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Hong Kong--Photobooks
Estimate
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 7 photobooks of Hong Kong, early twentieth century, comprising:
- paper
Arnold, J. Through Hong Kong with a Camera. Middlesborough: Hodd & Co., Ltd., 1916, oblong 4to, photographic illustrations, [bookseller's ticket], minor spotting, a few stains to upper cover
Hazell, Denis H. Picturesque Hongkong. Hongkong: Ye Olde Printerie, Ltd., [1920-30s?], oblong 4to, with foreword, 26 tipped-in photographs on thick card stock, one photograph on upper cover, a few images with minor loss, scattered stains and spotting
Hongkong. "The Island of Fragrant Streams." An illustrated Record and Description of the Colony. Hongkong: South China Morning Post, Limited, 1906, photographic illustrations (some folding), advertisements, [Lombard, signatures], dampstains, cracking at places
Hong Kong. Hong Kong: Government Public Relations Office, 8vo, 2 maps, illustrations
Hilly Hong Kong. Oblong 8vo, photographic illustrations (3 panoramas)
Picturesque Hongkong. 24 views of Hongkong, Canton & Macao. Hongkong: W. Brewer & Co., oblong 8vo, 24 coloured photographic illustrations (one folding)
Souvenir of Hongkong, with 80 views. Hongkong: M. Sternberg, small oblong 8vo, photographic illustrations (2 panoramas), map pasted on lower wrapper, scattered spotting, wrapper faded
all in original publisher's bindings, some with minor wear or loss (7)
Hazell, Denis H. Picturesque Hongkong. Hongkong: Ye Olde Printerie, Ltd., [1920-30s?], oblong 4to, with foreword, 26 tipped-in photographs on thick card stock, one photograph on upper cover, a few images with minor loss, scattered stains and spotting
Hongkong. "The Island of Fragrant Streams." An illustrated Record and Description of the Colony. Hongkong: South China Morning Post, Limited, 1906, photographic illustrations (some folding), advertisements, [Lombard, signatures], dampstains, cracking at places
Hong Kong. Hong Kong: Government Public Relations Office, 8vo, 2 maps, illustrations
Hilly Hong Kong. Oblong 8vo, photographic illustrations (3 panoramas)
Picturesque Hongkong. 24 views of Hongkong, Canton & Macao. Hongkong: W. Brewer & Co., oblong 8vo, 24 coloured photographic illustrations (one folding)
Souvenir of Hongkong, with 80 views. Hongkong: M. Sternberg, small oblong 8vo, photographic illustrations (2 panoramas), map pasted on lower wrapper, scattered spotting, wrapper faded
all in original publisher's bindings, some with minor wear or loss (7)
Condition
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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."