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Lot No :

H.I.M. KING GEORGE V AND PRINCE OF INDIA AND INDIAN EMPIRE


Estimate: Rs 75,000-Rs 1,00,000 ( $1,035-$1,380 )


TITLE: H.I.M. King George V and Princes of India and Indian Empire (Historical-Biographical)
AUTHORS: K.R. Khosla and R.P. Chatterjee
PUBLISHER: Imperial Publishing Co.
PLACE: Lahore
YEAR: 1937
BINDING: Hardbound
NO.OF PAGES: 492 including 9 tipped color plates and numerous b & w illustrations
SIZE:
Height: 32.8 cm
Width: 25.5 cm
Depth: 5.5 cm

A presentable pictorial and historical record of the life and times of themost beloved of Kings in Indian history and of the great and important part played by India in the evolution of his memorable reign in its multitarious beneficence and progress and in the appreciation of it in its proper impact.

The book wasoriginally planned and prepared as a Silver Jubilee souvenir.

It was intended to be issued in two separate publications viz., "HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY KING GEORGE V AND THE PRINCES OF INDIA" and "HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY KING GEORGE V AND THE INDIAN EMPIRE". But it was decided to give to the readers the advantage of securing both these works in one volume.

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 collectable, dating from the 19th century onwards. 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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