Oblong folio (305 x 380mm.), 42 ALBUMEN PRINTS (225 x 275mm., or the reverse), and 5 folding PANORAMAS (two 2-part and three 3-part), mounted on card, recto and verso, printed numbered caption slips pasted on the photographs, contemporary calf-backed lacquer boards gilt with ivory inlays, upper cover showing a woman weaving at a loom and man with a dragonfly on a rod, the lower cover with a bird and pomegranates, slight edge fading, minor wear to folding panoramas, spine slightly worn

Burnie, armorial bookplate

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."

FINE EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS of Hong Kong (42), Wuchang, Peking, and Nanking (3). One of the panoramas shows a rare view of the Chinese quarter which was devastated in the plague of 1894. A view of Queen's Road includes Pun-Woo's photographic studio (No. 56 Queen's Road Central).