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SKETCHES OF KASHMIR & THE KASHMIRIS WITH 8 LITHOGRAPHS

Lot No. 46: WAKEFIELD, W.

THE HAPPY VALLEY

  • Medium: Printed Book
  • Year: 1879
  • Size: 8.3 x 6 Inches
  • Place: London

Winning Bid : ₹ 71,280

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Estimate

 60,000 -  80,000


Estimate US$

720-960

Ends at Feb 27, 2025 07:55 PM IST

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WAKEFIELD, W.

THE HAPPY VALLEY

SKETCHES OF KASHMIR & THE KASHMIRIS.

First Edition

Year: 1879

Size: 22 x 15 cm (8.3 x 6 Inches)

Published by: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington., 8vo., xii, 300pp.

No. of Illustrations: 8 Tinted Lithographs, 1 Folding Map.

The author was a medical officer to the British forces in India. The present work recounts a visit made to Kashmir in the summer of 1875. The routes to Srinagar, a history of the inhabitants, anecdotes, etc. As might be gathered from the title a very positive view, beautiful surroundings and a handsome people, the author considers Kashmiri women to be some of the most beautiful in the world but unfortunately unfamiliar with the concept of bathing. original red cloth gilt, gilt decoration on front cover, title in gilt on spine.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
Excellent Condition
Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0143 59400.00 Regular 27-02-2025 07:02:56 PM IST
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