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Palestine, Lebanon and Egypt--Photographs
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Album of forty two photographs. [c.1880s]
- paper
Large folio (500 x 400mm.), 42 ALBUMEN PRINTS (average 215 x 280mm., or the reverse) mostly by P. Sébah or Bonfils, individually mounted on thick card, recto only, linen guards, early twentieth century brown half morocco, marbled boards, upper cover titled in gilt 'EGYPTE / PALESTINE', top edge gilt, some spotting and fading, binding slightly rubbed
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
The photographs show 12 views of Egypt (many signed P. Sébah in the negative), 26 of Palestine (most signed Bonfils in the negative; including Ramla, Jaffa, and 20 of Jerusalem), and 4 of Lebanon (including Tiberias and Sidon).