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SIGNED, FIRST AND LIMITED EDITION BOOKS (16-17 MAY 2023)

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Lot 61
Narrative of the Celebration of The Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Empress of India, in Madras - Sir Charles Allen Lawson - Signed, First and Limited Edition Books
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Narrative of the Celebration of The Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Empress of India, in Madras

 Charles Allen Lawson, Narrative of the Celebration of The Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Empress of India, in Madras, Macmillan & Co, 1887, first edition

xxi + frontispiece carbon print portrait of Queen Victoria by Alexander Bassanoone, coloured map, 38 tipped-in albumen prints, including views of Madras, Conjeeveram, Madura, Ootacamund, Tanjore, Trichinopoly, Vellore, Trivandrum, and many other towns, as well as portraits of The Rajahs of Travancore, Vizianagram, & Cochin, photographers unidentified, but probably attributable to Nicholas & Co, A.T. W. Penn, and others; gilt-embossed morocco boards, all edges gilt
12.25 x 10.25 x 1.75 in (31 x 26 x 4.5 cm)

This is a presentation copy. Inscribed in black ink "Presented to his Grace the Duke of Buckingham / and Chandos: G.C.S.I, on behalf of His Excellency / Lord Connemara: G.C.I.E, the Governor, and the Jubliee/ of Madras. / Signed "C.A.Lawson" / London 25th June 1887"

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Lot 62
The Beauties of Lucknow - Darogha Abbas Alli - Signed, First and Limited Edition Books
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The Beauties of Lucknow

 Darogha Ubbas Alli, The Beauties of Lucknow: The Beauties of Lucknow; consisting of twenty-four selected photographed portraits, cabinet size, of the most celebrated and popular living histrionic singers, dancing girls, and actresses of the Oudh Court and of Lucknow, as per list, with a short explanatory introduction. The whole comprising a valuable album, Calcutta: Calcutta Central Press Co. limited, 1874

4 [text]; 24 selected sepia albumen print photographed portraits, cabinet size, including plate 9 of Omrao Jaan; original red cloth-bound with gilt text on spine and front cover
10 x 7.25 x 0.75 in (25.5 x 18.5 x 2 cm)

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Lot 63
A typewritten letter from M K Gandhi to Dr Behram Navroji Khambhatta, signed ‘M K Gandhi‘, 6 April 1928 - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - Signed, First and Limited Edition Books
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A typewritten letter from M K Gandhi to Dr Behram Navroji Khambhatta, signed ‘M K Gandhi‘, 6 April 1928

 Typed letter in English on the letterhead of The Ashram / Sabarmati dated 6-4-28 signed “M. K. Gandhi,” to Dr Behram Navroji Khambhatta on lined paper with ink stamp ("7538"), single page, 8vo, with some typographical corrections done by Gandhiji himself.

Typed "My Dear Khambatta, / I have your radio from Aden./ I did not know when I replied that it was a / radio message. I therefore sent a telegram to / your Bombay address. Mr. Kapadia received the / telegram and acknowledged it. I hope that Jal / took the voyage comfortably and that he and / you all profited by it. // I am sending you herewith a letter to Austrian friends who will guide you in the / choice of doctor, should you decide to have the operation in Vienna. // May God bless Jal. With love to you all. // Yours sincerely, / M K Gandhi (signature)"

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Lot 64
The Journal of Indian Art [17 Volumes] - John Forbes Watson - Signed, First and Limited Edition Books
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John Forbes Watson (1827 - 1892)

The Journal of Indian Art [17 Volumes]

 John Forbes Watson, The Journal of Indian Art, , London: W. Griggs and Sons [etc.], Volume I: Nos.1-16, January 1884-October 1886 to Volume XVII: Nos. 129-136, January 1915-October 1916 [17 Volumes]

Hardbound. Blue library buckram with gilt title text and volume numbers, call letters in white on spine, original front and rear wraps from each issue are bound in at the rear of each volume. These covers have the contents of each issue printed on them. (each)
Sizes varying from 54 x 11 x 1 in (137.5 x 28 x 2.5 cm) to 54 x 11 x 2 in (137.5 x 28 x 5.5 cm)

Scholarly literature on the decorative arts in India is scanty and mainly in learned journals.

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Lot 65
Constitution of India - Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Babasaheb Ambedkar) - Signed, First and Limited Edition Books
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Constitution of India

 Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Babasaheb Ambedkar), The Constitution of India, Government of India, 1950

[1] + State Emblem of India or the National Emblem of the Republic of India page + list of illustrations page slightly smaller in size, originally inserted loosely + 1 "Preamble" page + 231 illustrated colour broadside including 22 drawings by Nandalal Bose for each chapter + 2 pages; original full black rexine with gilt title to cover & spine, elaborate gilt decoration to cover, all edges gilt, housed in a customised slipcase with cover page screen printed on top of it.
17 x 12.5 x 1.5 in (43 x 32 x 4 cm)
17.25 x 12.75 x 2 in (44 x 32.5 x 5.2 cm) (with slip case)

This is the first edition of the The Constitution of India written by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Babasaheb Ambedkar) and published by Government of India in 1950. The book is a historically significant document that marks the culmination of years of intense debate, discussion, and deliberation among the members of the Constituent Assembly of India. It embodies the ideals and aspirations of the Indian people for a just and democratic society.

It is a comprehensive document that sets out the framework for the governance of the country. It outlines the fundamental principles and values that guide the functioning of the state, and it lays down the rights and responsibilities of citizens. The Constitution of India is a seminal document that reflects the hopes and aspirations of a newly independent nation. It has served as the bedrock of India's democracy for over seven decades and remains a testament to the wisdom and foresight of the framers of the Constitution.

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