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Rousselet, Louis
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Rousselet, Louis
- India and its Native Princes. Travels in Central India and in the Residencies of Bombay and Bengal. London: Chapman and Hall, 1876
- paper
4to (337 x 244mm.), half-title, numerous plates and illustrations, contemporary red morocco gilt, gilt edges, binding somewhat rubbed
Provenance
Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught, inscription and bookplate
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
This copy of Rousselet’s India was presented by Queen Victoria to Louise Margaret, bearing an inscription underneath the recipient's name “(From the Queen) – Osborne – July 25th 1885”. Louise Margaret was Victoria’s daughter-in-law, and Duchess of Connaught, having married Prince Arthur. Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India on 1 January 1877.