Lot 360
  • 360

Bremner, Fred.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Types of the Indian Army. Illustrating the races enlisted in the Bengal, Punjab, Madras & Bombay armies. Quetta: F. Bremner, June 1897
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, oblong folio (285 x 360mm.), 60 carbon prints on printed mounts with caption and number (images average 180 x 280mm., or the reverse), mounted on thick card, recto and verso, publisher's black half morocco gilt, upper cover titled in gilt, gilt spine, gilt edges, some spotting

Condition

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.
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Catalogue Note

This album is in divided into five parts: Bengal and Punjab armies, Punjab Frontier Force, Madras Army, Punjab Army, and Special and Local Corps. The photographs depict native officers and men of different regiments and sections of the Indian army.