Wheeler, Stephen
History of the Delhi Coronation Durbar
£3,780
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 07 February 2024 from 10:00 GMT
Description
Held on the First of January 1903 to Celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VII, Emperor of India. London: John Murray, 1904. First edition, deluxe issue, one of 250 numbered copies printed on hand-made paper, large 4to, original vellum gilt, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, 30 photogravure portraits with tissue-guards, 18 halftone photographic plates, 3 maps and maps (2 folding), photogravure panorama on 2 folding sheets, photogravure plate of the Delhi Durbar medal, front inner hinge cracked
Footnote
The trade issue was bound in red cloth.