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Curzon Collection: 'Ceylon, India'. Photographer(s): Unknown.

Catalogue reference: Photo 430/5

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Photo 430/5
Title
Curzon Collection: 'Ceylon, India'. Photographer(s): Unknown.
Date
1880s
Description

Black half-leather album, 280x372mm, containing mounted prints with captions in Curzon's own hand. The title is stamped in gold on the front cover. A note inside reads: 'Photographs of Ceylon and India (1st journey of G.N.C. Round the World, 1887-8)'. The photographs are mainly topographical and architectural views.

Held by
British Library: Asian and African Studies
Language
Not applicable
Physical description
29 items
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Immediate source of acquisition
1976.
Physical condition
Dimensions: 233 mm x 188 mm to 238 mm x 293 mm.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/d25bf90d-e0be-461e-b46a-1fc9652d6987/

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Curzon Collection: 'Ceylon, India'. Photographer(s): Unknown.