Vandyk Carl (2 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Oblong wrappers measuring 11" x 9". String-tied red wrappers with gilt titles. Contains 12 black and white mounted commerical photographs measuring 6" x 8.5" without captions. Good only wrappers with fading on the edges, chips and tears with about near fine photographs with some edgewear. A photographic souvenir program for Buffalo Bill's Wild West show with mounted images by English photographer, Carl Vandyk. Each images includes "C. Vanyk London S.W." written in the negative. Vandyk was a prosperous photographer in London who was a favorite of the Royal family, often taking photographs of Queen Victoria and her family. This souvenir presumably accompanied the Buffalo Bill's Wild West show on its 1902-1906 European Tour. The photos feature members of the stage show horseback riding, shooting, and capturing Native Americans. An interesting and scarce program of an American stage show.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Presentation photograph of Sir Jogindra Sen Bahadoor,last reigning Raja of the princely state of Mandi, born 20th August 1904. KCSI (created 1931), educated at Queen Mary's College and Aitchison College, Lahore; honorary Lt.-Colonel 3rd 17th Dogra Regiment and Bengal Sappers & Miners. Presented on the occasion of his Investiture Durbar as ruler With his autograph signature :'Ever your sincere friend Joginder Sen 22.2.25'. Bust photograph in evening dress for presentation after to mark his investiture on 13 February 1925. After Indian independence Jogindra agreed to merge with the Republic of India and served as Indian ambassador to Brazil 1952-56.