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B D Herald, A Series of Nine Views around Kolapore: The Scene of our Late Military Successes in the Southern Mahratta State, London: 1845

9 fine lithographic views by Amateurs after B.D. Herald (2 folding), and one lithographic plan; original printed buff wrappers preserved in modern customized book box of Robert & Maria Travis
27 x 37.2 x 0.5 cm
28.5 x 39 x 1.2 cm (solander box)

LIST OF PLATES
1. Punalla and Pownaghur, from the North: Near Colonel Hicks Grave / 2. N.E. Gate of Punalla – since blown up / 3. N.E. Approach to Punalla / 4. Apprach to Pownaghur / 5. Looking due West to the sea, from Brigadier Wallace’s camp / 6. Kolapore, near the river / 7. Pagoda near Kolapre / 8. Gate of the Rajah’s palace, Kolapore / 9. Square of the Rajah’s Palace, Kolapore / 10. Ground plan of the Fortresses of Punalla and Pownaghur

Extremely rare views of Kolhapur. Only four copies have sold at auction since 1975 (ABPC/AE), and only the British Library, National Art Library (V&A) and University of Minnesota copies can be traced in institutional libraries. Not in any of the standard bibliographies.

PROVENANCE
From the Collection of Robert & Maria Travis (bookplate)
Lot 156, Sotheby’s, The Library of Robert & Maria Travis: a pictorial record of India and the Far East, 2007
Acquired from the above
Important Private Collection, New Delhi

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