The Coronation Durbar, Delhi, 1903, of His Majesty King Edward VII

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Samuel Bourne (1834-1912) and Charles Shepherd (fl. 1858-1878), Photographers
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi, 1903, of His Majesty King Edward VII
a commemorative album illustrated with 112 (of 132) photographs, loosely inserted, each with letterpress title and several with descriptive text in purple within decorative gilt border on overleaf
platinum prints
various sizes
2° album (470 x 360mm), original red morocco, titled 'CORONATION DURBAR, DELHI, 1903. OF HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII. VICEROY. BARON CURZON OF KEDLESTON, P.C., G.M.S.I., G.M.I.E.' in gilt within elaborate border blocked in gilt on upper cover

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Lot Essay

This work was printed in either albumen or platinum and included portraits of Lord and Lady Curzon, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, H.H. the Nizam of Hyderabad, the Governors and Lieutenant-Governors of India, the Maharajas of Mysore, Alwar, Jhalawar, Patiala, Sikhim, Cooch Behar, Kapurthala, Benares, Kashmir; several Rajas, the Crown Prince of Nabha, the Nawabs of Rampur and Bahawalpur; the Shan Chiefs and Princesses; 'A Giant of Cashmere'; 'Burmese warriors at the Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues'; elephants decorated with state jewels and cloths of gold and silver and another in armour; several views of the state entry into Delhi and many of the Durbar.

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