30th Apr, 2014 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Seraph)

 
  Lot 151
 

151

[M] AN INTERESTING LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH-CENTURY...

AN INTERESTING LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH-CENTURY PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM CONTAINING A NUMBER OF SHIPWRECK PHOTOGRAPHS OFF CORNWALL
comprising approximately forty sepia tone images, all undated, some signed Gibson, Penzance, and including images for the wreck of The Suevic; The Bay of Panama; The Paris; The Mohegan; together with views of the church with coffins laid out and mass grave, and bodies laid out, also a view of The Lizard lifeboat crew and survivors, secured to card pages within quarter calf album -- 12 x 10in. (30.5 x 25.5cm.)

Sold for £682
Estimated at £500 - £700

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Card pages yellowing at edges; photographs appear in stable and good overall condition generally; album spine missing; cover hinges weak.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. 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 Charles Miller Ltd 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.

 
AN INTERESTING LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH-CENTURY PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM CONTAINING A NUMBER OF SHIPWRECK PHOTOGRAPHS OFF CORNWALL
comprising approximately forty sepia tone images, all undated, some signed Gibson, Penzance, and including images for the wreck of The Suevic; The Bay of Panama; The Paris; The Mohegan; together with views of the church with coffins laid out and mass grave, and bodies laid out, also a view of The Lizard lifeboat crew and survivors, secured to card pages within quarter calf album -- 12 x 10in. (30.5 x 25.5cm.)
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