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WITH 22 SEPIA LITHOGRAPH PLATES OF RAJPOOTANA & SIMLA

Lot No. 49: FRANCIS, CHARLES RICHARD

SKETCHES OF NATIVE LIFE IN INDIA WITH THE VIEWS IN RAJPOOTANA, SIMLAH ETC. ETC.

  • Medium: Printed Books
  • Year: 1848
  • Size: 14.3 x 10.7 inches
  • Place: London

Winning Bid : ₹15,84,000

(Inclusive Buyer's Premium)

Estimate

8,00,000 - 15,00,000


Estimate US$

9600-36000

Ends at Oct 17, 2024 08:12 PM IST

Quick Overview

Total : 3 bids   |   Next 5 valid bids   | 20% Buyer's Premium   |   Additional Charges   |   Comparable

FRANCIS, CHARLES RICHARD

SKETCHES OF NATIVE LIFE IN INDIA WITH THE VIEWS IN RAJPOOTANA, SIMLAH ETC. ETC.

First edition

Year: 1848

Size: 36.5 x 27 cm (14.3 x 10.7 inches)

Printed by Meldola, Cahn. 1848.
First edition, Small Folio

22, Sepia lithographic plates.

22 lithographs by J.C. Anderson after C.H. Fairland depicting life in India including people, views, everyday activities, and even common insects, Binding is solid and interior pages are clean. Contemporary cloth gilt with title in gilt on front cover.

This captivating work aims to show daily life in India during the mid 19th century, from market to mill, from temple to town.
22 lithographic plates show the people, places, and activities visually, while a rich narrative attempts to explain both the plates and the rituals and habits of the people about whom the illustrations were made.

With rare list of subscribers, errata and advertisement slips. Rare. Stamp of Bolton Public Library on verso of most plates

Extremly Rare
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
Good condition
Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0350 1320000.00 Regular 17-10-2024 07:10:44 PM IST
2 anon0142 1200000.00 Regular 17-10-2024 07:10:44 PM IST
3 anon0350 792000.00 Regular 17-10-2024 06:10:07 PM IST
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