Deen Dayal, Lala

Oblong folio (316 x 435mm.), PRESENTATION COPY, SIGNED BY H.E. NAWAB VIKAR-UL-UMRA (PRIME MINISTER OF HYDERABAD), 37 albumen prints (average size 208 x 274mm., or the reverse), including three 2-plate panoramas, mounted on thick card, recto and verso, each with a letterpress caption pasted on the mount, publisher's green half morocco gilt, upper cover titled in gilt, gilt edges, edge fading to some prints, one or two prints with minor spotting or wear, binding slightly rubbed

Gold printed presentation label on upper pastedown signed by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra (1856-1902), Prime Minister of Hyderabad (1893-1901); Warwick Castle (faint blue stamp on preliminary free endpaper)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."

The album contains a portrait of Sir Vicar Ul Umra Bahadur, and views of Falaknuma Palace, comprising:

1. H.E. Nawab Vicarul Umra Bahadur
2. View from approach
3. Gateway (rear view)
4. Side view
5. Distant view (rear)
6. North view (Front)
7. View from the Right Wing
8. N.W. View from Upper Terrace
9. Rear Court-Yard
10. The Round Bungalow
11. Waiting Room
12. Library
13. Entrance, Marble Hall
14. Marble Staircase
15. Staircase, Upper Landing
16. Drawing Room Front West
17. Drawing Room, Centre Part
18. Ball Room
19. Smoking Room
20. Dining Room
21. Billiard Room
22. Retiring Room
23. Waiting Room, Round Bungalow
24. Drawing Room
25. Office Room
26. Bed Room
27. Country View, East Side
28. City View
29-30. Country View, South Side [2-plate panorama]
31. View from Right Wing
32. View from Left Wing
33-34. View from His Excellency's Sitting Room [2-plate panorama]
35-36. The Terrace [2-plate panorama]
37. The Sun-set