sign in sign up
<<
Home , Arif Zakaria, Colour Photo, Dalip Tahil, Deven Bhojani, Dilip Joshi, Harish Bhimani

i-Auction 38 | 27/6/15 Internet Auction Autographs-Photographs

Internet Auction

i-Auction 38 Autographs-Photographs

Saturday, 27th June 2015

Closing from 3:00 pm onwards

VIEWING (all properties) Category LOTS Page Indian Film Industry 1-130 Monday 22 June 2015 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Hollywood Stars 131-142 Tuesday 23 June 2015 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Indian Politicians 143-166 Wednesday 24 June 2015 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Cricketers 167-193 Thursday 25 June 2015 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Indian Personalities 194-230 Friday 26 June 2015 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Foreign Personalities 231-251 Saturday 27 June 2015 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Front cover: Lot 167 • Back cover: Lot 56 At Rajgor’s SaleRoom 605 Majestic Shopping Centre, Near Church, 144 JSS Road, Opera House, 400004

BUYING AT RAJGOR’S For an overview of the process, see the Easy to buy at Rajgor’s

CONDITIONS OF SALE This auction is subject to Important Notices, Conditions of Sale and to Reserves To download the free Android App on your ONLINE CATALOGUE Android Mobile Phone, View catalogue and leave your bids online at point the QR code reader application on your www.Rajgors.com smart phone at the image on left side. Rajgor's Advisory Panel Corporate Office Prof. Dr. A. P. Jamkhedkar 6th Floor, Majestic Shopping Center, Director (Retd.), Near Church, 144 J.S.S. Road, Dept. of Archaeology & Museums, Govt. of Opera House, Mumbai 400004 T: +91-22-23820 647 • +91-22-3394 3148 Mrs. Beena Sarasan, I.R.S. (Retd.), • +91-22-3394 9331 • QBC 3148 & 9331 Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax M: +91-9594 647 647 • F: +91-22-23870 647 Dineshbhai Mody E: [email protected] • W: www.Rajgors.com Founder Chairman, Dinesh Mody Numismatic Museum & Institute Dinyar Madon Senior Advocate, Bombay High Court Parag P. Tripathi New Rezwan Razack Jt. M.D., Prestige Constructions, Bangalore Shauheen Daya Connoisseur of Art, Mumbai Prof. Dr. V. S. Parekh Head of Dept. (Retd.), Dept. of Archaeology, M.S. University of Baroda

Catalogue by Dr. Dilip Rajgor & Shikharani Nath Statutory: Corporate ID No. : U74120MH2012PTC229332 (2012-13), Auction Team Numismatic Guarantee Service of Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Dilip Rajgor Founder & CEO Antiques License No. : 22 Gev F. Kias Head, Research VAT TIN : 27720910479V w.e.f. 30-05-2012 Shikharani Nath Clients Relations Manager CST TIN : 27720910479C w.e.f. 30-05-2012 Service Tax No. : AADCN9840RSD001 Rachna Chaudhary Manager I.E. Code : 0314012206 Sandip Desai Head, Finance PAN No. : AADCN9840R VAT : 1% on Silver and Gold coins Shilpesh Patil Creative Head 5% on coins of other metals Shailesh Palkar Graphic Designer 12.5% on other properties No Tax on Philately & Paper Money Rupali Shinde Graphic Designer Upendra Salvi Web Master Buyer's Premium: Akhilesh Chauhan Accountant 12.50 % Buyer’s Premium (on Hammer Price) Neelam Parave Accountant + 14.00 % Service Tax (on Buyer’s Premium) Vithoba Mahegaokar Logistics Total = 14.25 % on Hammer Price + shipping, handling & insurance, if any Haji Syed Shaikh Logistics

Bankers: Hi-Res Images: Hi-Res images of all lots are available on HDFC Bank, Charni Road Branch, Mumbai www.Rajgors.com Kindly deposit Cash in this account, or issue Cheque in the name of - Numismatic Guarantee Service of India Pvt. Ltd., Terms & Conditions of Sale: Current A/c No. 03567630000357 RTGS / NEFT / IFSC Code: HDFC0000356 This auction is subject to Important Notices, Conditions of Sale and to Reserves as stipulated in the catalogue / ICICI Bank, Girgaum Branch, Mumbai website. Kindly issue Cheque in the name of - © All rights reserved with the Rajgor’s (2015) Numismatic Guarantee Service of India Pvt. Ltd., Current A/c No. 641105000305 RTGS / NEFT / IFSC Code: ICIC0006411

