PARKS (FANNY)] Wanderings of a Pilgrim, in Search of the Picturesque, during Four-and-Twenty Yea...

[PARKS (FANNY)] Wanderings of a Pilgrim, in Search of the Picturesque, during Four-and-Twenty Years in the East; with Revelations of Life in the Zenana... Illustrated with Sketches from Nature, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, 49 plates (20 chromolithographed or coloured by hand), lacks the folding lithographed panorama of the Himalayas in pocket at end of volume 2, a couple with light spotting, several with small area of toning at one corner, publisher's blue pictorial cloth, rebacked preserving original spine, corners neatly repaired [Abbey Travel 476], large 8vo (280 x 185mm.), Pelham Richardson, 1850 Footnotes: Fanny Parks arrived in India in 1822, as the wife of a civil servant in the East India Company. Stationed at Allahabad, she travelled extensively, visiting Agra, Fatehgarh, Cawnpore, Meerut, Delhi, and Landour in the Himalayas. As a woman she was able to enter the zenana, witnessing marriage and religious ceremonies. Saleroom notices: Please note new estimate of £800-1200 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Please note new estimate of £800-1200