Antique & Vintage Photographs: INDIA FROM RAJ TO SWARAJ

MOUNT ABU
Two different views of exquisitely carved Gumbad (sanctum sanctorum) with statue of Jain Tirthankar in Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Very fine tonal quality and sharp photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

MOUNT ABU
An exquisite view of marble pillars in the Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Very fine tonal quality and sharp photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

MOUNT ABU
The exquisite carved pillars inside a Dilwara Jain Temple, Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Fine albumen prints from original negative plates.
Circa 1910

MOUNT ABU
The Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu, Rajasthan. A fine albumen print from original negative.
Circa 1910

MOUNT ABU
The Sanatorium, Mount Abu, Rajasthan. A fine albumen print from original negative plate.
Circa 1910

BODH GAYA
Three different views of Bodh Gaya Temples, depicting the intricately carved Gopuram from two different angles and showing the main entrance. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

BODH GAYA
Three different views of Bodh Gaya Temples, depicting the intricately carved Buddha sculpture, carved pillars and a Priest performing religious rituals. Very fine quality and clear vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

MADURAI
Three panoramic views of Meenakshi Temple in Madura (Madurai,Tamil Nadu), depicting The Great Gopuram, The Golden Lily Tank & Madura City General View. Fine photogravure with sharp contrast in sepia tone from original negative plates.
Circa 1890

MADURAI
Three panoramic views of Meenakshi Temple in Madura (Madurai, Tamil Nadu), depicting The Hilliputu Mantapam, The Koda Stumbham & Temple Tank. Fine photogravure with sharp contrast in sepia tone from original negative plates.
Circa 1890

The entrance Gopuram of a temple in south-India. A fine sepia tonal range and contrast photogravure from the original negative plate.
Circa 1870
21 x 15 cms (mounted)

The entrance Gopuram of another temple in south-India. A fine sepia tonal range and contrast photogravure from the original negative plate.
Circa 1870
21 x 15 cms (mounted)

TANJORE (THANJAVUR)
Three different and exotic views of Siddaramaiah Temple in Tanjore, depicting the Temple walls, General view of the open Grounds and Colossal Dome. Photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1890

TANJORE (THANJAVUR)
An intricately carved side view of Subramanya Swamy Temple, Tanjore (Thanjavur). A very fine albumen photo print in good sepia tonal range.
Circa 1875

TRICHY
An exotic and grand view of Sculptures from Horse Court in Ranganatha Temple, Srirangam,Trichy, with the priests standing in the entrance. Excellent photogravure from original negative plate.
Circa 1890

TRICHY
An exotic and panoramic view of the Rock Fort Temple with scared Tank in the foreground of Trichy Fort. Excellent photogravure from original negative plate.
Circa 1890

COLOMBO (SRI LANKA)
The Hindoo Temples
A very grand view of Colombo's Hindu Temple with local Tamil priests standing outside the entrance of the Temple. Albumen print with sepia tone from original negatives by Plate Ltd., Colombo, Sri Lanka.

COLOMBO (SRI LANKA)
The Hindoo Temples
Another very grand view of Colombo's Hindu Temple with local Tamil priests standing outside the entrance of the Temple. Albumen print with sepia tone from original negatives by Plate Ltd., Colombo, Sri Lanka.

AJANTA & ELLORA CAVES
Four views of Rock Cut Temples at Ajanta & Ellora, western-India. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

AJANTA & ELLORA CAVES
Four views of Rock Cut Temples at Ajanta & Ellora, western-India. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

AJANTA & ELLORA CAVES
Four views of Rock Cut Temples at Ajanta & Ellora, western-India. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

AJANTA & ELLORA CAVES
Five views of Rock Cut Temples at Ajanta & Ellora, western-India. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

BENARAS (VARANASI)
A bustling view of a bathing ghat at Benares (Varanasi). An original albumen print with fine sepia tone.
Circa 1860

BENARAS (VARANASI)
The Bisembar Nath (Shri Kashi Vishwanath) Golden Temple on the banks of river Ganges (Ganga) in Benares (Varanasi). A fine albumen print in good tonal / sepia range.
Circa 1865

BENARAS (VARANASI)
The back view of the popular Monkey Temple on the banks of river Ganges (Ganga) in Benares (Varanasi). A fine albumen print in good tonal / sepia range.
Circa 1870

BENARAS (VARANASI)
The Dharma Pavitra Ghat on the banks of river Ganges (Ganga) in Benares (Varanasi). A fine albumen print in good tonal / sepia range.
Circa 1870

BENARAS (VARANASI)
The Raja Jai Singh Observatory on the banks of river Ganges (Ganga) in Benares (Varanasi). A fine albumen print in good tonal / sepia range.
Circa 1870

BENARAS (VARANASI)
The Queens College, Benares. A photogravure from original negative plate.
Circa 1900

BENARAS (VARANASI)
The Grand Mosque on the Ghats of Benares. A photogravure from original negative plate.
Circa 1900

MAHABALIPURAM
Three different exotic views of Rock Cut Temples at Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) on Coromandel Coast, with intricate carving out of single large rock. All very fine, realistic and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

MAHABALIPURAM
Another set of three different exotic views of Rock Cut Temples at Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) on Coromandel Coast, with intricate carving out of single large rock. All very fine, realistic and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

ELEPHANTA ISLAND
Two views of Elephanta Cave Temples near Bombay depicting Shiva the destroyer & the TrimurtI - Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva. Both very fine albumen photographs with sepia tone.
Circa 1880

