Rare books, art and antiquarian prints
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New essays on legendary travellers and writers. Amongst others you’ll also find articles on Souza and MF Husain and news on international cultural events.
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Essay: ‘What news have you of the Great Mogul?’
The first of a series of occasional essays. It relates to The History of The Late Revolution of The Empire of the Great Mogol... by Bernier, one of the most important travel accounts of the seventeenth century. We have a very good copy.
John Martin Honigberger: Thirty-Five Years in the East. read more
Moslem Architecture; its Origins and Development
C. T. Rivoira. Translated from the Italian by G.M. Rushforth read more
Kashgaria (Eastern or Chinese Turkestan). Historical and Geographical Sketch of the Country; its Military Strength, Indu
Kuropatkin, Colonel, A.N. read more
Mosk (Mosque) in Panwell river Dekhan, India.
Aquatint with original hand-colour. Inscribed in the plate 'Wm. Westall 1808. LONDON. Published 30th November 1812 by Joyce Gold, at the Naval Chronicle Office 103 Shoe Lane, Fleet Street. Baily Sc.' read more
William Simpson: Ambair (Amber). read more