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ANTIQUE BOOKS, PRINTS AND PAPER COLLECTABLES FROM THE MAGIC OF TIME Welcome to our items. We are pleased to offer the following wonderful travel book about India along with unique photographs which are related to the book and also a small color painting which was with the collection. This offering comes from our own collections. This is a unique opportunity to own a one of a kind collection from India. From the information we have; the book was published in 1888 in London England and carried in person to St Paul's School at Darjiling, northern India. The photographs are from that journey and record passage through the Suez Canal, travel along the Ganges and up into the mountain area of Darjiling. There are hand written notes and dates on the back of many of the photographs (1889, 1890). All the photographs are included in the pictures above. Most of the photographs are on light weight paper but some of the larger ones are on heavier weight paper. There is a total of 20 seperate photographs. The small colour painting is on heavier card like paper. ---------- From the internet : Darjiling or Darjeeling , town (1991 pop. 73,062), West Bengal state, NE India, near the border of Sikkim state. Its most famous product is tea, a major cash crop in the region. The town is a district administrative center and a market for grains, spices, and vegetables. Situated at an altitude of c.7,000 ft (2,130 m), Darjiling is a Himalayan resort commanding majestic views of Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga. Many Tibetan refugees who fled from the Chinese army in 1959 live in the vicinity. Also: In 1823, John William Ricketts, a prominent Anglo-Indian leader from Calcutta conceived the idea of a school to meet the educational needs of the growing British and Anglo-Indian community in Calcutta. On May 1, 1823, "The Parental Academic Institution" was established on 11, Park Street, between the Archbishop House and the then Sans Souci Theatre, in central Calcutta. In 1846, the school was renamed St. Paul's School by Bishop Wilson, who had associated the school to St.Paul's Cathedral in Calcutta. During 1863, the school was in difficulties and after an investigation, Bishop Cotton decided to move the school to Darjeeling. The current buildings were not the location of the initial school and were later additions as the school expanded. In 1864, the school was finally moved to its present Jalapahar ("Burning Mountain") estate in Darjeeling with 31 boarders and a few day scholars. The estate was purchased from Mr Brian Hodgson for Rs.45,000. The original two-storied building, built on what is today known as the Lower Field, no longer exists, and the magnificent buildings that form the core of the school were largely built in 1898. The first electricity lines in the school were connected in 1909. The Lefroy Hospital was occupied in 1914 and the Lyon Hall in 1915. In 1920, the chapel was demolished to make room for Westcott Hall, thanks to a liberal donation from the Maharaja of Burdwan. Construction for the existing school chapel began in 1933 and was completed in 1935. The rectory proudly boasts of being one of the oldest buildings in Darjeeling town, built about 1815. At present, the oldest building, built by the school, is Johnson Hall, housing a dormitory, the Junior Wing Library and Hall, and 3 classrooms, which was built in 1888. Also The school in situated in Darjeeling and shares Jalapahar estate with an Indian Army Cantonment. It is claimed to be the highest public school in the world, located at 7500 feet above sea level. The famous Kanchenjunga mountain range forms the scenic backdrop to the school. The school is physically separated from Darjeeling by its location on a high hill that is a few kilometres above the main town. Large expanses of wild land and greenery surrounds the campus, affording the campus a feeling of isolation and spectacular views of the town, the high foothills and snowy peaks of the Himalayas. Many believe the school's tennis court is the highest in the world. ----------------------------- We believe that this book was a portion of a shipment of quality books sent from England in the fall of 1888 or spring of 1889 to form part of the new library mentioned above and built in 1888. The school emblem was then embossed on the cover in gold lettering (see enlargement of photo one above). The ownership stamp of George J Stauridi (or Stravridi) is included on the inside first blank page. We believe he was connected with the school. Our research indicates that there was an engineer by this name involved with the Indian railway system in the early part of the 1900's but are unable to confirm if they are one and the same.
Please refer to the pictures above to the left and click on enlarge for full screen views. The book; INDIA PICTORIAL AND DESCRIPTIVE by the author of "The Mediterranean Illustrated" and published in LONDON by T. Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row in 1888. Large folio leather bound. Interior has 271 pages in clean, good plus condition with tight hinges. The exterior has wear and corners are moderately bumped - see photo one above. Contains 112 illustrations of which 33 are full page prints (blank on reverse side). Twenty six chapters describe the country in amazing detail: 1. The way to India 2. General view of the Indian Peninsula 3. Bombay 4. Elephanta - Kenery 5. Baroda 6.Puna - Karli - Ellora 7. The North-west Capital : Allahabad 8. Delhi, The City of The Mogul. 9. From Delhi to Peshawar. 10. At Agra 11. The Story of Cawnpur 12. Lacknow. 13. The City of Temples 14. In Central India. 15. Ajmir - Jaipur - Bhurtpur. 16. Oodeypur and The Rajputana. 17. Gwalior - An Indian Fortress. 18. Bhopal. 19. Sanchi to Punna. 20. Madras and Its Neighbourhood. 21. Hurdwar : And The Ganges. 22. Calcutta : The City of Palaces. 23. In the Neighbourhood of Calcutta. 24. The Island of Ceylon. 25. Vegetable Life in India. 26. Animal Life In India.
The Photographs : 3 small photos are related to the sea voyage - a passing station within the Suez Canal, a ship that has sunk in the canal (S.S Izor?), and Jubal Zukar ? an island in the Red Sea. 4 small photos which are believed to be related to the Ganges Canal from information on the back - a canal inspection house on Ganges Canal, Jaoli ? inspection house from the left bank of the Branch, view looking down the Amipskahr ? branch of the Ganges Canal from Dhakauli ? bridge, the Mortuary Chapel - West Haur Cemetery (indicates position of the Grave). 1 large photo of elephants in river or canal. 1 medium sized photo of cutting (canal) along a section (cannot read writing). - dated 20/3/89. Shows a village on upper bank and a lot of people working digging the canal. 2 large photos unknown locations but may be related to Lower Ganges. 2 large photos related to construction of a large house at Liarat (?) 1890 5 large photos of mountain like scenery probably near Darjiling 2 large photos of P.W.D military escort - 1889 - in their uniforms at a remote location. The colour painting : Please refer to the pictures in upper left and enlarge to see detail.
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