Bernard J Shapero R are Books

89.[IMPEY, Col. Eugene Clutterbuck].The principle Gateway of theTaj Mahal, Agra.1865. Albumen print. Good tonal range and in goodcondition. Mounted on card. Printed caption below onmanuscript. Dimensions: 225 by 290 mm ( 9 by 11.5inches).Printed caption reads: The Taj Mahal wasbuilt by Shah Jehan as the tomb of hisfavourite wife, Moomtaza Mahal, and he isburied in it by her side. The outer courtyardis surrounded by arcades and pierced byfour gateways, of which that in the plate,leading into the great enclosure, is theprincipal. The material is red sandstone,relieved by white marble.ref: 75192 £1,250Bernard J Shapero Rare BooksEarly Travel Photography 1850 - 195065