A DISTANT VIEW OF INDIA: BOOKS, MAPS, PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE 17TH TO 20TH CENTURY (6-7 AUGUST 2025)

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Niccolao Manucci translated by William Irvine Storia do Mogor; or, Mogul India 1653–1708 [4 Volumes] Niccolao Manucci, Storia do Mogor; or, Mogul India 1653–1708, London: John Murray, 1907–1908, 4 Volumes Volume I: lxxxviii, 386 pp., including 13 black and white plates, [4 pp. publisher's advertisements] Volume II: xi, 471 pp., including 13 black and white plates Volume III: xiv, 509 pp., including 18 black and white plates Volume IV: xiv, 605 pp., including 16 black and white plates [4 pp. publisher's advertisements], 1 folding map in the pocket at the rear; covers are bordered with an interlacing foliate arabesque and an elegant Moorish archway frame in black and crimson red, surrounding a medallion reminiscent of Mughal album margins. The gold-stamped monogram at the centre may reference the publisher or series, adding an additional bibliophilic distinction; top edges gilt, others uncut (each) 8.75 x 6 in (22.5 x 15 cm) (each) 0 x 0 in (0 x 0 cm)
Estimate Rs 1,00,000 - 1,50,000 $1,150 - 1,725 Details	Winning bid Rs 2,88,000 \| $3,310 (Inclusive of Buyers Premium)

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