards, slight wear
Government-General of Chosen (ed.). Thriving Chosen. A Survey of Twenty-Five Years’ administration. [Seoul?], October, 1935, large 8vo, large folding colour map and photographic plates, original pictorial boards, slipcase (worn)
Hanto no Kin-ei. [Recent views of Korea]. [Osaka, 1938], large 8vo, Japanese text, occasional English manuscript captions, photographic illustrations, original cloth
Government-General of Chosen (ed.). Chosen in Picture. [1920s], oblong 8vo, 58 plates (one double-page, one folding, one in colour), original cloth, slightly rubbed
Chosen [Korea]. (Kyoto, 1925), oblong 8vo, Japanese and English text, loose map of the Kongo mountain area loosely inserted, original green silk boards, minor wear
Chosen no Fuko [Trip in Chosen]. (Wakayama, 1927), oblong 8vo, Japanese text with English captions, photographic plates, one folding, gold silk boards, slight wear
Government-General of Chosen (ed.). Thriving Chosen. A Survey of Twenty-Five Years’ administration. [Seoul?], October, 1935, large 8vo, large folding colour map and photographic plates, original pictorial boards, slipcase (worn)
Hanto no Kin-ei. [Recent views of Korea]. [Osaka, 1938], large 8vo, Japanese text, occasional English manuscript captions, photographic illustrations, original cloth
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
RARE