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View of Simla from Prospect Hill.
Mitford, Major Reginald C.W.
Circa 1870.
Watercolour on paper. 380 x 470 mm. (15 x 18.5ins).
Latest additions
History of Bokhara from Earliest Period down to the Present. Composed for the First Time after Oriental Known and Unknown Manuscripts.
Vambery, Arminius. Read more.
Kashgaria (Eastern or Chinese Turkestan). Historical and Geographical Sketch of the Country; its Military Strength, Industries and Trade. Translated from the Russian by Major Walter E. Gowan.
Kuropatkin, Colonel, A.N. Read more.
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Rare books, art and antiquarian prints
We offer a unique selection of collectables: rare books and antiquarian prints, old maps, antique vintage photographs, watercolours and ephemera – all relating to South and Central Asia (especially India and Pakistan) and the Arabic world, including the Middle East. We also deal in modern and contemporary art by Indian artists such as M.F. Husain, Souza and the U.K. born Anita Chowdry.
Our books cover topics relating to politics and history, art and culture, memoirs, lectures and debates. You can experience this rich cultural heritage through the eyes of 18th to 20th century explorers and writers.
If you’re more curious, read our blog for new essays on legendary travellers and writers like François Bernier, Aurel Stein and the Schlagentwait brothers. You’ll also find articles on Souza and M.F. Husain and news on international cultural events.
See also links for relevant academic resources, including libraries and cultural institutions, international foundations and communities with a focus on India, Tibet, Pakistan, Central Asia and the Middle East.
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Essay: 'What news have you of the Great Mogul?'
The first of a series of occasional essays on our newly launched website. It relates to The History of The Late Revolution of The Empire of the Great Mogol... by François Bernier, one of the most important travel accounts of the seventeenth century. We have a very good copy – the first edition in English published in 1671. Catalogue description is at foot of the essay, as well as contributors’ biographies. Essay. PDF format. 281Kb.
