Lot #1069 - Books On India (4)
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Auction House:Davidson Auctions
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Sale Name:Estate & Collector
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Sale Date:02 Aug 2014 ~ 10am: Part 1 - Various Collections - Lots 1 - 522
02 Aug 2014 ~ 2.30pm: Part 2 - The David Spode Collection - Lots 601 - 1326 -
Lot #:1069
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Lot Description:Books On India (4)
KEENE, Henry George. The Turks in India. Critical chapters on the administration of that country by the Chugtai, Babar, and his descendants. London, W.H.Allen, 1879. First edition. Tinted litho frontis. (of Akbar playing at Pacheesee with women for counters... at Fathepur Sikri), folding coloured map mounted on linen, xvi,255pp., blank endpapers spotted and some spotting adjacent to map, marbled endpapers and edges, 8vo., contemporary red 1/2 morocco, spine gilt with raised bands, cloth boards. Gilt crest of a parliamentary library at spine base and on front board. No other markings external or internal. An excellent copy; PRINSEP, Henry T. History of the Political and Military Transactions in India during the administration of the Marquess of Hastings 1813-1823. Enlarged from the Narrative published in 1820. Shannon, Irish University Press, & N.Y., Barnes & Noble, 1972. [Facsimile reprint of the London edition, Kingsbury, Parbury, & Allen, 1825.] 2 volumes complete. Vol. 1 - Fronti -
Estimate:A$400 - 550
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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