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Underwood & Underwood--Ricalton, James
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- China through the stereoscope. New York & London, [1901], 8vo (170 x 125mm.), publisher's green cloth, joints starting, lightly rubbed, lacking maps
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100 PHOTOGRAPH STEREOVIEWS, on printed card mounts (88 x 177mm.), each numbered and captioned, original cloth box, mounts slightly bowed (as usual), box lightly rubbed
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
RARE COMPLETE SET OF THESE STEREOVIEWS OF CHINA, TOGETHER WITH THE ACCOMPANYING BOOK. In 1900 American photographer James Ricalton travelled from Hong Kong to Canton, thence to Shanghai, Ningbo, Suzhou, Wuhan (Hankou), through Jiangxi province to Nanjing, Yantai (Chefoo), Tianjin (Tientsin) and Peking (Beijing). The photographs show scenes and sights of each city and place visited. Of particular interest are the photographs of Tianjin and Peking as Ricalton arrived in Tianjin in July 1900 when the city was under siege from the Boxers. Many of the Tianjin scenes show scenes of destruction and the aftermath of fighting. Ricalton arrived in Peking after the Siege of the Legations had been lifted and many of the Peking photographs show the destruction caused and Allied occupation of Peking. One striking image shows German troops marching in column about to enter the Forbidden City through Wumen Gate. An important documentary visual reference of the Boxer Rebellion and, more broadly, China and her people at the very beginning of the twentieth century in the final years of imperial rule. A list of cards available on request.