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Lot No :

VIEWS IN INDIA, CHINA AND THERED SEA, VOL. I AND II


Estimate: Rs 50,000-Rs 60,000 ( $760-$910 )


NON-EXPORTABLE

TITLE: Views in India, China and the Red Sea
VOLUME: 1
AUTHOR: Emma Roberts
PUBLISHER: H. Fisher, R. Fisher & P. Jackson
PLACE: London
YEAR: 1835
BINDING: Leather-bound with gilt
NO.OF PAGES: 68 including 34color plates
SIZE:
Height: 27.8 cm
Depth: 2.8 cm

TITLE: Views in India, China and the Red Sea
VOLUME: 2
AUTHOR: Emma Roberts
PUBLISHER: H. Fisher, R. Fisher & P. Jackson
PLACE: London
YEAR: 1835
BINDING: Leather-bound with gilt edges
NO.OF PAGES: 64 including 1 b & w engraved frontispiece, 1 b & w engraved vignette and 28 b & w engraved plates
SIZE:
Height: 27.8 cm
Depth: 2.8 cm

Illustrated in a series of views drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, & etc. From original sketches by Commander Robert Elliott, R.N. with description by Emma Roberts.

This publication presents beautifully illustrated views of India and China, possibly romanticized by the foreign eyes of the early nineteenth century, but an important period piece. The engravings are fascinating and capture well what was then considered to be the mystery of the Orient. Kaul 498.

This lot will be sold in "as is" condition.
There may be some minor tears/creases scratches, or holes commensurate with age that may not be visible in the images.

The books on sale in this auction are rare, out-of-print and otherwise collectible, dating from the 19th century on wards. The technology and material for printing and binding books has evolved over the last few centuries. From being the exclusive preserve of Clergy and Kings to an item of everyday application, the availability and use of books has also evolved over time. Books age over time and deterioration in a book's condition depends on many factors, including the original materials used and conditions of usage over time. Books will often show signs of foxing, fading, shelf-ware or dust jacket damage through usage. Prolonged storage may also cause wormhole damage or water stains.

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