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Lot No :

THE DIARY OF A CIVILIAN'S WIFE IN INDIA, 1877-1882 (2 VOLUMES)


Estimate: Rs 30,000-Rs 40,000 ( $410-$545 )


NON-EXPORTABLE

TITLE: The Diary of a Civilian's Wife in India, 1877-1882
AUTHOR: Mrs Robert Moss King
PUBLISHER: Richard Bentley and Sons
PLACE: London
YEAR: 1884
NO.OF PAGES:
Volume I: 290 including 16 Illustrations
Volume II: 268 including 16 Illustrations
BINDING: Original Cloth
SIZE:
Height: 20 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Depth: 2.5 cm

Elizabeth Augusta Moss King accompanied her husband to India, and on their second tour of duty she wrote diaries which were published in two volumes in 1884 entitled Diary of a Civilian's Wife in India 1877-1882 (4). She illustrated both volumes with many drawings made by herself while travelling.

 

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 onwards. The technology and material for printing and binding books have 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 have 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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