Johnston and Hoffmann
"Souvenir of the Royal Visit to Calcutta Presented by Maharaj-Kumar Sir Prodyot Coomar Tagore", Tagore Castle, Calcutta, January 1906 [Presentation Copy]
Johnston and Hoffman, Souvenir of the Royal Visit to Calcutta Presented by Maharaj-Kumar Sir Prodyot Coomar Tagore, Calcutta: Tagore Castle, January 1906
12 mounted platinum print photographs by Johnston & Hoffmann and a lithographic title page, all mounted on rectos of stiff card leaves, with printed captions and credits at the foot; images measuring 18 x 31 cm or similar, except for three smaller ones (approximately 10 x 15 cm); contemporary morocco gilt with gilt text at the spine; all edges gilt
29.2 x 43 x 2.5 cm
Author-signed presentation inscription to the title in honour of Mr. R.T. Greer.
The lettering from "Souvenir of the Royal Visit to Calcutta Presented by Maharaj-Kumar Sir Prodyot Coomar Tagore to" is printed on the album title page; the dedication is hand-written in ink. Inscribed "The Honourable Mr / R.T.Greer / With my kindest regards / Prodyot C. Tagore" on the title-page. Mr. R.T. Greer was the Deputy Commissioner of Darjeeling.
Johnston & Hoffmann's photographic documentation of the visit of Mary and the Prince of Wales (later George V) to Calcutta includes images of the illuminations, races, public entertainment, and the presentation of colours to the 1st Bn. King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment).
LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales at Prinsep's Ghat, Calcutta before T.R.H / 2. H.R.H. The Princess of Wales being presented with a Jewel by the Chairman of the Calcutta Municipal Corporation / 3. Presentation of New Colours to the Battalion, King's Own Regiment, by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, on the Parade ground, Fort William, Calcutta / 4. The Grandstand, at the Calcutta Races. T.R.H. The Prince & Princess of Wales in the Royal Box on the Prince of Wales' Cup Day. / 5. The Royal Box, on the Grandstand, Calcutta Races. / 6. H.R.H. The Prince of Wales presenting "The Prince's Cup" to Dr. Spooner Hart, the owner of the winner, "Long Tom." / 7. The Pandal, where the Public Entertainment was given by the Public of Calcutta, in honour of the visit of T.R.H. The Prince & Princess of Wales. / 8. Another view of the Pandal, showing T. R. H. seated, and the Imperial Cadet Corps on the right. / 9. Sikkim Devil Dancers, who danced before T.R.H. The Prince & Princess of Wales, at the Public Entertainment, held on the Calcutta Maidan. / 10. Bhutan Devil Dancers, who danced before T.R.H. The Prince & Princess of Wales, at the Public Entertainment, held on the Calcutta Maidan. / 11. The Illumination at Calcutta. Writer's Buildings, Dalhousie Square. / 12. The Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Victoria Memorial Hall at Calcutta, by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, on January 4th, 1906.
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