| Title |
Queen Mary Indian collection |
| Reference |
GBR/0115/RCMS 89
(former reference: Q.M.) |
| Creator |
Mary, 1867-1953, Queen Consort of George V |
| Covering Dates |
1881–1989 |
| Extent and Medium |
70 volumes, 11 albums, 1 box-file, 1 envelope + 1 folder; paper/photograph; Mixed |
| Repository |
Cambridge University Library: Royal Commonwealth Society Library |
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| Content and context |
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Queen Mary was born at Kensington Palace on 26 May 1867, daughter of Francis, Prince (later Duke) of Teck. She was popularly known as Princess May until her marriage in 1893 to Prince George, Duke of York. During the next twenty years she accompanied her husband on three major Empire tours. On the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901, the Prince of Wales ascended the throne as King Edward VII, and his son George became Duke of Cornwall and York. The Duke and Duchess voyaged on HMS 'Ophir' during March to November 1901, travelling to Australia, New Zealand and Canada, as well as smaller places en route. On his return Prince George was created Prince of Wales. From October 1905 to April 1906 the Prince and Princess visited India and Burma, on HMS 'Renown'. The Princess prepared conscientiously for this undertaking, reading widely, and she found the sub-continent an astounding revelation. The Prince of Wales became King George V on the death of his father in 1910, and decided to return to India for a Coronation Durbar in Delhi as Emperor of India in 1911; the King and Queen left England in November and returned in February 1912. Queen Mary died at Marlborough House on 24 March 1953.
Material collected during the Royal couple's two visits to India in 1905-1906 and 1911-1912 with a few items from other periods. There are printed books, many of them presentation copies, relating to India; programmes, orders of ceremonial and other items from the visits, many specially bound; and albums of photographs and other material presented to King George and Queen Mary or compiled by them as souvenirs of their visits. The material is in English with the exception of one item in English, Greek and Sanskrit.
RCMS 89/1-71 were presented by H.M. Queen Mary to the India Office in 1937 and transferred by her to the Society in 1950. The precise provenance of RCMS 89/72, which was found with the other material, is unknown.
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Access and Use
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In English, Gre, Sanskrit
Please cite as Cambridge University Library: Royal Commonwealth Society Library, Queen Mary Indian collection, RCMS 89
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| Further information |
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'H.M. Queen Mary's Indian collection' in 'Royal Commonwealth Society library notes', no. 8 (August, 1957), pp. 1-2, outlines the material.
The R.C.S. Photograph Collection includes 29 albums received with the items in this collection, QM 1-29, containing circa 3800 images relating principally to the Royal Visits to India. RCMS 113/80 is a letter describing the Royal couple's visit to Natal in 1901.
Donald H. Simpson, ed., 'The manuscript catalogue of the library of the Royal Commonwealth Society' (London, 1975), pp. 64-65; MSS Addenda, vol. I. There is detailed list of the collection in the typescript catalogue. Indexed
This collection level description was created by RAS with reference to the catalogue compiled by D.H. Simpson.
'Musalmin-Mehman Lady' from RCMS 89/70 was reproduced in the 'Commonwealth journal', no. 143 (1962), p. 141.
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| Index Terms |
| Asia |
| India |
| Mary (1867-1953) Queen Consort of George V |
| George V (1865-1936) King of Great Britain and Ireland |
| RCS/RCMS 89 contains: |
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1
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Historical furniture. 'A description of the ''Queen Mary'' and ''Prince Regent'' suites, presented by Syed Sirdar Ali Khan...to the Victoria Memorial, Calcutta'.
Creator: Khan, Syed Sirdar Ali.
1 volume; Printed. |
1908 |
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2
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Sangit Bhava.
Creator: Mohandevji, Vijayadevji, Raja of Dharampur.
1 volume; Printed. |
1933 |
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3
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The web of Indian life.
Creator: Noble, Margaret Elizabeth.
1 volume; Printed. |
1904 |
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4
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The State Service Coronation Durbar. 'An act of solemn worship of Almighty God appointed for the use at the State Church Parade of the Coronation Durbar on Sunday, 10 December, 1911'.