ELEPHANTA ISLAND
An impressive view of the principal entrance of Elephanta Caves. A very fine albumen photograph in archival matt, fair contrast with good tonal range.
Circa 1865

DARJEELING
Three different views of devotees in a Buddhist Monastery in Darjeeling. Very fine tonal quality and sharp photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

DARJEELING
Three different scenic views of Darjeeling showing the Tea Gardens, The Mall Road and a Monastery. All images are of very fine tonal quality and sharp photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

DELHI
Two views of Delhi's Jama Masjid and Mughal Tomb in Mehrauli, both very fine albumen photographs in archival matt, fair contrast and good tonal range.
Circa 1870

AGRA
A stupendous view of the Taj Mahal in Agra, fine albumen photograph in archival matt, fair contrast and good tonal range.
Circa 1850

AGRA
A very fine and close up view of the Taj Mahal in Agra, photogravure with sharp contrast and tone from original negative plate.
Circa 1890

MADRAS (CHENNAI)
Three beautiful and very significant views of Madras Cricket Pavilion, Marina Beach Road and Catamaran (fishing boats). All fine photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1890

MADRAS (CHENNAI)
Three beautiful and very significant views of Madras Law Chambers, Central Station & The Senate House. All fine photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1890

MADRAS (CHENNAI)
Three beautiful and very significant views of The Adyar Club, The Chepauk Palace & The Mylapore Tank. All fine photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1890

CALCUTTA (KOLKATA)
Three very fine black and white vintage photographs depicting different street scenes of Calcutta, one unknown, another by United Press International, United Nations and third by APW New York dated 3 Aug 1911, 1954 & 18 Oct 1963.
(a) & (c) 19 x 24 cms each, b) 25.5 x 21 cms (all mounted)

BOMBAY (MUMBAI)
Two very fine and significant photographs of Bombay (Mumbai). A) By APP New York dated 15 April 1942, showing the grand facade of the Victoria Terminus Railway Station and another B) depicting a view of the Business district's Hornby Road, photograph by H.B. Mac Donald from Keystone Views Co. dated 7 September 1930. Both original silver gelatin photographs.
a) 27 x 21 cms b) 19 x 24 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

MADARAS (CHENNAI)
An excellent and rare view of Government Banquet House in Madras (presently called Rajaji Hall). A very fine albumen photo print in archival matt, fair contrast, good tonal range to very good, trees very dark and in good condition.
Circa 1865

MADARAS (CHENNAI)
A very large and fine original albumen photo print in sepia tone depicting 'The Great Banyan Tree' at the Theosophical Society of India in Adyar, Madras (Chennai).
Circa 1880

DEEG
Three different views of Deeg Fort and street scenes in central-India. Very fine tonal quality and sharp photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

DELHI
Three different views of the Red Fort at Delhi. Very fine tonal quality and sharp photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

DELHI
Three different views of iconic Mughal monuments of Delhi. a) Iron-Pillar at Qutub Minar , b) Jama Masjid and c) inside of the Red Fort, . Very fine tonal quality and sharp photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

BIJAPUR
Three different views of Bijapur, in the Deccan Region, south-India. One depicting a dome that is the second largest in the world after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

GUWAHATI
Three different views of River Brahmaputra and a Temple on the banks of the river in Guwahati, Assam. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

GWALIOR
Three different views of Gwalior Fort in central-India. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928.

GWALIOR
Three different inner views, including that of 'Teli Ka Mandir' (Telika Temple), of Gwalior Fort in central-India. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

HYDERABAD
Three different views of Hyderabad depicting the Charminar, Golkonda Tombs and a distant view of Hyderabad from the Golkonda Fort. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

HYDERABAD
Three different views of Hyderabad depicting an elderly resident outside his house, a Hindu Temple and a busy street scene. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

HYDERABAD
Five different views of a Hyderabad Market & Hawkers. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

JAIPUR
Three different views of Street Scenes in Jaipur, Rajasthan. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

JAIPUR
Three different views of Monuments in Jaipur, Rajasthan. One showing the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of Breeze), Jantar Mantar (Observatory) and a Haveli (Mansion). All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

KERALA
Four different views of lush green landscapes in Kerala. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

KERALA
Three different views of quaint street scenes in Kerala. a) An affluent residential locality, b) Local workmen standing, c) Coconut tree lined street with farmer couple walking in foreground. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

KERALA
Six different views of seascapes in coastal Kerala, depicting fishermen, inland waterways, backwaters and fishing boats. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

KERALA
Three very different views of landscapes in Kerala, depicting a typical coastal house and an ancient travelers Church in the middle of the road. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

KASHMIR
Four different views of Kashmir Valley showing Dal Lake with houseboats and fields. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

KASHMIR
Three different views of Kashmir showing a tree lined road in Kashmir and Mughal era’s Shalimar Gardens. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates..
Circa 1928

LAHORE ( PAKISTAN)
Three different views of Lahore (Pakistan), depicting the Mughal Gardens, Lily Tank and the City of Lahore. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

BANGALORE (BENGALURU)
Two very fine albumen photo prints in sepia tone with fine contrast, depicting Lalbagh Botanical gardens in Bangalore.
Circa 1880

LUCKNOW
A very fine and realistic view of La Martinere College, Lucknow with students on bicycle on the steps. Albumen print in good tonal range to very good, in fine condition, pasted on original card.
Circa 1870

