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Archaeology in India
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500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Archaeological Survey of India. Allahabad, 1894-1901, 3 volumes, comprising:
- paper
1. The Moghul Architecture of Fathpur-Sikri (vol.18, parts 1-2, of 4), 1894-1896, 230 photographic or lithographic plates, 13 coloured, a few double-page
2. Moghul Colour Decoration of Agra (vol.30, part 1 only), 1901, 98 lithographed or photographic plates (of 103), 48 coloured, lacking 5 plates (no.54, 55, 57, 62 & 83), plates 26-36 bound upside down and chipped at edges, plate 60 lacking a blank section
folio (c.315 x 210), uniform leather-backed cloth
2. Moghul Colour Decoration of Agra (vol.30, part 1 only), 1901, 98 lithographed or photographic plates (of 103), 48 coloured, lacking 5 plates (no.54, 55, 57, 62 & 83), plates 26-36 bound upside down and chipped at edges, plate 60 lacking a blank section
folio (c.315 x 210), uniform leather-backed cloth
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."