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1940Best.-Nr. 211089Bombay.: Joshi & Co. circa1940. Colour lithographic map 66 x 50 cms; 81.x 68.5 cms sheet two inset maps and on the verso a full sheet "Relief Map of India" original folds with fold splits archivally strengthened several city names have been neatly underlined “Agartala” inked in the margin overall in good condition. Scarce Bombay-published map of the pre-Partition Indian sub-continent with two small inset maps one showing roads around Karachi and the other Burma. Through Routes Other Main Roads and Motorable Roads Subject to Weather are marked. The "Relief Map of India" on the verso includes Railway Lines Canals Steamer Routes Rivers Air Routes Navigable Canals and Broadcasting Stations. . Joshi & Co. unknown
1859Best.-Nr. 189711Calcutta.: Surveyor Generals Office. 1870. Reissue of 1859 edition. Lithographed map 57.2 x 93 cms; 61.1 x 96 cms sheet original folds old paper repairs to the verso and a sealed marginal tear central folds archivally strengthened some toning to the folds and creasing but the map in remarkably good clean condition. Impressive large Calcutta printing from the Survey of India showing Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh and surrounding states with extremely detailed delineation of settlements roads railways rivers and major points of interest the Taj Mahal is highlighted. . Surveyor Generals Office. unknown
1822Best.-Nr. ABC_49460Aboard the Winchelsea written and drawn at sea 1822. Contemporary half gold-tooled brown calf marbled paper sides each volume with a different marbled paper the journal volume with marbled endpapers. 8vo. The two sketchbooks contain a total of ca. 100 pages of sketches of ships done in pencil including 1 page containing signal flags in colour. 3 volumes. With: Two sketchbooks with pencil drawings of ships. A neatly-written and illustrated sea journal kept by James Dudman the second mate on board the East India Company's ship Winchelsea during a 1822-23 voyage to India. Launched in 1803 the Winchelsea was already a veteran East Indiaman this being her ninth voyage - she made a total of eleven voyages for the EIC before she was broken up in 1834. On the present voyage commanded by Captain William Adamson she carried 592 people including the 17th and 44th Regiments of Foot and detachments of the King's and EIC's soldiers and a number of women and children. The sea journal volume is accompanied by two additional volumes by Dudman containing pencil sketches of unidentified masted sailing vessels.The Winchelsea's journey from its departure at Blackwall Dock on April 24 1822 to its arrival in Bengal and eventual return to England via St. Helena and The Downs on May 24 1823 reflects the extensive maritime routes integral to British imperial dominance. The ship's role in transporting personnel and cargo exemplifies the strength of the EIC's logistical network sustaining Britain's colonial and economic interests in India. The journal with its careful record-keeping offers an intimate glimpse into the daily operations experiences and extraordinary events encountered by the second mate aboard an East Indiaman during Britain's height of imperial expansion.The journal written in Dudman's beautiful scribe-like handwriting opens with an entry dated 24 April 1822 at Blackwall Dock where the voyage started "bound for Bengal." The next few pages contain a detailed listing of the people on board beginning with the ship's company of 122 men with names followed by the troops on board: "List of a detachment of His Majesty's Troops belonging to the 44th Regt. of Foot on board the Honable. Company's Ship Wincelsea for Bengal" comprising name and rank of 367 men followed by the names of 42 women on board as well as the name and age of 57 children on board including 3 who died at sea plus 4 additional passengers.At Saugur meaning Sagar Island they took on board further passengers duly noted in an additional "List of H.M. 17th Regiment of Foot with the Women and Children accompanying them. Embarked on board the Honble. Company's ship Winchelsea at Saugur New Anchorage for England."Beyond the usual records of position winds weather and other ships Dudman includes interesting notes on unusual occurrences. Perhaps the most fascinating event was recorded on February 10 1823: a major earthquake off the coast of India experienced by the Winchelsea: "At 10 minutes past 1 PM every one on board was greatly alarmed at the singular feel of the ship which was in a violent trembling motion as if the ship was grazing over a rocky shoal and a loud rumbling noise similar to the roll.g! of a Bull quickly along the deck this very singular seuration lasted certainly not less than a minute those below ran on deck to enquire the cause and those below the poop below to ask the same question. I was in the round house at the time when it comen'd. The noise appeared to me as coming along the quarter deck and instantly over the poop the sea was smooth and the day clear. I looked out at the stern windows but saw no appearance of any shoal which I certainly would have done had such existed. The water being very clear and the ship not going more than 2 knots I cannot account for this very singular phenomenon in any other way than its being the shock of an Earthquake".The voyage journal of the Winchelsea during its 1822-23 journey to Bengal provides valuable insight into the maritime operations of the EIC its commercial and colonial reach and the strategic importance of British trade with India in the early 19th century. As a veteran East Indiaman the Winchelsea was part of the vast trading network that connected Britain with the Indian subcontinent transporting soldiers goods and passengers under the auspices of the EIC which functioned as both a commercial enterprise and a colonial governing force.The journal volume contains the typographic book plate of Mr. Jas. Dudman on the front pastedown and a manuscript inscription in ink on the first flyleaf by Lumsden Dudman who was married to Mary Anne Shirreff "Joseph H. Shirreff from L.S. Dudman Xmas 1892" one of the sketchbooks contains a manuscript inventory list in Greek of goods for sale on the first flyleaf and one of the sketchbooks with ownership signature "L: Dudman / Sept. 27 1836" likely Rev. Lumsden S. Dudman perhaps a brother of James Dudman. Some general wear to the leather spines and corners of the boards of the volumes occasionally foxed but overall internally clean. Overall in good condition. unknown
