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First edition book

Lot No. 47: Wakefield, W.

The Happy Valley

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

Winning Bid : ₹35,640

(Inclusive Buyer's Premium)

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000


Estimate US$

360-600

Ends at Jan 11, 2024 07:46 PM IST

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Wakefield, W.

The Happy Valley

Sketches of Kashmir & the Kashmiris
Year: 1879

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

First edition
Published by: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington. 8vo., xii, 300pp., folding map, 8 tinted lithographs 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
Good Condition
Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0105 29700.00 Regular 11-01-2024 07:01:41 PM IST
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