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Lot 120
MISS EMILY EDEN (1797- 1869)
ASN0006
Auction Type: live
(a) A Zemindar Or Farmer Of The Upper Provinces And A Puthan A Famous Wrestler. (b) Akalees. From the book India Portraits, Princess and Peoples of India published in London by J. Dikinson & Sons 1844 with 24 Lithographic plates.
(a) 37.5 x 27.5 cms.
(b) 37.6 x 27.5 cms.
(a) 37.5 x 27.5 cms.
(b) 37.6 x 27.5 cms.
Estimate: ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,25,000
Details
The Honerable Miss. Emily Eden was the Sister of George Lord Auckland (1784-1849) Governor General of India ( 1835-1841 ) and she accompanied him during his various visits to all parts of India. She was impressed by the various cultures and costumes of peoples, places and customs and published her account of her time in India Portraits, Princess and Peoples of India London J. Dikinson & Sons 1844 with 24 Lithographic plates.