FATEHPUR SIKRI & AGRA
Four different views of Fatehpur Sikri & inside of the Taj Mahal, fine albumen sepia tone photo prints from original negative plates, two photos pasted on either side of a single board.
Circa 1860

FATEHPUR SIKRI
Four different views of Fatehpur Sikri & inside of Palace Chambers, fine albumen sepia tone photo prints from original negative plates, two photos pasted on either side of a single board.
Circa 1860s

DELHI
Three different views of Qutub Minar in Delhi. All very fine albumen photographs in archival matt, fair contrast good tonal range to very good, trees very dark and in good condition.
Circa 1865

DELHI
A very significant and rare view of Delhi's Lal Qila (Red Fort). A very fine albumen photograph in archival matt, fair contrast, good tonal range to very good with dark trees and in good condition.
Circa 1860

DELHI
Another very significant and rare view of Delhi's Lal Qila (Red Fort), with bullock cart and a camel in front. A very fine albumen photograph in archival matt, fair contrast, good sepia tonal range and in good condition.
Circa 1850

DELHI
Two different views of the two arched gateways leading into the Lal Qila (Red Fort) in Delhi, Both very fine albumen photographs in archival matt, fair contrast, good tonal range to very good, trees very dark and in good condition.
Circa 1860

AGRA
A very fine view of a gardener in the farm inside the Agra Fort. An albumen photograph in archival matt, fair contrast with good tonal range with trees very dark and in good condition.
Circa 1865

AJMER
Three views of Ajmer with two depciting the lake and the third a Muslim cleric. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

AJMER
Three different views of Ajmer's arched gateways. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

AJMER
Six Panoramic Views of Ajmer, Rajasthan, depicting various Monuments and City views. Very fine albumen prints with excellent tonal range and titles inscribed in pencil on reverse.
Circa 1880s

AJMER
Another set of six panoramic views of Ajmer depicting various Monuments and City views. Very fine albumen prints with excellent tonal range and titles inscribed in pencil on reverse.
Circa 1880s

AJMER
One more set of six panoramic views of Ajmer depicting various Monuments and City views. Very fine albumen prints with excellent tonal range and titles inscribed in pencil on reverse.
Circa 1880s

Three panoramic lake views; two lakes in Ootacamund (Ooty), Tamil Nadu and one in Chunar, Uttar Pradesh. All very fine albumen prints with excellent tonal range to very good, trees in dark tone, Chunar in sepia tone.
Circa 1870s
30 x 9.5 cms each (set in single window cut mount)

A fine collection of six original albumen photographs, with excellent tonal range depicting charming glimpses of rural Indians and fruit sellers. Circa 1860s
15 x 10 cms each (all 6 set in single window cut mount)

Another fine collection of six original albumen photographs, with excellent tonal range depicting charming glimpses of rural Indians and hawkers.
Circa 1860s
15 x 10 cms each (all 6 set in single window cut mount)

Two realistic depictions of Bullock Carts; one in Madras and other in central-India. Very fine albumen prints with excellent tonal range.
Circa 1880s
18.5 x 7 cms each (mounted)

Three significant and rare original albumen prints. Fairly good tonal range and in good condition, depicting different classes of labourers engaged in rural India.
Circa 1850s
20 x 14 cms each (mounted)

AURANGABAD
Two fine depictions of 'Durwan' (doorman); one at an Aurangabad Mosque and another at Hotel Continental, Calcutta, both original black and white albumen photo prints.
Circa 1910s

Two depictions of 'Coolies' (labourers) loading and carting goods at a Bombay (Mumbai) textiles market. Another two loading goods at Bombay docks, both original black and white albumen photo prints.
Circa 1930s
23 x 14 cms each (mounted)

PESHAWAR (PAKISTAN)
Three exotic and different views of Peshawar Street scenes with shop keepers and people. Very fine photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

Three different depictions of men and women in relaxed mood in rural India; one depicting turbaned men playing 'chausar the game of dice. Very fine vintage photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928
23 x 19 cms each (mounted)

Three different views of Trade & Profession in India. Depicting a Munshi (accountant), Bullion merchant and Goldsmith. Very fine vintage photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928
19 x 23 cms each (mounted)

Delhi
A very fine original black and white photograph, depicting a bullock pulling a lawn mower in front of Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Inscribed on reverse Photo by United Press Photo, New York, dated 17 Dec 1953.
22 x 16 cms (mounted)

CARRIAGES & CARRIER INDIA
Three very fine vintage photographs depicting different modes of carriage and carriers, in remote farms, mandis and cities, details of each photo typed and pasted on reverse. Photos by UPI & Acme Newspictures, New York, dated 10/9/1925, 2/9/1943 & 11/10/1959.
Size 22 x 16 cms each mounted.

MOTHER GANGES HOLY RIVER OF INDIA
A very realistic and fine vintage photograph depicting different purposes of holy Ganga river being used for praying, bathing and washing clothes. Photo by ACME Newspictures, New York, dated 1 July 1943.
22 x 16 cms (mounted)

BOMBAY (MUMBAI)
Twelve lifelike pictures of Bombay (Mumbai), sepia toned photographic stereo cards with titles written on twin photo cards, made for Sunbeam Tours Ltd to be viewed through a special magnified glass viewer to get real 3-dimensional view.
Circa 1920

100 VIEWS OF INDIA
Complete set of 100 stereo views of India, albumen prints.
Circa 1900

KHYBER PASS (PAKISTAN)
Four different depictions of Khyber Pass valley, with excellent realistic expressions of the Pakhtoons, the local inhabitants, and travellers on a mountainous terrain. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928

