Kashmir. A standard work with an interesting provenance from the Viceroy’s Staff Library.

Lawrence, Walter R., I.C.S., C.I.E.: The Valley of Kashmir. Henry Frowde [London] 1895, 1st edition, large 8vo [10 ¼ x 8 ins].

Frontispiece and 17 other full page illustrations from photographs, 2pp of charts, 478pp, folding map at rear, all as called for. Very stout later 20th century binding with title label to spine, a few internal marks but generally quite a celan and totally sound copy. Printed bookplate to front pastedown VICEROY’S STAFF LIBRARY numbered 135.   Yakushi L54.    jun17/1

The unusual old bookplate in this volume makes me imagine a Viceroy’s aides de camp looking through it when planning a break or a hunting trip in Kashmire.