Death of Edward VII. An unusual Calcutta printed Dirge about the first King Emperor of India

£70.00

Jyotishi, T. P.: Ascension of EDWARD VII to Heaven. (A Dirge) with ilIustrations. Printed by J. P. Mookerjee & Co. 20mMangoe Lane [Calcutta] 1911 1st edition 8vo.

11 plates with tissue guards, [iii] ii, 20pp [English translation/summary, 114pp  verse in local script. Original grey boards with printed title, spine rather dirty, very minor wear at extremities but otherwise clean and internally excellent. No previous ownership markings.   jul8/4

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