Lot 357
Architecture at Beejapoor, an Ancient Mahometan Capital in the Bombay Presidency, Photographed from drawings by Capt. P.D. Hart . B.E., A. Cumming, C.E. and native draftsmen; and on the spot by Colonel Biggs, . and the Late Major Loch. With an historical and descriptive memoir by Captain Meadows Taylor . and architectural notes by James Fergusson . Published for the Committee of Architectural Antiquities of Western India under the patronage of Kursondas Madhowdas
BIGGS, Thomas Hesketh (1822-1905) and Major LOCH (photographers). - Philip Meadows TAYLOR (1808-1876) and others
Published by John Murray, London, 1866
Mounted albumen print frontispiece after an engraving by Langlès, letterpress title with integral mounted oval albumen print vignette "from life", 76 mounted albumen prints (comprised of 30 views by Biggs and Loch "from life", and 46 after drawings) 1 hand-coloured lithographed map, 1 tinted lithographed plan, 12 wood-engraved illustrations. Expertly bound to style in half brown morocco over period green pebble-grained cloth-covered boards, spine with raised bands in six compartments, lettered in gilt in the second, glazed yellow endpaper
56 x 39cm
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000
This item appears to be in fair condition overall.
Water staining and marks are apparent around the lower left edge of the interior, particulary evident in the first quarter of the book. Faint foxing and discolouration are present on majority of the pages, especially the first five, however this is not considered servere although worth noting.
There is rippling in the paper throughout the book.
It is recommended that potential buyers seek the opinion of a professional paper conservator for further condition information.
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There is some foxing present throughout the book and watermarks at the base of the plates and buckling. The leather bound cover shows some wear.
The Photographic Collection & Library of Dr Dinesh Parekh
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8158
2:00pm - 10 November 2016
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra
VIEWING
9 November 9am-8pm
10 November 10am-2pm
CONTACT
Sophie Ullin
sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au
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