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

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W G Osborne The Court and Camp of Runjeet Sing. [sic], with an introductory sketch of the origin and rise of the Sikh state W G Osborne, The Court and Camp of Runjeet Sing. [sic], with an introductory sketch of the origin and rise of the Sikh state, London: Henry Colburn, 1840 vi + [2] + xliv + 45-236 pages, including 16 engravings of Sher Singh, Akali, Sikh Armour, and Fakirs; Publisher's dark green vertically ribbed cloth with elaborate blind-stamped floral corner ornaments; gilt vignette of Maharaja Ranjit Singh on horseback to upper board, blind-stamped back board, and spine lettered in gilt, all edges uncut. Housed in a custom archival slipcase, half dark green morocco over marbled paper boards, the spine with twin gilt fillets and floral tools in compartments, and titled in gilt in a period style. 9.25 x 6 x 1 in (23.5 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm) 0 x 0 in (0 x 0 cm)
Estimate Rs 3,00,000 - 5,00,000 $3,450 - 5,750 Details	Winning bid Rs 3,12,000 \| $3,586 (Inclusive of Buyers Premium)

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