Lot 212: LALA DEEN DAYAL. ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS: FALAKNUMA PALACE, HYDERABAD (DECCAN), 1894

Oblong folio (316 x 435mm.), PRESENTATION COPY, SIGNED BY H.E. NAWAB VIKAR-UL-UMRA (PRIME MINISTER OF HYDERABAD), 37 albumen prints (average size 208 x 274mm., or the reverse), including three 2-plate panoramas, mounted on thick card, recto and verso, each with a letterpress caption pasted on the mount, publisher's green half morocco gilt, upper cover titled in gilt, gilt edges, edge fading to some prints, one or two prints with minor spotting or wear, binding slightly rubbed

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."

Gold printed presentation label on upper pastedown signed by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra (1856-1902), Prime Minister of Hyderabad (1893-1901); Warwick Castle (faint blue stamp on preliminary free endpaper)