A DISTANT VIEW OF INDIA: BOOKS, MAPS, PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE 17TH TO 20TH CENTURY (6-7 AUGUST 2025)

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Lot 37

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Edmund W Smith (1877 - 1938) The Moghul Architecture of Fathpur-Sikri. Described and Illustrated by Edmund W. Smith, Archaeological Survey of India [4 Volumes] Edmund W Smith, The Moghul Architecture of Fathpur-Sikri. Described and Illustrated by Edmund W. Smith, Archaeological Survey of India., Allahabad: Superintendent, Government Press, North-Western Provinces and Oudh, Vol. XVIII, Parts I–IV, 1894–1898 Part I: xix, pp. 38,120 plates, some coloured; 1894 Part II: v, pp. 34,103 plates; 1896 Part III: x, pp. 60, 91 plates, some coloured; 1897 Part IV: vi, 88 plates, some coloured; 1898 Illustrated with numerous photogravures, architectural elevations, plans, measured drawings, and photographic reproductions, some plates are folding or double-page. Four parts bound in uniform contemporary half-black morocco over original printed boards, spines with raised bands in gilt, gilt ruling and titling, and a floral device to compartments; edges sprinkled. The original printed front board retained, showing publication details (Allahabad: Government Press, 1894, 1896, 1897, 1898) and retail price (Rs. 20 / £1 6s. 8d.). (each) 12 x 10 in (30 x 25 cm) (each) 0 x 0 in (0 x 0 cm)
Estimate Rs 5,00,000 - 7,00,000 $5,750 - 8,050 Details	Winning bid Rs 5,40,000 \| $6,207 (Inclusive of Buyers Premium)

Lot 38

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Edmund W Smith (1877 - 1938) Portfolio of Indian Architectural Drawings: Part I, Issued by the Government North-West Provinces and Oudh Edmund W Smith, Portfolio of Indian Architectural Drawings: Part I, Issued by the Government North-West Provinces and Oudh, London: W H Allen & Co.; Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co.; Calcutta: Thacker, Spink & Co.; Bombay: Thacker & Co., Ltd. and Allahabad: The Supt. Govt. Press, North-West Provinces and Oudh, 1897 Title page, [2], 52 loose photolithographed plates by W Griggs including 50 black and white plates and 2 colour plates (plate nos. 39 and 40) each measuring 56 x 38.2 cm; loose as issued in publisher's portfolio cloth with ribbon and gilt text on the front board measuring 22 x 15 x 1 in (56 x 38.2 x 2.8 cm) 0 x 0 in (0 x 0 cm)
Estimate Rs 4,00,000 - 6,00,000 $4,600 - 6,900 Details	Winning bid Rs 4,20,000 \| $4,828 (Inclusive of Buyers Premium)

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