23rd Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
The Khyber Pass, 1936/7.
A large panoramic photograph of the Khyber Pass, produced by the British Army for issue to the artillery posts guarding the 'North-West Frontier'. Overlays for the photograph were issued (not present) which identified and labelled various locations in the pass. The overlays could be periodically updated by military intelligence. Using the overlay and photograph, commanding officers were able to clearly identify target locations when instructing remote gun placements to open fire on the transient enemy forces. Composed of two photographs joined at the centre, overall image approx 20cm x 182cm, recently mounted, framed and glazed at considerable expense.
Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £400
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 23rd Nov, 2022
Highlights include a collection of Opera scores and books from the Library of the late 7th Earl of Harewood, and two first edition Harry Potter books. Also included are early antiquarian books, modern first editions, illustrations, manuscripts, maps, early photographs, autographed letters and historic documents.
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