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Gandhi, Mohandas K.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Gandhi, Mohandas K.
- Three autograph letters signed
- ink on paper
one card to Mrs Perin Captain, informing her of his movements and telling her that "you should be represented at the Khadi exhibition" at Berhampur where he would speak in the coming days, 1 page, in English, Jaffna, 27 November 1927, and two letters to Jamanabehn Gandhi, one instructing her to write to him at Sabarmati Ashram rather than Yerwada jail, the second asking for family news and about events in Karachi, in Gujarati, 3 pages, 8vo and 16mo, 16 October 1930 and n.d., the card torn and professionally conserved, the letters with small holes
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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
Perin Ben Captain (1888-1958) had been a committed follower of Gandhi since 1919. In 1921 she helped to establish the Rashtriya Stree Sabha, which entwined the causes of Indian Independence and women's emancipation, and she also participated in Salt Satyagraha. Jamnabehn was a member of the extended Gandhi family.