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THE LAND OF THE RUPEE; A COMPREHENSIVE DESCRIPTION OF BRITISH INDIA AND BURMA, COPIOUSLY ILLUSTRATED FROM PHOTOGRAPHS OF VIEWS AND BUILDINGS IN THE PRINCIPAL CITIES, SCENES OF NATURAL BEAUTY AND RUINS OF SACRED AND HISTORICAL INTEREST


Estimate: Rs 20,000-Rs 30,000 ( $240-$360 )


The Land of the rupee; a comprehensive description of British India and Burma, copiously illustrated from photographs of views and buildings in the principal cities, scenes of natural beauty and ruins of sacred and historical interest


The Times of India, The Land of the Rupee: A Comprehensive Description of British India and Burma Copiously Illustrated from Photographs of Views and Buildings in the Principal Cities, Scenes of Natural Beauty and Ruins of Sacred and Historical Interest, Bombay and Calcutta: Bennett, Coleman and Company, 1912

500 pages and illustrated with 1 frontispiece and 368 plates with 8 colour plates; original decorated clothbound
12 x 9.75 in (30.4 x 25 cm)

A captivating visual and literary journey through British India and Burma, the book offers a comprehensive glimpse into the region's cities, landscapes, and historical landmarks. Published by Bennett, Coleman, and Company, this richly illustrated volume features 368 plates, including 8 in colour, showcasing grand architecture, sacred ruins, and breathtaking natural scenery. With detailed descriptions and rare photographs, this book is an invaluable chronicle of a bygone era, preserving the essence of India and Burma in the early 20th century.

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