Two most significant and iconic stone carvings depicting the chariot wheel and four Lions atop a pillar as finial at Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha. Both these iconic carvings were used as official emblems of independent India in 1947. All very fine and sharp photogravures from original negative plates.
Circa 1928
19 x 23 cms each (mounted)

OOTY
A fine panoramic view showing Railways & Motor Road upto Ooty in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. An original silver gelatin tinted B&W photograph.
Circa 1890s

OOTY
Two depictions of a) Governor Generals Horse Infantry, Ooty in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, and b) Governor General and other British India officials engaged in Field Sports at Fernhills, Ooty. Very fine sepia tone albumen print stamped and dated on reverse.
Circa 1926

OOTY
The Governor General's bodyguards outside the British residency at the botanical garden in Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. A very fine sepia tone albumen print.
Circa 1926

M. K. GANDHI (1869 - 1948)
A very rare black and white vintage photograph depicting Mahatma Gandhi addressing lady students at Vellore Medical School, during a visit after his illness. His wife Kasturba Gandhi is also seen seated next to the stage. Photo by Pacific & Atlantic Photos, New York, dated 12 March 1931
27 x 14 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

MYSORE (MYSURU)
Six vintage albumen photographs depicting famous Dussehra procession on the streets of Mysore (Mysuru). All photographs in excellent contrast tone.
Circa 1920s

DELHI & CALCUTTA (KOLKATA)
Queen Elizabeth II (b.1926)
Three black and white vintage photographs depicting the Queen of England during her first visit to India, driving in state through the streets of New Delhi and Calcutta. Photos by Pacific & Atlantic Photos, New York.

DELHI
A very find and grand formation for the 'Proclamation Parade' by the Royal Artillery and Dublin Fusiliers at Delhi Residency. An original silver gelatin photograph, pasted on silver gilded and embossed mount of Lala Deen Dayal & Sons, Bombay and hand written on reverse by the legendry Indian photographer.
Circa 1877

DELHI
The Grand Procession passing in front of Jama Masjid during the great Delhi Durbar. A historically significant original albumen photograph with sepia tone with sharp contrast, dated June 1919.
21 x 15 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

DELHI
A very fine black and white vintage photograph of Lord & Lady Louis Mountbatten arriving in the State Coach to the Durbar Hall, Viceroy's Palace, New Delhi, shortly after their arrival to India. Photo by Keystone Press Agency, New York.
Circa 1947

DELHI
Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884 - 1963)
A very significant and fine black and white vintage photograph of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first President of India, proceeding in the State Coach to Parliament House, New Delhi. Photo by Keystone Press Agency, New York, dated 14 Feb 1953.

A very fine and rare black and white photograph of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, second President of India, being assisted by the Shah of Persia on arrival in Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Keystone Press Agency, New York, dated 20 May 1963.
25 x 20 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

H.H. JAI SINGH PRABHAKAR
MAHARAJA OF ALWAR (1892 - 1937)
A fine photograph of H.H. Maharaja of Alwar and another showing the Maharaja with Mr Ramsay Macdonald, Prime Minister of England in London, dated 13 Jan 1931 & 13 Nov 1930.

H.H. JAI SINGH PRABHAKAR
MAHARAJA OF ALWAR (1892 - 1937)
A fine photograph of H.H. Maharaja of Alwar receiving Sir Ahmad Hussain Amin Jung, at Connaught Rooms, London, dated 6 Jan 1931.

MAHARAJA OF ALWAR & MAHARAJA OF BURDWAN
A fine Silver Gelatin photograph by Acme, London of the Maharaja of Alwar accidentally meeting Maharaja of Burdwan at Victoria Station in London on 28 Dec 1933.
22 x 17 cms (mounted)

H.H. JAI SINGH PRABHAKAR
MAHARAJA OF ALWAR (1892 -1937) A fine Silver Gelatin photograph of the Maharaja of Alwar, seated in Royal Attire, by Vernon & Co., Bombay
17 x 22 cms (mounted)

H. H. PRATAPSINH RAO GAEKWAD (1908 - 1968)
Maharaja of Baroda
A very rare & fine original black and white photograph depicting the Birthday Celebration Durbar of H. H. Maharaja of Baroda for Zardoya Press Agency, Barcelona, dated 26 Jan 1948.

H. H. PRATAPSINH RAO GAEKWAD (1908 - 1968)
Maharaja of Baroda
Another very rare & fine original black and white photograph depicting the Birthday Celebration Durbar of H. H. Maharaja of Baroda for Zardoya Press Agency, Barcelona, dated 26 Jan 1948.

H. H. SITA DEVI (1917 - 1989)
Maharani of Baroda Two glamorous and hitherto unseen original photographs of the Maharani a) enjoying a cigar with H. H. Pratapsinh Rao Gaekwad (1908 - 1968), Maharaja of Baroda during their stay at Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, dated 8 Dec 1948, photo by International Press Services, NY and another b) showing the Maharani entering Gala Moule Club, Paris, dated 18 Aug 1950, by Edward Quinn, International Magazine, Sweden.
a) 18 x 22 & b) 23 x 17 cms (mounted)

H. H. PRATAPSINH RAO GAEKWAD (1908 -1968)
Maharaja of Baroda
Two rare vintage black & white photographs; a) with H. H Sita Devi (1917 - 1989), Maharani of Baroda, leaving Waterloo Station in London, dated 14 Sep 1950; b) a cheerful Maharaja of Baroda in a London Pub with his two friends, dated 21 Jul 1968.

