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133.[VERNON (attributed to)].Devgadh Baria, Gujarat.[c.1910]. Seventeen platinum prints. Good tonal range and in good condition. Dimensions: 135 by 220mm. to 350 by 250mm.(5.5 by 8.5 inches to 14 by 10 inches).Photographs show the Tonsure ceremonies and festivites, most likely at the time that Ranjitsinhji (famouscricketer) was installed as a King. King Mansinh died in 1908, leaving behind him, two sons and a daughter –Ranjitsinhji, Naharsinhji and Surajkuvarba. Highly educated and a person with brilliant career, Ranjitsinhji hadjoined the Imperial Cadet Core and was awarded the title of “Knight Commander of India”. Because of thisprestigious title, he was popularly known as Sir Ranjitsinhji.During his rule, some very important public institutions were established. A high school, veterinary hospital,gymkhana, tower and library were built. Free education was also offered in the state to bring cultural awarenessin the society. It was a golden period for the sports and culture in Baria during Sir Ranjitsinhji’s rule.ref: 79470 £2,500Bernard J Shapero Rare BooksEarly Travel Photography 1850 - 195093