An Indian Album, Cecil Beaton, 1945-6 [First Edition]
Cecil Beaton, a celebrated British photographer, was commissioned by the Ministry of Information in 1944 to travel to India and document the British war effort and presence in the Far East during World War II. His photographs encompassed a wide variety of subjects, including Indian soldiers, local communities, traditional customs, and cultural landmarks.
Fair Condition. Pictorial Jacket over red cloth. Jacket is protected in archival sleeve. Binding is firm and pages light tanned and foxed. Photgraphic plates are clear. Boards have some darkening to edges. Unclipped jacket is in a poor condition, with notable loss to front panel, spine and corners. Notable tear along the front flap joint.
Cecil Beaton, a celebrated British photographer, was commissioned by the Ministry of Information in 1944 to travel to India and document the British war effort and presence in the Far East during World War II. His photographs encompassed a wide variety of subjects, including Indian soldiers, local communities, traditional customs, and cultural landmarks.
Fair Condition. Pictorial Jacket over red cloth. Jacket is protected in archival sleeve. Binding is firm and pages light tanned and foxed. Photgraphic plates are clear. Boards have some darkening to edges. Unclipped jacket is in a poor condition, with notable loss to front panel, spine and corners. Notable tear along the front flap joint.
Cecil Beaton, a celebrated British photographer, was commissioned by the Ministry of Information in 1944 to travel to India and document the British war effort and presence in the Far East during World War II. His photographs encompassed a wide variety of subjects, including Indian soldiers, local communities, traditional customs, and cultural landmarks.
Fair Condition. Pictorial Jacket over red cloth. Jacket is protected in archival sleeve. Binding is firm and pages light tanned and foxed. Photgraphic plates are clear. Boards have some darkening to edges. Unclipped jacket is in a poor condition, with notable loss to front panel, spine and corners. Notable tear along the front flap joint.