Agra, 1889 and 1891 — An unusual illustrated lithograph text in Urdu, Tilism-i Bangla, The Talisman of Bengal, concerning magic and astrology

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Estimate: £1,500–£2,000 hammer ≈ $1,923–$2,563
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art, London, New Bond Street · 12 November 2024
Record ID: TB-2026-341536
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Unusual Illustrated Lithograph Text In Urdu, Tilism-i Bangla, The Talisman Of Bengal, Concerning Magic And Astrology, Agra, 1889 and 1891. Bonhams, 12 Nov 2024, lot 16. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-341536.

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An Unusual Illustrated Lithograph Text In Urdu, Tilism-i Bangla, The Talisman Of Bengal, Concerning Magic And Astrology, Agra, 1889 and 1891. Bonhams, 12 Nov 2024, lot 16. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-341536.

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