1 volume; Printed. |
1911 |
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5
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The tourist's India.
Creator: Ball, Eustance Alfred Reynolds-.
1 volume; Printed. |
1907 |
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6
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H.M.S. 'Renown' repertoire of music. 'Repertoire of music taken by the Royal Marine Band of the Royal Naval School of Music, Eastney, on the occasion of the visit to India of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1905-1906'. This is a specially bound copy with the signature of H.M. Queen Mary at the front of the volume.
1 volume; Printed. |
circa 1905 |
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7
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The tourists' guide to Lucknow.
Creator: Hilton, Edward H.
1 volume; Printed. |
1905 |
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8
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India and the Durbar. A reprint of the Indian articles in the 'Empire Day' edition of 'The Times', 24 May 1911.
1 volume; Printed. |
1911 |
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9
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Old Fort William and the Black Hole, a note.
Creator: Wilson, C R.
1 volume; Printed. |
1904 |
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10
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Indian pictures and problems.
Creator: Malcolm, Ian.
1 volume; Printed. |
1907 |
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11
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The religion and hidden cults of India. At the front of the volume is the bookplate and signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: MacMunn, Sir, George Fletcher.
1 volume; Printed. |
circa 1931 |
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12
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Coronation Durbar, 1911. A reprint of articles and telegrams previously published in 'The Pioneer'. At the front of the volume is the signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
1 volume; Printed. |
1912 |
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13
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The picture Ramayana.
Creator: Pratinidhi, Balasaheb Pandit Pant, Chief of Aundh illustrator.
1 volume; Printed. |
1916 |
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14
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The land of sunshine and surprise. 'A trip through the land of sunshine and surprise over the East Indian Railway', undated.
1 volume; Printed. |
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15
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All-India Queen Victoria Memorial. The ground floor plan of the All-India Queen Victoria Memorial.
1 volume; Printed. |
circa 1911 |
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16
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Great Indian Peninsula Railway timetable. 'Working timetable for the special train conveying Their Imperial Majesties...Nagpur Junction to Victoria Terminus, Bombay, on 9th and 10th January 1912'.
1 volume; Printed. |
1912 |
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17
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Indian of today. At the front of the volume is the bookplate of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Mar, Walter Del.
1 volume; Printed. |
1905 |
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18
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In India. At the front of the volume is the bookplate and signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Steevens, George Warrington.
1 volume; Printed. |
1901 |
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19
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Mahabharata. 'The epic of ancient India condensed into English verse by Romesh Dutt, C.I.E., with an introduction by F. Max Müller'.
Creator: Dutt, Romesh.
1 volume; Printed. |
1899 |
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20
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Cawnpore. At the front of the volume is the bookplate and signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Trevelyan, Sir, George Otto, 2nd Baronet.
1 volume; Printed. |
1899 |
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21
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Delhi Museum catalogue. 'Delhi Museum of Archaeology, loan exhibition of antiquities, Coronation Darbar 1911, catalogue of exhibits'.
1 volume; Printed. |
1911 |
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22
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Railway map of India. A map mounted in a volume showing railways open and under construction in India on 31 March 1911.
1 volume; Printed. |
1911 |
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23
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Memoirs of Babu. Memoirs of Zehir-Ed-Din Muhammed Babur, Emperor of Hindustan, annotated and revised by Sir Lucas King. At the front of the first volume is the bookplate and signature of H.M. Queen Mary and the editor's presentation inscription.
Creator: Lucas, Sir, King.
2 volumes; paper; Printed. |
1921 |
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24
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Indian Museum catalogues. Five catalogues of objects 'destined for the Victorial Memorial Hall and now being exhibited in the Indian Musem'.
1 volume; Printed. |
1909 |
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25
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The heart of India. 'Sketches in the history of Hindu religion and morals'.
Creator: Barnett, Lionel David.
1 volume; Printed. |
1908 |
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26
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Brahma-knowledge. 'An outline of the philosophy of the Vedanta as set forth by the Upanishads and by Sankara'.
Creator: Barnett, Lionel David.
1 volume; Printed. |
1907 |
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27
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The way of the Buddha.
Creator: Baynes, Herbert.
