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Lot 23 Details
Monochrome 26-27 February 2025
Boxed Set of 100 ...
Silver gelatin print mounted on stereoscopic cards
View Dimensions Elmer Underwood (1859-1947) and Bert Underwood [Bert Elias Underwood] (1862-1943)The collection of 100 stereoscopic views depicts urban and provincial Indian scenes by Elmer and Bert Elias Underwood, contained in a custom-made case in the form of a book entitled India (Volume I and Volume II). Stereocards housed in original mock two-volume bookcase, spine with twin gilt lettering and decoration.The cards are numbered 1-100 and are each lettered in multiple languages on the reverse (English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Russian) in two volumes. Each pair of views is mounted on stout card (now somewhat bowed) for insertion in a viewer. Each mount is stamped 'Underwood & Underwood, Publishers,' with letterpress caption and serial number. The photos mention copyright dates next to their captions on the recto, dated 1903. The reverse of each mount has a detailed letterpress description of the scene shown in the photograph, copyright dated 1904.The lot is accompanied by the related book India Through the Stereoscope: A Journey Through Hindostan by James Ricalton [who took the photographs], published in 1907, complete with a booklet titled "Maps and Plans" which is in original brown cloth, titled in gilt to the upper cover and spine, with a pocket on the lower board housing a booklet of 10 maps, 9 of which fold out. In the book, the descriptions are further expanded to several pages per image.The lot is accompanied by a stereoscope viewer.
Winning bid $6,977 Rs 6,00,000 (Inclusive of buyer's premium)
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Lot 57 Details
Multi-Volume Sets: Rare & Collectible Books 6 December 2022
Boxed set of...
Silver gelatin print on stereoscopic cards
View Dimensions Underwood, Elmer (1859-1947) and Underwood, Bert [Bert Elias Underwood] (1862-1943)The collection of 27 stereoscopic views depicting scenes from Delhi Durbar by Elmer and Bert Elias Underwood, contained in a custom-made case in the form of a book entitled The Delhi Durbar through Stereoscope (Volume I and Volume II). Stereocards housed in original mock two-volume bookcase, spine with twin gilt lettering and decoration.The cards are each lettered in multiple languages on the reverse (English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Russian) in two volumes. Each pair of views is mounted on a stout card (now somewhat bowed) for insertion in a viewer. Each mount is stamped 'Underwood & Underwood, Publishers', with letterpress captions. The photos mention copyright dates next to their captions on the recto, dated 1903. The reverse of each mount has a detailed letterpress description of the scene shown in the photograph.This set is accompanied by a stereoscope viewer. Album contents in order:-State Elephant of H.H. the Maharaja of Gwalior, superbly decorated, Durbar, Delhi, India.Charmingly oriental - Durbar grounds of a native Prince, on the Delhi Plain, India.Their Royal Highness, Duke and Duchess of Connaught, and Indian Princes, Durbar, Delhi.Professor Ricalton and two of his big Cashmere friends at the Durbar, Delhi, India.Elephantine splendor at the Durbar, Delhi, India.Cavalry on the route from Mori Gate to the great Durbar Camp, Delhi, India.Spectators and Troops lining the route of the great Durbar procession, Delhi, India.Alwar Princes on State Elephants ready to join the great procession, Durbar, Delhi, India.The Durbar State Entry - most gorgeous pageant of history - Delhi, India.Richly Dressed Elephant from Khairpur, In the great Durbar Camp, Delhi, India.Richly adorned Elephants and carriage of H.H. the Maharaja of Rewah, Durbar, Delhi, India.The Soldier-lined route of the Durbar Procession, encircling the great Jumma Musjid, Delhi, India.Infantry of Patiala and Arch of Bahawalpur Camp, at the great Durbar, Delhi, India.H.H. the Raja of Jind, in his solid silver phaeton, at the Amphitheatre, Durbar, Delhi, India.Splendid retinue of H.H. the Maharaja of Indore, at the Durbar, Delhi, India.The most gorgeous of all earth's Pageants - the Delhi Durbar Procession, Delhi, India.India's gorgeous Princes honoring their Emperor, grand State Entry, Durbar, Delhi.Great Durbar Review on the great Delhi - a field of many battles - India.Military Officers in the great Durbar Procession - Delhi, India.A Prince of Burmah (Sawbas of South of Hsnww) and his wife at the Durbar, Delhi, India.Body Guard and magnificent Elephants of H.H. the Maharaja of Gwalior, at the Durbar, Delhi, India.Indian Troops at the great Durbar - N.W. from Mori Gate, Delhi, India.Burmese Princes - a royal group at the Durbar, Delhi, India.Veterans of the Mutiny (1857) entering the Amphitheatre at the Durbar, Delhi, India.Mohammedans on Fast Day outside Jumma Mosque (looking south), Delhi, India.In the Court of the Jumma Mosque, during the annual Fast, Delhi, India.The fabulous wealth of India - native Princes in the grand State Entry, Durbar, Delhi, India.NON-EXPORTABLEThis lot will be shipped in "as is" condition. For further details, please refer to the images of individual lots as reference for the condition of each book.