1960Best.-Nr. 178269Circa1960. Folding colour tourist map of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh province two inset maps of India and a gude map of Sarnath legend and key select Ghats shown railways "western style" and "Indian style" hotels marked in very good condition. 42.9 x 33.1 cm. . unknown
1915Best.-Nr. 56328Bangalore: Office of the Director Southern Circle Survey of India P.B. No. 44 1915. 4to. 7.25 x 9.75 in. which holds a 32-panel linen backed colour-printed map which folds out into double atlas folio sized map sized 36.5 x 53 in. Mounted within Navy-blue linen portfolio printed label w/ manuscript annotations on front cover indicating the sheet number minor shelfwear slight rubbing still NF copy. First edition thus of this map of Bangalore prepared under the auspices of the Survey of India Office of the Director in the opening years of World War I. This remarkable topographical map featuring a scale of 1” to 1 mile is based on the surveys first launched by William Lambton in the 19th Century known as the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India led successively by Lambton George Everest Andrew Waugh and James Walker. These fulfilled the premise that geodetic survey was the only option for accurate maps of large areas and much of this work in the survey of India was based upon the base lines in Bangalore originally measured by Warren and the base lines of Kumta by De Penning. These original linen-backed survey maps of India from the early 20th Century have become quite scarce. No copies located in Worldcat; See; Rama Deb Roy The Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in a Historical Perspective Pre-Census Population Studies Unit Indian Journal of History of Science 1986 Vol. 21 1 pp. 22-32. Office of the Director, Southern Circle, Survey of India, P.B. No. 44, unknown
1927Best.-Nr. 53798New York: Frederick A. Stokes Co. 1927. 8vo. xi 3 239 1 pp. Colour-tinted frontisp. 7 colour-tinted plates. Orange cloth silver lettering front cover & spine very minor shelfwear very slight bumping to corners w/ d.j. vivid Art Deco cover art of stalking Tiger silhouette on front cover by Reynolds in black silver and orange slight chipping head of spine minor creasing edgewear still NF/VG- copy. First edition of this anthology of big game stories of the Indian jungle set on the North Eastern frontier near Bhutan. Casserly 1869-1947 joined the 22nd Bombay Infantry in 1892 served in China during the Boxer Rebellion and later with the 120th Rajputana Infantry with about 200 sepoys in a small fort in Cooch Behar. Frederick A. Stokes Co., hardcover
1920Best.-Nr. 62786Paris: Librairie Chapelot 1920. 4to. 222 pp. Colour frontisp. 80 photo plates woodcut-engrave vignettes decorated initials w/ Indo-Persian motifs. Original colour-illustrated front softcover bound-in as second frontisp. into recent half-blue goatskin over marbled boards brown & gilt spine label minor repairs to corners on end leaves minor dustoiling to first and last leaves still a VG copy. First edition of this original French ethnological travel account through India and present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan between the Wars. Chauvelot 1879-1937 was a French Colonial administrator ethnologist travel writer and novelist who made extensive trips through South Asia East Asia and Southeast Asia in the early 20th Century. This was first published in English translation the next year in 1921. Librairie Chapelot, paperback
1951Best.-Nr. 62170London: Museum Press Ltd. 1951. 8vo. 288 pp. Photo frontisp. numerous photo plates. Black publisher’s cloth silver lettering on spine slight shelfwear very slight rubbing minor foxing to fore-edges w/ d.j. cover art photo of author on palanquin atop an Indian elephant minor shelfwear slight rubbing still VG/VG copy inscribed by author on ffep. First edition inscribed of this informative memoir by the author detailing his service with artillery in British-India Colonial Army tiger hunting in India Iraq and on the borders with Afghanistan prior to World War II. Of additional interest is his section on the sparsely populated region of India Ladakh bordering Tibet. Museum Press, Ltd., hardcover
1897Best.-Nr. 59126London Calcutta & Madras: W. Thacker & Co. 2 Creed Lane; Higginbotham & Co. 1897. Thick 8vo. xxvii 1 435 1 pp. plus xii 4 pp. publisher’s ads. With numerous plates text illustrations diagrams. Burgundy-coloured cloth gilt inset panel on front cover from original binding w/ original spine laid back down on spine renewed endpapers minor edgewear rubbing occasional toning still a VG- copy w/ bookplate of Albert Sayman on front pastedown. Third edition and considered the “best” edition of this fishing classic for South Asia detailing the angler’s pursuit of the “Mahseer” the chief of the Indian game fishes. Included are expanded and substantially revised chapters on flyfishing live bait fishing bottom fishing for Labeo freshwater sharks and much more all augmented with expanded illustrations. W. Thacker & Co., 2, Creed Lane; Higginbotham & Co., hardcover
Best.-Nr. 200700562Bruxelles, Casterman ligne rouge, 2004 ; in-4, 48 pp., cartonnage de l'éditeur. T 3.