H. H. SITA DEVI & H.H SAYAJIRAO GAEKWAD
Two glamorous and vintage photographs of the Baroda Royals; a) Mahrani of Baroda gracefully dressed in a saree, wearing the famous Baroda Pearl Necklace, with her handsome son Prince Sayajirao Pratapsinh Gaekward, wearing a gittering 'bandhgala' jacket, at a party in Paris; b) another showing the Prince with his attendant at his French Mansion in Paris. Photo by Agence Dalmas, Sweden, dated 21 July 1970.
27 x 21 cms each (mounted)

H. H. THE MAHARAJA RAOL, SIR TAKHTSINHJI, (1858 - 1896) The Thakore Sahib of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, seated with an attendant holding a fly whisker. A very fine Silver Gelatin / Albumen print with excellent tone, attributed to Vernon & Co.
Circa 1880
19 x 24 cms (mounted)

H. H. THE MAHARAJA RAOL, SIR TAKHTSINHJI, (1858 - 1896) The Thakore Sahib of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, seated with his council of ministers. A very fine Silver Gelatin print with excellent tone, attributed to Vernon & Co.
Circa 1884
25 x 20 cms (mounted)

H. H. THE MAHARAJA RAOL, SIR TAKHTSINHJI, (1858 - 1896) The Thakore Sahib of Bhavnagar, Gujarat. A very fine Silver Gelatin print with excellent tone, attributed to Raja Deen Dayal / Culver Pictures Inc., New York.
Circa 1900
19 x 29 cms (mounted)

H. H. MAHARAJA KRISHNA KUMARSINHJI (1912 - 1965)
The Thakore Sahib of Bhavnagar, Gujarat and also Governor of Madras Presidency (from 1948-52), as a six year old Prince, circa1919 and with Maharani Sahiba at San Francisco Swimming Races, photo by Wide World Photos, New York, dated 25 August 1938.
19 x 29 & 16 x 21 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

H. H. SIR NRIPENDRA NARAYAN BHUP BAHADUR (1862 - 1911)
Maharaja of Cooch Behar
A very fine and exquisite Autographed Studio backdrop Portrait of H. H. Sir Nripendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur, Maharaja of Cooch Behar. Original albumen photograph by Bourne & Shepherd in sepia tone pasted on gilded mount, dated 1910.

H. H. SIR JITENDRA NARAYAN BHUP BAHADUR (1886 - 1922)
Maharaja of Cooch Behar
A very fine Autographed Studio Portrait by Express Illustrating Services, New York. Original photograph, dated 1903.

H. H. SIR NRIPENDRA NARAYAN BHUP BAHADUR (1862 - 1911)
Maharaja of Cooch Behar
A very fine Portrait of H. H. Sir Nripendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur, Maharaja of Cooch Behar. Original photograph.

A pair of original photogravure portraits of H. H. Maharaja & Maharani of Cooch Behar, West Bengal.
Circa 1891
10 x 14 cms each (mounted)

H. H. JAGGADIPENDRA NARAYAN (1915 -1970)
Maharaja of Cooch Behar
A very private photograph of the Maharaja learning to tame a baby Elephant with a helper, and an attendant and vintage car in the background. Original photos by APA New York, dated 3 January 1943.

H. H. JAGGADIPENDRA NARAYAN (1915 - 1970)
Maharaja of Cooch Behar
Two vintage photographs showing; a) the Maharaja of Cooch Behar, flanked by his English born wife (in Saree) and Miss Mary Hurn during the Polo Championship in Oak Brooks; b) the Maharaja learning to Dance the Mambo in London. Original photos by Field Enterprises Inc. & Keystone, dated 23 Sep 1961

H.H. TUKOJI RAO HOLKAR II (1835 - 1886)
Maharaja of Indore A very fine studio portrait of the Maharaja of Indore with an attendant holding a fly whisker. Photograph by Raja Deen Dayal.
Circa 1865

H. H. TUKOJI RAO HOLKAR III (1890 - 1978)
Maharaja of Indore Original Photographs by Wide World Photos, New York depicting a) two wives of H. H. Tukoji Rao Holkar III, dated 24 Mar 1926 and b) H. H. Tukoji Rao Holkar III with H. H. Sharmista Devi (Nancy Miller), his third wife, on their wedding day, dated 18 Apr 1928
a) 17 x 25 cms b) 20 x 26 cms (mounted)

H. H. TUKOJI RAO HOLKAR III (1890 - 1978)
Maharaja of Indore Two original photographs by International Newsreel, New York depicting H. H. Tukoji Rao Holkar III with a) H. H. Sharmista Devi (Nancy Ann Miller) and their new born baby, in Indore, dated 17 May 1929 and b) with her and their pet dog, in USA, dated 26 Dec 1935.
a) 20 x 26 cms b) 17 x 25 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

H. H. TUKOJI RAO HOLKAR III (1890 - 1978)
Maharaja of Indore Three original black and white photographs by International Newsreel NY, ACME Newspictures NY & Pacific Photos, London, depicting H. H. Tukoji Rao Holkar III, before his wedding with Ms Nancy Ann Miller, in Indore.
Circa April 1928

BEGUM MUMTAZ
Two very rare photographs depicting the legendary dancing girl Begum Mumtaz of Indore Harem, whose charm cost Tukoji Rao Holkar III his throne. Original photographs by INP, New York, dated 4 May 1928.
a) 20.3 x 15.2 cms & b) 15.2 x 20.3 cms (mounted)

BEGUM MUMTAZ
A very rare photograph of the legendary dancing girl of Indore Harem, whose charm cost H. H. Tukoji Rao Holkar III his throne. An original photograph by INP, New York, dated 4 May 1928.
17 x 22 cms (mounted)

H. H. YASHWANT RAO HOLKAR II (1908 - 1961)
Maharaja of Indore with Margaret Lawler
Three original black and white photographs by ACME Newspictures, New York, depicting H. H. Yashwant Rao Holkar with his second-wife Margaret Lawler Holkar, during their holiday in Reno, Nevada, USA.

