Pahari Paintings and Sikh Portraits in the Lahore Museum, F. S. Aijazuddin

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Pahari Paintings and Sikh Portraits in the Lahore Museum, F. S. Aijazuddin

Name: Pahari Paintings and Sikh Portraits in the Lahore Museum, F. S. Aijazuddin
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Pahari Paintings and Sikh Portraits in the Lahore Museum, F. S. Aijazuddin — 1st Edition

Publication: London, Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications, 1977

Formatting: 4to, pp. 270.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original brown cloth binding remains firm and tight, exhibiting only faint shelf-wear at the extremities and bright, unoxidised gilt titling to the spine. The text block is square and securely bound, with mild dust-toning and faint spotting to the top edge, whilst the internal pages are notably bright, clean, and entirely free from foxing or prominent blemishes. The original dust jacket is present and retains a vibrant front panel, though it displays minor crimping along the top edge and a small chip with associated loss to the tail of the spine. Clean and presentable overall.

Catalogue Note: This is a true First Edition, printed and bound in Great Britain in 1977. Serving as an essential catalogue raisonné of the miniature paintings housed in the Lahore Museum, this volume connects each piece to its respective region in the Himalayan Hill States and the Punjab.

Illustrated extensively throughout, it features 16 colour plates alongside 280 monochrome reproductions, providing a comprehensive scholarly appraisal that builds upon the earlier work of Dr. W. G. Archer, who also provides the foreword.

The book is internally clean and free from significant provenance markings or previous ownership inscriptions. Due to its highly specialised subject matter, complete copies of this first printing have become increasingly scarce on the open market, making it a desirable reference for collectors of South Asian, Islamic, and Sikh art.

A masterful and comprehensive catalogue, Pahari Paintings and Sikh Portraits in the Lahore Museum offers a detailed exploration of over 500 miniature paintings and portraits from the Himalayan Hill States and the Sikh Empire. Authored by F. S. Aijazuddin, a lineal descendant of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's physician, this scholarly work provides crucial historical context and precise identifications for the museum's extensive collection. Enhanced by an insightful foreword from Dr. W. G. Archer and featuring nearly 300 illustrations, it remains an indispensable reference for both historians and art collectors captivated by the rich aesthetic traditions of the Punjab.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: F. S. Aijazuddin

Book Publisher: Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 270

Book Publication Year: 1977

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Wisbech, United Kingdom

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