Best.-Nr. 201111282Bruxelles, Casterman ligne rouge, 2002 ; in-4, 8-42 pp., cartonnage de l'éditeur. EO t1 un supplément de8 pages de croquis inédits réservé au premier tirage ( n° 37050).
Best.-Nr. 200700563Bruxelles, Casterman ligne rouge, 2002 ; in-4, 8-42 pp., cartonnage de l'éditeur. T1.
Best.-Nr. 201111285Bruxelles, Casterman ligne rouge, 2005 ; in-4, 48 pp., cartonnage de l'éditeur. EO tome 4 : DL sep 2005 ( n° 41980).
Best.-Nr. 201111284Bruxelles, Casterman ligne rouge, 2004 ; in-4, 48 pp., cartonnage de l'éditeur. EO tome 3 : DO octobre 2004 ( n° 39764).
Best.-Nr. 110971Lahore Allahabad Dehra and Kumbakonam various circa 1909-1922. . Single volume sammelband containing 5 publications 8vo 215 x 135mm; some early inscriptions and markings bound in contemporary green cloth spine worn with loss edges rubbed. This volume is a sammelband of 5 publications and essays comprising: - S. S. Metha A Consideration of the Position of Women in Primitive Society from the Standpoint of Marriage n.p. c. 1915. - The Proposed Proclamation Pillar and Minto Park at Allahabad The 'Leader' Press Allahabad 1910. - Ram Sharan Ratuire Sharma The Twelfth Annual Report on Total Abstinance and appeal to those interested in the public welfare. Shri Swami Press Dehra Dun 1909. - D. A. Narasimham Kalidasa and Shakespeare: A Parallell Kumbakonam n.d. - Prof. Ruchi Ram Sahni The Present Situation or an appeal to my Modern Friends the Tribune Press Lahore 1922. Lahore, Allahabad, Dehra and Kumbakonam, [various], circa 1909-1922. hardcover
1968Best.-Nr. 173716Baroda.: Light Publications. 1968-1969. Set of four volumes. Broken run of weekly issues from March 9 1968 to July 12 1969 lacking a single issue. Bound in maroon cloth-covered boards. First volume contains March 9 1968 - June 29 1968 issues. Lacking 7 April 1968 issue. Second volume contains July 6 1968 - October 26 1968 issues. Third volume contains November 2 1968 - February 22 1969 issues. Fourth volume contains March 1 1969 - July 12 1969 issues. All volumes: 28 x 23cm. Pages trimmed with no loss to text leaves evenly browned throughout endpapers little worn boards somewhat worn and marked overall in good condition. Broken run of Enlite news magazine issues for mid-1968 through to mid-1969. Includes a wide variety of commentaries and articles relating to current events of the time. Particular focus is given to their cover stories which detail the lives of certain individuals for that week's issue. Also included are a number of interesting advertisements for products ranging from glassware and antibiotics to family planning initiatives and circuit breaker panels. Notable and typical articles include Indian preparations for Expo 70 in Osaka concerns with Indian diplomats in West Germany for failing to highlight India's dominion over Jammu and Kashmir the foreign relations exploits of the Nixon administration in Asia Naxalite activities in Calcutta and the success of Canada's Liberal Party in enlarging their majority under Pierre Trudeau. . Light Publications. hardcover
1876Best.-Nr. AQ21543London: s.n. 1876. Single leaf handbill. Numerous horizontal and vertical folds manuscript docket title to margin lightly creased and dust-soiled. An apparently unrecorded handbill advertising the services of London-based India Rubber mat and tyre manufacturers Frederick Bird & Co. . Dimensions 220 x 280 mm. [s.n.] unknown
1999Best.-Nr. 28032Mumbai:: India Book House Ltd 1999. First edition. A Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. The traditional flatwoven Indian dhurrie has long been overshadowed by the luxuriant Mughal pile carpets. Transcending social boundaries the dhurrie was used by commoner and royalty alike - at its simplest it was a multi-purpose textile used as floor covering bedding or packaging. At its most elaborate however woven with the finest fibres and enhanced with gold threads it graced the palaces of royalty. This pioneering work traces the dhurrie back into the mists of prehistoric India with beautifully reproduced photographs of extant examples through the centuries. It pays particular attention to the design and colouring of dhurries from classic stripes to ornate geometrical designs as well as pictorial dhurries. The many stages of dhurrie making are comprehensively covered - from the selection and dying of the yarn to the final processes of weaving washing and finishing. Richly illustrated in color. India Book House Ltd, unknown