Winning bid $975 Rs 78,000 (Inclusive of buyer's premium)
Lot 68 Details
Hindoostan Photographed 9 November 2021
View Dimensions Underwood, Elmer (1859-1947) and Underwood, Bert [Bert Elias Underwood] (1862-1943)The collection of 100 stereoscopic views depicts urban and provincial Indian scenes by Elmer and Bert Elias Underwood, contained in a custom-made case in the form of a book entitled India (Volume I and Volume II). Stereocards housed in original mock two-volume bookcase, spine with twin gilt lettering and decoration.The cards are numbered 1 - 100 and are each lettered in multiple languages on the reverse (English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Russian) in two volumes. Each pair of views is mounted on stout card (now somewhat bowed) for insertion in a viewer. Each mount is stamped 'Underwood & Underwood, Publishers', with letterpress caption and serial number. The photos mention copyright dates next to their captions on the recto, dated 1903. The reverse of each mount has a detailed letterpress description of the scene shown in the photograph, copyright dated 1904. The lot is accompanied by booklet titled "Maps and Plans" which is in original brown cloth, titled in gilt to upper cover and spine, with a pocket on lower board housing a booklet of 10 maps, 9 of which fold-out. In the book, the descriptions are further expanded to several pages per image. Extremely rare and in excellent condition.This set is accompanied by a stereoscope viewer.
Winning bid $1,479 Rs 1,08,000 (Inclusive of buyer's premium)
Lot 67 Details
FROM RAJ TO SWARAJ: RARE BOOKS EDITION 5 October 2021
BOXED SET OF 100 ...
View Dimensions Underwood, Elmer (1859-1947) and Underwood, Bert [Bert Elias Underwood] (1862-1943)The collection of 100 stereoscopic views depicts urban and provincial Indian scenes by Elmer and Bert Elias Underwood, contained in a custom-made case in the form of a book entitled India (Volume I and Volume II). Stereocards housed in original mock two-volume bookcase, spine with twin gilt lettering and decoration.The cards are numbered 1 - 100 and are each lettered in multiple languages on the reverse (English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Russian) in two volumes. Each pair of views is mounted on stout card (now somewhat bowed) for insertion in a viewer. Each mount is stamped 'Underwood & Underwood, Publishers', with letterpress caption and serial number. The photos mention copyright dates next to their captions on the recto, dated 1903. The reverse of each mount has a detailed letterpress description of the scene shown in the photograph, copyright dated 1904.The lot is accompanied by the related book India Through the Stereoscope: A Journey Through Hindostan by James Ricalton [who took the photographs], published in 1907 complete with a booklet titled "Maps and Plans" which is in original brown cloth, titled in gilt to upper cover and spine, with a pocket on lower board housing a booklet of 10 maps, 9 of which fold-out. In the book, the descriptions are further expanded to several pages per image.
Winning bid $1,134 Rs 81,648 (Inclusive of buyer's premium)
Lot 3 Details
FRIDAY FIVE 10 July 2020
Boxed set of 100 ...
View Dimensions Underwood, Elmer (1859-1947) and Underwood, Bert [Bert Elias Underwood] (1862-1943)The collection of 100 stereoscopic views depicts urban and provincial Indian scenes by Elmer and Bert Elias Underwood, contained in a custom-made case in the form of a book entitled India (Volume I and Volume II). Stereocards housed in original mock two-volume bookcase, spine with twin gilt lettering and decoration.The cards are numbered 1 - 100 and are each lettered in multiple languages on the reverse (English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Russian) in two volumes. Each pair of views is mounted on stout card (now somewhat bowed) for insertion in a viewer. Each mount is stamped 'Underwood & Underwood, Publishers', with letterpress caption and serial number. The photos mention copyright dates next to their captions on the recto, dated 1903. The reverse of each mount has a detailed letterpress description of the scene shown in the photograph, copyright dated 1904. This set is accompanied by a stereoscope viewer. NON-EXPORTABLE
Winning bid $1,171 Rs 86,640 (Inclusive of buyer's premium)
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