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First Edition Early Book

Lot No. 62: Seely, John B

The Wonders of Elora

  • Medium: Printed Books
  • Year: 1824
  • Size: 8.8 x 5.5 Inches
  • Place: London

Winning Bid : ₹ 47,520

(Inclusive Buyer's Premium)

Estimate

 40,000 -  80,000


Estimate US$

400 - 800

Ends at Sep 06, 2023 08:01 PM IST

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Seely, John B

The Wonders of Elora

or the Narrative of A Journey to the Temples and Dwellings Excavated out of a Mountain of Granite, and Extending Upwards of a Mile and A quarter, at Elora, in the East India, by Poona, Ahmed-Nuggur, and Toka, returning by Dowlutabad and Aurungabad; with Some General Observations on the People and Country.

Published By G. and W.B. Whittaker, 1824. First edition, Small 4to, pp xvi, 559, (1). With 9 engraved plates (3 folding). Recent maroon half calf over yellow cloth, ruled in gilt, spine gilt, Upper edge gilt. (22.5 x 14.0 cm).
"Innumerable works have been published on the antiquities of Greece, Rome, and Egypt; but, with the exception of two or three incidental notices by travellers, scanty and imperfect, the wonderful carved Temples of Elora, are known but to a very few persons" (according to the preface).

Provenance: Collection of a Gentleman.

Good Condition

Keywords: History, Travel, Plate Book

This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.

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Good Condition

This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.

We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid.

Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0200 39600.00 Regular 06-09-2023 12:09:12 PM IST
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