1970Best.-Nr. 223132Government of India. Circa1970s. One booklet in stapled wrappers one large folding brochure and an envelope from the Indian Museum including six postcards with black and white photographic illustrations of which one inscribed by a prior owner. "India": Colour and black and white photographic illustrations 36pp. 21.8 x 20.3cm. Lacking map in envelope at rear a small closed tear near tail of first leaf. "India Tourist Map" brochure: Colour and black and white maps 22.2 x 10.2cm. Several closed tears mended with acid free tape. Overall a little rubbed and browned still a good set. . Government of India. unknown
1970Best.-Nr. 219241Circa1970. A collection of 7 items relating to tourism in India late 1960s-1970. 3 Air India folding brochures including advertisements for an "under 26 fly to London $360 from Perth" campaign and a "36 Day Study Tour" to India Ceylon Nepal and Hong Kong. Profusely illustrated "Festivals and Fairs" brochure a large folding brochure and introductory guide to India in stapled wrappers with a loosely inserted folding map published by the Department of Tourism for the "1967 International Tourist Year". A copy of The Overseas Hindustan Times April 25 1970. This collection offers insights into India's tourism industry and its government's efforts to promote inbound tourism in the late 1960s to early 1970s. . unknown
Cooch Behar (India), [s.n.], 1899, due fotografie originali, mm. 187x253, raffiguranti momenti d'una caccia alla tigre; la formazione dei cacciatori in sella agli elefanti alla ricerca della preda (cacciatori e elefanti visti da dietro) e i cacciatori a terra, in posa, dietro alla tigre uccisa. Le due foto inserite entro passepartout che recano la data e il luogo dell'evento manoscritti sui margini inferiori. Ottime condizioni. La coppia:
Bullah Mallah, [s.n.], 1899, una fotografia originale, mm. 187x254, raffigurante un cacciatore europeo e due aiutanti: tengono per le grandi corna il corpo d'una capra di Falconer appena uccisa. La foto è inserita entro un passepartout che reca la data e il luogo dell'evento manoscritti sul margine inferiore. Ottime condizioni.
Mirmilk Valley (India), [s.n.], 1899, una fotografia originale, mm. 187x253, raffigurante un cacciatore europeo e due aiutanti: l'uno seduto, gli altri in piedi su alcune rocce, accanto ad un orso appena ucciso. La foto è inserita entro un passepartout che reca la data e il luogo dell'evento manoscritti sul margine inferiore. Ottime condizioni.
1845Best.-Nr. 24004London: Samuel Clarke 1845. First printing. pamphlet. Good overall. 8vo 118pp. Disbound but complete. Deaccessed by the NY Association of the Bar Library with their stamp on the title page. An Indian murder tried under British law in which Parsi defendants were accused of murdering another Parsi adherents of Zoroastrianism in Bombay with a rapid and harsh sentence meant to instill fear of British law and punishment in the local people. The trial was held at the Supreme Court before the British Chief Justice of Bombay Sir Henry Roper. The all European jury produced a guilty verdict against ten of the eighteen with 8 acquitted. The Chief Justice sentenced 6 of the 10 to transportation for life to Singapore due to a mercy appeal from the jury but sentenced the remaining four to be hanged. OCLC: 563643483 2 copies British Library. Samuel Clarke unknown
1888Best.-Nr. 23582Lucknow India: Methodist Publishing House 1888. Paperback. Very good condition. Methodist pamphlet printed in Urdu in a question and answer format. Owners' signatures at top of front wrapper "Miss Niles" and Mr. "Wilson" and "Catechism 2nd Book Urdu" in ink. Brenton Hamline Badley 1849-1891 American missionary was born in Monmouth Indiana in 1849. He was first assigned to the North India Annual Conference. He preached his first sermon in the local dialect within a short period and spent the next four years preaching throughout the countryside. He later returned to Lucknow and served there until the end of his life. Badley helped with the development of the Centennial Boys School into Reid Christian College now Lucknow Christian College. Mr. Badley authored books and articles on Indian Missions for American publications and put together the 1876 Indian Missionary Directory. 12mo 68pp advertisements 8pp. Printed plum paper wrappers. Wrappers slightly marked; text clean and bright. Methodist Publishing House paperback