H. H. YASHWANT RAO HOLKAR II (1908 - 1961)
Maharaja of Indore with Maharani Sanyogita Bai Holkar
Original Photographs by APP San Francisco & ACME, New York, showing H. H. Yashwant Rao Holkar and with his first-wife H. H. Sanyogita Bai Holkar, during a visit to Honolulu, dated 19 Nov 1936

H. H. YASHWANT RAO HOLKAR II (1908 - 1961)
Maharaja of Indore with Euphemia Watt
Two original photographs by Wide World Photos New York and International News Photos, Los Angeles, showing H. H. Yashwant Rao Holkar and with his third-wife Euphemia Watt Holkar, dated 28 Mar 1939.

H. H. YASHWANT RAO HOLKAR II (1908 - 1961)
Maharaja of Indore with Euphemia Watt, Garry Cooper & Jean Arthur Two original black and white photographs by Wide World Photos, New York and International News Photos Los Angeles, showing H. H. Yashwant Rao Holkar III with his third-wife Euphemia Watt Holkar, during a visit to a Hollywood Film Studio, another with Hollywood actors Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur, dated 24 & 26 Aug 1936.
17 x 22 cms each (mounted)

PRINCE SHIVAJI RAO RICHARD HOLKAR (b.1944)
Two original photographs by UPI Photos, California and A. P. Wire Photo, USA, showing Prince Shivaji Rao (Richard) Holkar with Princess Shalini Holkar (formally Ms Sally Budd of Dallas, Texas) during their wedding in Indore State.
Dated 1 April 1967

A very fine original albumen photograph. Good tonal range and in good condition depicting the young Maharaja of Jaipur, H. H. Sawai Man Singh II (1912 - 1970), flanked by Indian and Foreign subjects/nobles/guests.
Circa 1924
24 x 29 cms (mounted)

Mahraja Sawai Man Singh & Maharani Gayatri Devi
Two excellent black and white original photographs of the Maharaja and Maharani of Jaipur,aboard the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth, arriving in New York on 9 July 1948.
a) 18 x 23 & b) 20 x 15 cms each (mounted)

Maharaja & Maharani of Jaipur with Ann Miller & Cyd Carisse
Two vintage black and white photographs of the Maharaja of Jaipur along with a) Ann Miller and b) with Maharani Gayatri Devi and Cyd Carisse, both Hollywood actresses, during their visit to Hollywood studios in USA. Dated 12 August 1952, Beverly Hills, USA and captured by the world renonwed Hollywood photo journalist Nat Dallinger.
23 x 18 cms each (mounted)

H. H. GAYATRI DEVI (1919 - 2009)
Maharani of Jaipur A highly significant and rare, hitherto probably unpublished or seen photograph titled 'UNDER A ROYAL CANOPY, 'and inscribed shoes and slippers from India were displayed recently in London, here being inspected by a Royal Visitor, the Maharani of Jaipur, one of the most beautiful women of the world, H. H. GAYATRI DEVI wife of one of the world's richest men. Photograph from AP Newfeatures Photo, London, dated 7 Oct 1962.
20 x 25 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

H. H. GAYATRI DEVI (1919 - 2009)
Maharani of Jaipur An exclusive and excellent black and white photograph of “one of the most beautiful women of the world“ driving in her convertible, clad in a saree and wearing a two-lines basra pearls necklace.
18 x 25 cms (mounted)

H. H. GAYATRI DEVI (1919 - 2009)
Maharani of Jaipur Three black and white photographs of late H. H. Maharani of Jaipur and Member of Parliament: a) with late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, her school mate from Shantiniketan, b) & c) interacting with villagers and farmers in rural Rajasthan. Photos taken during her campaigns in 1962 & 1970 elections.
18 x 25 cms approx (each) mounted

Maharaja & Maharani of Jaipur
A gracious vintage black and white photograph depicting the Maharaja and Maharani of Jaipur with their favourite dog in the lawns of Jaipur City Palace, after the Privy Purse was abolished by Mrs Gandhi.Accompanied by note and photo credited to Frank N. Hawkins Jr.
Dated 3 Nov 1970

UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER
AN ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN DURING THE VISIT OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF BOMBAY & LADY SYKES TO JAMKHANDI ON 22ND DECEMBER 1932.
Total of 14 sheets with 37 photographs in various shapes and sizes, few oval and panoramic views with index of plates. All sheets detached but photographs are in fine condition with original gilded cloth binding with extensive wear and tear on the edges.

H. H. RAJA CHARANJIT SINGH (1883 - 1970)
Maharaja of Kapurthala
The Maharaja visited England in 1920, at which time this photograph was taken, It was mentioned in the Court Circular of 9 June 1920 wherein he hosted a dinner party at Claridge's Hotel in London for the Secretary for India Mr Montague and others. A very fine original Studio Albumen photograph captioned on reverse 'Sirdar Sarangel Singh - Maharaja of Kapurthala States', by ACME Newspictures, New York. Dated 6 June 1929

H. H. YASHODA DEVI
Maharani of Patiala
A very fine original sepia tone studio photograph depicting the Maharani of Patiala, third wife of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, wearing exquisite jewellery (Ruby Choker by Cartier). A very fine albumen sepia tone photograph, with good tonal range mounted on original board.

