- 184
Shanghai
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Three works relating to racing and hunting in Shanghai, comprising:
- paper
Celebrities of the Shanghai Turf. Sketches and Caricatures by Juel Madsen & Edmund Toeg, [1922-23?], small folio (270 x 210mm.), numerous captioned illustrations, original brown wrappers, illustration mounted on upper cover, advertisements on inside lower wrapper and lower wrapper, minor spotting, light wear
Davis, C. Noel. A History of the Shanghai Paper Hunt Club 1863-1930. Shanghai: Kelly and Walsh Limited, 1930, folio (276 x 218mm.), half-title, folding photographic frontispiece, numerous illustrations (some photographic), 6 folding maps, original red cloth, gilt, scattered staining and spotting, cloth faded with light wear
McMichael, E.H. Shanghai Paper Hunt Club. A Short Resume of the Season 1929-1930. Shanghai: North-China Daily News & Herald Ltd., 1930, tall 8vo (247 x 154mm.), photographic illustrations, original tan wrappers, a few minor tears and creases
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Davis, C. Noel. A History of the Shanghai Paper Hunt Club 1863-1930. Shanghai: Kelly and Walsh Limited, 1930, folio (276 x 218mm.), half-title, folding photographic frontispiece, numerous illustrations (some photographic), 6 folding maps, original red cloth, gilt, scattered staining and spotting, cloth faded with light wear
McMichael, E.H. Shanghai Paper Hunt Club. A Short Resume of the Season 1929-1930. Shanghai: North-China Daily News & Herald Ltd., 1930, tall 8vo (247 x 154mm.), photographic illustrations, original tan wrappers, a few minor tears and creases
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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."