1 volume; paper; Printed. |
1909 |
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28
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Sadi's scroll of wisdom.
Creator: Sadi, Muslih-ud-din.
1 volume; Printed. |
1906 |
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29
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The rose garden of Sa'di.
Creator: Sadi, Muslih-ud-din.
1 volume; Printed. |
1910 |
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30
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The Bustan of Sadi.
Creator: Sadi, Muslih-ud-din.
1 volume; Printed. |
1911 |
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31
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Handbook for visitors to Delhi.
Creator: Keene, Henry George, the younger.
1 volume; Printed. |
1899 |
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32
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The 'Lalimli' dictionary. The 'Lalimli' dictionary, English-Urdu (romanised).
Creator: Cawnpore Woollen Mills and Army Cloth Manufacturing Company.
1 volume; Printed. |
1903 |
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33
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History of the fortress of Gwalior.
Creator: Scindia, Shrimant Balwant Rao Bhayasahab.
1 volume; Printed. |
circa 1892 |
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34
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Vizier Ali Khan or The Massacre of Benares.
Creator: Davis, Sir, John Francis.
1 volume; paper; Printed. |
1881 |
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35
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Programmes and invitations, 1905-6. A collection of programmes, invitations, menus, photographs and other material issued in connection with the Royal Visit of 1905-1906.
3 albums; paper/photograph; Printed. |
1905–1906 |
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36
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Programmes and invitations, 1910-11. A collection of programmes, invitations, menus, photographs and other material issued in connection with the Royal Visit of 1911-1912.
3 albums; paper/photograph; Mixed. |
1911–1912 |
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37
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Alterations to H.M.S. 'Renown'. Specifications for alterations to H.M.S. 'Renown' for the voyage to India of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales.
1 album; Mixed. |
1905 |
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38
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Bikaner State. Views commerorating the visit of T.R.H. The Prince and Princess of Wales, November 1905. There is an accompanying manuscript description written circa 1989.
1 volume; Mixed. |
1905–1989 |
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39
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India under Curzon and after. At the front of the volume is the signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Fraser, Lovat.
1 volume; Printed. |
1911 |
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40
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Under the sun. 'Impressions of Indian cities: with a chapter dealing with the later life of Nana Sahib'. At the front of the volume is the signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Landon, Perceval.
1 volume; Printed. |
1906 |
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41
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Administrative problems of British India. Translated by Sir William Meyer.
Creator: Chailley, Joseph.
1 volume; Printed. |
1910 |
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42
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The Burman, his life and notions. The book was written under the pseudonym Shway Yoe. At the front of the volume is the bookplate and signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Scott, Sir, James George.
1 volume; Printed. |
1896 |
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43
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Illustrated guide to South Indian Railway. A specially bound copy with the signature of H.M. Queen Mary at the front of the volume.
1 volume; Printed. |
circa 1903 |
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44
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A vision of India. 'A vision of India as seen during the tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales'. At the front of the volume is the bookplate and signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Low, Sir, Sidney James Mark.
1 volume; paper; Printed. |
1906 |
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45
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Indian unrest.
Creator: Chirol, Sir, Valentine.
1 volume; Printed. |
1910 |
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46
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The rites of the twice-born. At the front of the volume is the signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Stevenson, Alice Margaret.
1 volume; Printed. |
1920 |
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47
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The Sikhs.
Creator: Gordon, Sir, John James Hood.
1 volume; Printed. |
1904 |
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48
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Coronation Dubar entry route. The Delhi State entry route for the Coronation Durbar, 1911.
1 volume; Printed. |
1911 |
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49
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The golden book of India. 'A genealogical and biographical dictionary of the ruling princes, chiefs, nobles and other personages, titled or decorated of the Indian Empire'.
Creator: Lethbridge, Sir, Roper.
1 volume; Printed. |
1893 |
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50
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Rifle and spear with the Rajpoots. 'Being the narrative of a winter's travel and sport in Northern India'. At the front of the volume is the bookplate and signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Gardner, Nora.
1 volume; Printed. |
1895 |
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51
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Pictures of Tibetan life. 'Presented to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in memory of his visit to Benares'.