H. H. JAGATJIT SINGH BAHADUR (1872 - 1949)
Maharaja of Kapurthala
Three very rare and exquisite original Silver Gelatin photographs taken on the occasion of commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of Maharaja of Kapurthala; a) standing studio portrait of the Maharaja, b) seated at the Durbar flanked by another Royal and attendants c) another Durbar scene showing a Nautch Girl performing. All photos by ACME NewsServices & APP, New York.

H. H. RANBIR SINGH (1830 -1885)
Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir Original platinum / gelatin print mounted on paper board.
Circa 1900.

H. H. RAJA BALDEV SINGH (REIN 1892 - 1918)
Jagirdar of Poonch A fine studio portrait by Hamilton & Co., for I.N.P, New York. Dated 21 Nov 1924
12 x 19 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

H. H. HARI SINGH (1895 - 1961)
Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir
A very fine official photograph of the Maharaja of Kashmir attired in Services Uniform as Commander-in-Chief of State Forces. Original Silver Gelatin photograph by Wide World Photos, New York.

H. H. HARI SINGH (1895 - 1961)
Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir
Two fine albumen photographs of the Maharaja at the Ascots Race Course and other during the Round Table Conference in London. Photos by Wide World Photos & I.N.P, New York.

H. H. HARI SINGH (1895 - 1961)
Mubarak Mandi Palace / Coronation Procession
A very rare albumen photograph by International Newsreel Photos, New York, depicting the grand procession at the Mubarak Mandi Palace in Jammu, on the occasion of coronation and ceremonies of H. H. Hari Singh, the Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir.

H. H. KARAN SINGH (b.1931) & H.H. YASHO RAJYA LAKSHMI (1937 - 2009) OF JAMMU & KASHMIR
Two vintage photographs, along with marriage invitation card, showing a) H. H. Karan Singh with Princess Yasho Rajya Lakshmi of Nepal on their wedding day b) with their 3 year old daughter Jyoti in Srinagar.
Original photos for A.P.N & Watsons, New York.

MYSORE PALACE
Two very fine vintage and hitherto unpublished Silver Gelatin photographs depicting the 'Illuminated Mysore Palace' and the Start of Dussehra Procession with the Maharaja of Mysore seated on a caparisoned Elephant. Photos by Preston Grovers, USA.
Dated 20th June 1946

A very rare and close up photograph, depicting the Maharaja of Mysore seated in the Golden Howdah, on a highly decorated and caparisoned Elephant, leading the famous Dussehra Procession on the streets of Mysore. Photo by International Press Photo, USA.
Dated 11 Oct 1942
20 x 15 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

H. H. JAYACHAMARAJENDRA WADIYAR (1919 - 1974)
Maharaja of Mysore
A very rare and hitherto unseen photograph of H. H.Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, Maharaja of Mysore performing the Dussehra ritual of worshipping the Horse before commencement of the famous Jamboo Savari from the forecourts of the Mysore Palace. Original black and white photograph by International Press Photo USA.

H. H. JAYACHAMARAJENDRA WADIYAR (1919 - 1974)
Maharaja of Mysore
A very private photograph depicting the young Yuvraj (Crown Prince) Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar performing the rituals of scared Hindu Thread Marriage Ceremony with Palace priests. Photograph for Pacific & Atlantic Press Photo, USA.

H. H. JAYACHAMARAJENDRA WADIYAR (1919 - 1974)
Maharaja of Mysore
Two very fine photographs of H. H. Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, Maharaja of Mysore a) inspecting and buying Encyclopaedias in London, b) alighting from the aircraft in Mysore. Original photographs for Metro News Photos, USA.

H. H. BHUPINDER SINGH (1891 - 1938)
Maharaja of Patiala An original photograph of H. H. Maharaja of Patiala, by renowned and celebrated photographer George Bain (1865 - 1944), which was used for his obituary announcement in the international press media.
Dated 24 March 1938

H. H. BHUPINDER SINGH (1891 - 1938)
Maharaja of Patiala as Hon. Maj. General
An original photograph of H. H. Maharaja of Patiala, as Honorary Major General inspecting the War front with Belgium Generals during World War I in 1918. A fine albumen sepia toned photo in good condition by renowned and celebrated photographer George Bain (1865 - 1944).

H. H. SIR YADAVINDER SINGH (1914 - 1974)
Maharaja of Patiala An original photograph showing the richly bedecked Maharaja of Patiala standing in front of the mirror. Photo credit by The Tribune, New York, Dated 12 July 1947
18 x 22 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)

H. H. SIR YADAVINDER SINGH (1914 - 1974)
Maharaja of Patiala An original photograph showing the Maharaja of Patiala gets help in donning his shoes outside a Gurdwara. Photo credit by International News Photo, New York.
Dated 24 June 1947

H. H. SHRI SIR MANSINHJI SURSINHJI (1862 - 1905)
25th Thakur Sahib of Palitana
An exquisite background studio portrait of young Thakur Sahib of Palitana, Saurashtra State in Gujarat, educated at Rajkumar College in Rajkot. An original albumen print in fine sepia tone and good condition by Van Dyke / Raja Deen Dayal Studio Bombay. Circa 1890

