Delhi Coronation Durbar

Frontispiece, 4 folding maps contained in rear pocket, black and white illustrations after photographs throughout, a little spotting, rear hinge cracked, original blue paper-covered boards, gilt-decorated upper cover, extremities a little rubbed, oblong 8vo.

A superb photographic description of the grand event with the following highlights: The Imperial Presence: King George V and Queen Mary personally attended to receive homage from Indian princes and nobles. The Royal Crown: Because British law forbade the Crown Jewels from leaving England, a special Imperial Crown of India was crafted for King George V. Major Announcements: The King announced the moving of the capital of British India from Calcutta to Delhi, establishing the groundwork for Lutyens’ Delhi. He also annulled the controversial Partition of Bengal.

Scarce. Copac only lists three copies (British Library, University of Oxford and the National Trust).