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EPHEMERA RELATING TO THE INAUGURATION OF NEW DELHI, (1931)

ASN0009 Auction Type: Live Floor

Dimension: 23 x 15 cms each

R 18,000 - R 24,000

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1. The Unveiling Of The Dominion Columns, 10th Feb, 1931, Programme of the ceremony. Cover printed in gold with royal device on top and carries a photograph of the vista of the Viceroy’s House [now Rashtrapati Bhavan], Pp. 8

2. People’s Fete, Delhi Fort, 11th Feb 1931 Programme of events, programme of music, history of Delhi fort, and plans of the Delhi fort and arrangements for the fete. Cover printed in gold with royal device on top and carries photograph of the Lahore Gate of the Delhi fort, Pp. 8

3. The Ceremony of Commemoration on the completion of the Indian War Memorial Arch, 12th Feb 1931. Cover printed in gold with royal device on top and carries a photograph of the War Memorial [now India Gate], Pp. 8, Printed with gilded titles and coat of arms on the cover page of the booklets.