H. H. SHRI SHIVENDER SINHJI BAHADUR SINHJI GOHIL (1936 - 1990) 27th Thakur Sahib of Palitana with Eva Bartok and Jane Buckingham
Two vintage photographs of the flamboyant Thakur Sahib of Palitana with actresses Eva Bartok (1927 - 1998) in London and with Jane Buckingham (1913 - 1988) in happier days in New York. Photographs by Keystone Press Photos, New York.
Dated 22 Oct 1958

THE TRAVELLING SALOON OF H.H. MAHARAJA OF REWA
A fine AAP, New York photograph dated 23 March 1933 showing the gorgeous and mammoth Elephant drawn Travelling Saloon of H. H. Maharaja of Rewa. This Travelling Saloon was used for the Delhi Durbar of 1903 by the Maharaja of Rewa and it attracted the attention of all the other gathered Maharajas.
An albumen print in excellent tonal range, condition and quality.

H. H. SIR VIBHAJI II RANMAL JI (1827 - 1895)
Maharaja Jam Sahib An original studio background, albumen oval-shaped sepia tone fine print, of the Jam Sahib of Nawanagar in Gujarat, with the young Prince standing beside him, in full state robes. Photo by Van Dyke.
Circa 1870

COL. H. H. SIR RANJITSINHJI VIBHAJI II (1872 - 1933) & H. H. DIGVIJAYSINHJI JADEJA (1895 - 1966)
Jam Sahib of Nawanagar Three original albumen prints fairly tinted sepia photographs depicting the Jam Sahib Ranjitsinghji (a legendary Cricketer in whose name Ranji Trophy is played) in a) Service uniform, b) in his office and c) another depicting H. H. Digvijaysinhji (1895 - 1966) posing with a hunted leopard. All pictures stamped and inscribed on reverse by ACME Newspictures, New York and Sports & General Photographers, London, dated 1 Aug 1929, 20th Oct 1930 and 7th Jun 1950.
a) & b) 15 x 20 cms , c) 20.5 x 15.6 each ( mounted, glazed and framed)

H. H. PRATAPSINH RAO GAEKWAD (1908 - 1968)
Coronation Celebrations of Maharaja of Baroda in 1939
An album of original black and white photographs, from the studio of Bourne & Shepherd, depicting the sequential events and ceremonies of the coronation. Each photograph pasted in album with gilded caption on the cover.

H. H. MANSINHJI II RANMAL SINHJI (1837 - 1900)
42nd Raj Sahib of Dhrangadhra
A very fine original sepia tone photograph by B.S.Pocher & Son, Bombay of the 42nd Raj Sahib of Dhrangadhra who reigned from (1869 - 1900).

H. H. SIR MUHAMMAD BAHADUR KHANJI III (1856 - 1892)
Nawab of Junagadh
Originally a descendant of Afghanistan's Pashtun Tribe, he ruled as Nawab of Junagadh from 1882 till his death in 1892. A very fine quality of original sepia tone photograph by B.S.Pocher & Son, Bombay.

SIR BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY (1822 - 1890)
A fine commissioned portrait photograph, probably by Vernon & Co., Bombay. Albumen print with excellent sepia tone.
Circa 1889

H. H. SAHIBZADA NAWAB AZAM JAH (1907 - 1970)
Heir to the Nizam of Hyderabad, before his wedding with Ms Medjid Effendi, daughter of Caliph of Turkey, in London. An International Newsreel
Photo, New York.

H. H. OSMAN JAH BAHADUR (1839 - 1898)
A very fine studio portrait, of the Prime Minster of the Nizam State, by Vernon & Co. Ltd, Bombay.
Circa 1890

H. H. MAJ. SHRIMANT SIR KHEM SAWANT V BHONSLE (1897 - 1937) Maharaja of Sawantwadi
An original albumen print with very fine tonal range and condition by Wide World Photos, New York.
Dated 3/12/1924

H. H. MIRZA MAHARAO SIR KHENGARJI III (1866 - 1942)
Maharaja of Kutch
A very fine albumen print with sepia tone in excellent condition, of one of the longest ruling monarchs in the world. Original photograph by Vernon & Co. Ltd, Bombay.

A Maharaja from south-India
An original studio portrait of a Maharaja whose identity is unknown (though signed).
Autographed & Dated 7 Sep 1900

A Prince from Mysore
A very rare studio portrait of a Prince from Mysore, the young Prince holding a miniature sword. Albumen print in sepia tone.
Circa 1875

H. H. MIR MAHBOOB ALI KHAN (1866 - 1911)
Nizam of Hyderabad
A very rare and significant photo of the Nizam waiting to step into his Rolls-Royce saloon, during the Delhi Durbar of 1903. An original Silver Gelatin photograph by Vernon & Co. Ltd, Bombay.

SIR SULTAN MUHAMMED SHAH (1877 - 1957)
Aga Khan III
A panoramic view of Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah seated beside his French wife Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan and Prince Sadruddin Khan during a visit to Parsee Hospital in Bombay. Original A.P.P, New York photo.

H. H. SREECHITRA THIRUNAL BALARAMA VARMA (1912 - 1991)
Maharaja of Travancore
The Maharaja and other family members photographed on arrival at Bombay Central Railway Station. Original N.E.A. Photograph, New York.

H. H. BHAGWAT PRASAD SINGH (1879 - 1921)
Maharaja of Balrampur
A very large studio portrait of the Maharaja by Johnston & Hoffman, Calcutta.