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Gandhi, Mohandas K.
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4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Gandhi, Mohandas K.
- Three autograph letters signed, to the Maharaja of Gondal
- ink on paper
in Gujarati, thanking him for the gift of Rs.100,000 for the victims of communal violence in Noakhali, explaining he has sufficient funds for this purpose and asking if the money may be used for similar purposes elsewhere, and acknowledging the money will be used for "Hindu refugees", 4 pages, 8vo, with two envelopes, [Calcutta and New Delhi], 27 August to 1 October 1947, pin holes, some spotting
[with:] drafts and retained copies of the Maharaja’s letters to Gandhi (c.8 items), telegrams from the Governor General, Vallabhbhai Patel, and others relating to the gift of funds for Noakhali, a typed letter signed by Vallabhbhai Patel concerning the Punjab Relief Fund (1 page, 19 March 1947) and related material, and other letters to the Maharaja and related printed matter, mostly requesting money, c.80 items in total, 1947, nicks and tears, some items fragile
[with:] drafts and retained copies of the Maharaja’s letters to Gandhi (c.8 items), telegrams from the Governor General, Vallabhbhai Patel, and others relating to the gift of funds for Noakhali, a typed letter signed by Vallabhbhai Patel concerning the Punjab Relief Fund (1 page, 19 March 1947) and related material, and other letters to the Maharaja and related printed matter, mostly requesting money, c.80 items in total, 1947, nicks and tears, some items fragile
Condition
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A group of letters written in the weeks after Independence, relating to Gandhi's response to the terrible communal violence that scarred the subcontinent at that time. The Maharaja Shri Bhojrajji, Maharaja of Gondal (in Gujarat), was one among many wealthy Indians who pledged money to support Gandhi's work. Apparently unpublished.