Collection of 17 original photographs.
Rare and modern books
[Horse Racing In India].
Mostly Calcutta, 1922.,
Collection of 17 original photographs.
Rare and modern books
[Horse Racing In India].
Mostly Calcutta, 1922.,
1500.00 €
(Wien,
Austria)
Payment methods
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Details
- Author
- [Horse Racing In India].
- Publishers
- Mostly Calcutta, 1922.
- Keyword
- Middle East, incl. Arabian Gulf: History, Travels, Falconry and Horses
- Languages
- English
Description
Albumen prints (vintage). Mostly 136 x 190 mm, but some smaller (down to 121 x 90 mm). Fine, rare collection of British equestrian sports in India, mostly showing the 1922 Calcutta Races. Annotated to rear: "The Indian Grand National: 1st Hurdle", "Mr Ivan Jones 'China Egg'", "The Canal Hurdle Plate (Finish)", etc. Also shows the spectators at a Polo match, portraits of Anglo-Arabian thoroughbreds, etc. - Steeplechase racing was popular in British India both among planters and cavalry regiments. The first Indian Grand National was run at Tollygunge as early as 1895. - Well preserved.
