Documentary album on India, early 20th century Incomplete 77-page manuscript album on paper, entitled "Quelques notes sur la Religion et les Moeurs de l'Inde" and illustrated with 47 paintings on mica. The album deals with various mythological, religious, moral and customary subjects listed in the introductory table of contents. Bound in percaline printed with an architectural décor of arcatures and balustrades, the title "Album de Collection" framed by palm branches. Binding size: 40 x 28 cm Album incomplete, one cover missing, tears, foxing, some illustrations missing, others damaged, some repaired.
Estimate
€1,500 - €2,000
Result
€3,250
Buyer's premium
30%
Documentary album on India, early 20th century
Incomplete 77-page manuscript album on paper, entitled "Quelques notes sur la Religion et les Moeurs de l'Inde" and illustrated with 47 paintings on mica. The album deals with various mythological, religious, moral and customary subjects listed in the introductory table of contents. Bound in percaline printed with an architectural décor of arcatures and balustrades, the title "Album de Collection" framed by palm branches.
Binding size: 40 x 28 cm
Album incomplete, one cover missing, tears, foxing, some illustrations missing, others damaged, some repaired.
Sale
Friday 13 December 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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75009 Paris