a)
TITLE: A Hand Book of Indian Art
EDITOR: E B Havell
PUBLISHER: John Murray
PLACE: London
YEAR: 1927
BINDING: Cloth mount
NO.OF PAGES: 244 including 143 black and white photographic plates
SIZE:
Height: 9 in (23 cm)
Width: 6.2 in (16 cm)
Depth: 1.4 in (3.8 cm)
Presents work embracing architecture, sculpture & painting in its scope.
b)
TITLE: Indian Sculpture & Painting
EDITOR: E B Havell
PUBLISHER: John Murray
PLACE: London
YEAR: 1928
BINDING: Cloth mount
EDITION: 2nd
NO.OF PAGES: 312 including 6 color plates and 78 black and white photographic plates
SIZE:
Height: 10.2 in (26 cm)
Width: 7 in (18 cm)
Depth: 1.7 in (4.5 cm)
Illustrated by typical Masterpieces with an explanation of their motives and ideals. 2nd edition with numerous illustrations.
c)
TITLE: The Ideals of Indian Art
EDITOR: E B Havell
PUBLISHER: John Murray
PLACE: London
YEAR: 1911.br.BINDING: Leather bound
NO.OF PAGES: 208 including 32 black and white photographic plates
SIZE:
Height: 10 in (25.5 cm)
Width: 6.8 in (17.5 cm)
Depth: 1.5 in (4 cm)
Book on origin of Indian Art & Architecture.
d)
TITLE:The Himalayas in Indian Art
EDITOR: E B Havell
PUBLISHER: John Murray
PLACE: London
YEAR: 1924
BINDING: Cloth mount
NO.OF PAGES: 116 including 50 black and white photographic plates
SIZE:
Height: 9 in (23 cm)
Width: 6.1 in(15.5 cm)
Depth: 0.5 in (1.5 cm)
Book on leading ideas of the Indian Temple Builder, sculptor and painter.
e)
TITLE: Aryan Rule In India
EDITOR: E B Havell
PUBLISHER: Frederick A Stokes Company
PLACE: New York
YEAR:
BINDING: Cloth mount
NO.OF PAGES: 540 including 33 black and white photographic plates
SIZE:
Height: 8.2 in (21 cm)
Width: 5.9 in (15 cm)
Depth: 2.3 in (6 cm)
The history of Aryan rule in India from the earliest times to the death ofAkbar.
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. Details of damage outside this normal life-cycle of thebooks in this auction will be available on request.