Specialist dealers since 1988 in books, photographs, documents, and memorabilia about India, the Durbars, Viceroys, Princes, the Military, and the Honourable East India Company.

Jeffery Bates is in the process of relocating both home and business from Cheltenham to East Kent. Although hoping to be fully established there by the start of 2025  there may be some more than usual delay in locating items. Please bear with us.

Bates and Hindmarch deals primarily in books, photographs, documents and memorabilia of India and the East India Company, with emphasis on Viceroys, Princes of India, Royal & Viceregal Visits, Durbars, and military history up to Independence.We also stock some general miliaria with a special interest in buttons. At the moment the business is conducted from a private address with stock kept in a secure store.  Website last updated: 29th November 2024

When you first look at an item in our inventory it will have just a brief description bene ath the picture but if you click on it a more detailed description will appear, By clicking on the main picture it will appear larger and arrows enable you to view the related pictures/

This website can now be thoroughly searched by a key word and  the quote system enables you to make a direct enquiry to Jeffery Bates and receive an up to date quotation including posting or shipping charges. Payments can be made using bank transfer,  UK cheque, or Paypal for orders under £100 once availability is confirmed. Jeffery Bates can be contacted personally most easily by email at batesandhindmarch@gmail.com or by  calling or texting mobile telephone 07966 176839 [ 0044 7966 176839 from abroad] Please ignore the answering services. Texts are always welcome.