The Durbar / India Painted by Mortimer Menpes, described by Flora Annie Steel

a) Mortimer Menpes, The Durbar, London: Adam and Charles Black, 1903

210 pages and 100 colour plates along with tissue guards with the title of each plate printed on it; original binding with cream beveled vellum boards along with gilt title and blocked spine and title with extensive bright “Indian Tree” decoration on upper board. Top edges gilt.
10.75 x 8.5 x 2.5 in (27.5 x 21.5 x 6 cm)

Signed by Mortimer Menpes, limited edition copy numbered 182 of 1000. The illustrations in this volume were engraved and printed at the Menpes Press under the supervision of the artist.

b) Flora Annie Steel, India by Mortimer Menpes, described by Flora Annie Steel, London: Adam and Charles Black, 1912

xii, 216 pages including 75 colour illustrations; original decorated red cloth, with intricate floral design in green, orange and gilt on front panel and spine, lettered in gilt, top edges gilt
9 x 6.75 x 1.5 in (23 x 17 x 4 cm)

In this engaging collection of illustrations Mortimer Menpes presents charming scenes of everyday life in India. Temples, fruit stalls, marketplaces, and people in flowing robes are just a handful of scenes to be enjoyed in this beautiful book.

(Set of two)