Lot#54 || ADDRESS TO THE NATIVES OF HINDOOSTAN ON EDUCATION
Syud Ahmud Khan
(1863)
8.75 x 5.60 in
Estimate
₹ 5,000 -
₹ 15,000
By Syud Ahmud Khan, Principal Sudder Ameen
GHAZEEPOOR: Printed at the Author’s Private Press,1863
The only known copy of a pamphlet [pp. 13] circulated by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan [1817-98], the greatest Islamic reformer of 19th century British India. No copy known worldwide. No mention in Google bibliography of his works. Khan had it printed at his private press in 1863 while he was posted in Ghazipur. Parallel printing in English and Urdu on each page.Original blue paper covers reproducing the title-page. Slanted foldmark across the middle. Some marginal chipping.