Lala Deen Dayal
Set of 2 Photographic Albums
Book 1) Visit of H. I. & R. H. The Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria Este to Hyderabad (Deccan), 1893
Captivating pictorial record of the visit to the Nizam of Hyderabad by the Austrian Archduke, who was to gain immortality by being assassinated in 1914 by Serbian nationalists at Sarajevo, thus sparking the First World War. Present are photographs of the Archduke and Nizam seated together, grouped with their courtiers, reviewing troops, hunting with Cheetahs, etc. The photographer, Lala Deen Dayal, is of great interest and some note himself, being among the most respected of the small group of native Indian photographers if the 19th century.
Book 2) H. R. H. Prince Albert Victor’s Visit to Hyderabad (Deccan), 1889
The presentation copy from Hyderabad to Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence (1864-1892), of what is in any case a rare album. Albert Victor was the eldest son the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), and would, had he survived, have succeeded his father instead of George V.
Lala Deen Dayal
Set of 2 Books, comprising 52 Photographs in total. (32 x 45 cm). Oblong folio with lettered covers.
Condition: Some scuffing and wear to the covers; minor foxing and soiling to some of the mounts, a few with slight worming, mostly marginal fading to some of the images, still quite nice, overall in very good or better condition.
Exportable: No
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Lala Deen Dayal’s Views of Bombay, Ajanta, Calcutta, Benaras, Delhi, Cawnpore and Agra is available for viewing at our store.
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