Creator: Shah, Ahmad.
1 volume; Printed. |
1906 |
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52
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Plans and other works.
1 box file; Printed. |
1883–1906 |
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53
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The Royal Tour in India 1905-6.
Creator: Reed, Sir, Stanley.
1 volume; Printed. |
1906 |
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54
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The Mandalay Palace.
Creator: Ko, Taw Sein.
1 volume; Printed. |
1904 |
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55
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Rangoon Times. The Royal Tour souvenir edition, 13-15 January 1906, printed in gold.
1 volume; Printed. |
1906 |
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56
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Qita'at I Nusrat. Undated.
Creator: Saiyid, Muhammad Nusrat Ali.
1 volume; Printed. |
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57
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Official programmes and invitations, 1905-6.
4 albums; Mixed. |
1905–1906 |
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58
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Delhi Museum exhibition of antiquities. An illustrated selection of the principal exhibits of the loan exhibition of antiquities, Delhi Museum of Archaeology, Coronation Durbar, 1911. At the front of the volume is the signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
1 volume; Printed. |
1911 |
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59
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Delhi State departure route. A map of the Delhi State departure route for the Coronation Durbar of 1911.
1 volume; Printed. |
1911 |
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60
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Forty years of Rajkumar College. The presentation copy given to H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Bhavsinhji, Sir, Maharajah of Bhavnagar.
4 volumes; Printed. |
1911 |
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61
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Mural paintings of the Bombay School.
Creator: Solomon, William Ewart Gladstone.
1 volume; Printed. |
1930 |
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62
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Exhibition of Bombay School of Art. 'Note of the exhibition of work by students of the Bombay School of Art, India House, 8 October 1930'.
Creator: Solomon, William Ewart Gladstone.
1 volume; Printed. |
1930 |
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63
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Taj al-tawarikh. Undated.
Creator: Saiyid, Muhammad Nusrat Ali.
1 volume; Printed. |
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64
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The new Indian school of painting. A reprinted article from the 'Journal of Indian art and industry', New Series, vol. XVII, no. 133 (January, 1916), illustrated with fourteen page plates.
Creator: Gangoly, O C.
1 volume; Printed. |
1916 |
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65a
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Receptions of Native Chiefs. 'Programmes of ceremonies to be observed at visits between His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and Native Chiefs in India, 1905-1906', produced by the Foreign Department, Simla.
1 volume; Printed. |
1905 |
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65b
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Receptions of Native Chiefs. 'Programmes of ceremonies to be observed at visits between His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and Native Chiefs in India, 1905-1906', produced by the Foreign Department, Simla.
1 volume; Printed. |
1905 |
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66
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The house of Bikaner. 'Being a narrative of the antiquity, lineage, traditions...of the Bikaner State and its rulers from ancient times. Compiled under the orders of the Government of Bikaner'.
1 volume; Printed. |
1933 |
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67
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Imperial gazetter of India.
1 folder; Mixed. |
1905 |
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68
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The splendour that was 'Ind. 'A survey of Indian culture and civilisation from the earliest times to the death of Emperor Aurangzeb'. At the front of the volume is the signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Shah, K T.
1 volume; Printed. |
1930 |
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69
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Buddhist ruins of Sarnath near Benares.
Creator: Oertel, F O.
1 volume; paper; Printed. |
circa 1906 |
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70
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Reminiscences of Bombay 1905. The volume contains an address to H.R.H. Princess of Wales from ladies in purdah, with signatures, and fourteen full-page watercolours by M.F. Pithawalla of Indian female costumes. At the front of the volume is the signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
1 volume; paper; Printed. |
1905 |
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71
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Picturesque India. 'A handbook for European travellers'. At the front of the volume is the bookplate and signature of H.M. Queen Mary.
Creator: Caine, William Sproston.
1 volume; Printed. |
1890 |
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72
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Route of Coronation procession. 'Plan showing the line of route of the Royal Procession to and from Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, with routes to be followed by persons proceeding to Westminster Abbey and to houses and stands situate on and near the line of route of the Royal Procession'.
1 envelope; Printed. |
1911 |
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