2 Auction Closing Schedule on 27th June 2015

Lot # Closing Time (IST)

Lots 1 to 25 3:00 pm Lots 26 to 50 3:15 pm Lots 51 to 75 3:30 pm Lots 76 to 100 3:45 pm Lots 101 to 125 4:00 pm Lots 126 to 150 4:15 pm Lots 151 to 175 4:30 pm Lots 176 to 200 4:45 pm Lots 201 to 225 5:00 pm Lots 226 to 251 5:15 pm

Closing of Internet Auction Bidding Methods

Internet Bids - Get Registered on www.Rajgors.com An Internet Auction closes at a Pre-determined (Internet Bidding closes on 27th June 2015 at 3:00 pm) time, making all the Online Bidding stop at that point of Fax Bids to +91-22-23870 647 time. However, if you are Outbid in last few seconds on (must be received on or before 26th June 2015 by 6:00 pm) your coveted lots, than it is not possible to make a fresh Postal Bids to the Regd. Office Higher Bid and win that lot. Moreover, if you are bidding (must be received on or before 26th June 2015 by 6:00 pm) on more than one lots than it becomes very difficult to bid SMS Bids on +91 90040 82585 on those lots in last few minutes. th (must be received on or before 27 June 2015 by 2:00 pm) To overcome these problems, we have introduced Email Bids to [email protected] a new system of Internet Bidding called Real-Time (must be received on or before 27th June 2015 by 2:00 pm) Bidding. Real-Time Bidding The Real-Time Bidding is quite like a Physical or Floor Auction Bidding. Lots in the above given categories will close according to the Bid-Closing Schedule as given above. Rajgor’s Upcoming Auctions However, if there is Bid recorded within a span of 2 Minutes prior to the lot’s scheduled closing time (say 4:00 pm), the Count-down Clock for that lot will be reset to 2 Rajgor’s Auction 39 Minutes more and the closing time of that particular lot will World of Coins be extended accordingly (4:02 pm). Saturday, 11th July 2015 Moreover, the said lot will be further extended for 7:00 pm onwards another 2 minutes if there is a Bid recorded within a span of At 2 Minutes prior to the lot’s new extended closing time (4:02 Sajan Prabha Garden, pm), making the extended time on that lot till 4:04 and not Vijaynagar Square, 4:02 pm. As a consequence, the bidding on that lot will be Indore like the Real-Time Bidding as seen during the physical auction. Finally, Bidding on any lot will only end if there is no bid recorded for a span of 2 minutes. In Association with 3rd Coin Festival - Indore 2015 Indore

3 Indian Film Industry 8 Autograph of Famous actor Anil Kapoor on a colour 1 A. K. Hangal, photograph of the actor himself with his co-actor An autographed letter of A. K. Hangal on a personal .Anil Kapoor (born 24 December 1956) is an letterhead, it is a answer letter to the collector. Avtar Indian actor and producer who has appeared in many Kishan Hangal (1 February 1914 – 26 August 2012), films and more recently international films. popularly known as A. K. Hangal, was an Indian Kapoor's career has spanned almost 35 years as an actor, freedom fighterfrom 1929–1947 and also stage actor he turned into producer with his critically acclaimed from 1936–1965 and later became a character actor in movie namely Gandhi, My Father. language films from 1966–2005. His most notable Estimate: ` 200-400 roles are as Ram Shastri in Aaina (1977), as the Inder in Shaukeen, as Bipinlal Pandey in Namak Haraam, as Rahim Chacha in , as Anokhelal in Manzil and the 9 : antagonist in Prem Bandhan and the 16 films he did with Anoop Jalota, also known as Anup Jalota, (born 29 July . He has acted in around 225 Hindi films in 1953) is an Indian singer and musician, best known for his a career spanning from 1966 to 2005. performances in devotional music bhajan and the form of poetry, . He is popularly known as Estimate: ` 200-400 the "Bhajan Samraat" (Emperor of Bhajans). Padma Shri for 2012 has been conferred upon him in the field of Art- 2 Abhishek Kapoor: Indian Classical Music- Vocal by Abhishek Kapoor (born 6 August 1971) is an Indian film Estimate: ` 700-800 actor, writer and director. Estimate: ` 200-400 10 Anu Kapoor: Anil Kapoor (born 20 February 1956), known by his screen name , is an Indian film actor and 3 Abhijeet Bhatacharya: television presenter best remembered for his role in Vicky Abhijeet Bhattacharya is an Indian singer. He has sung Donor (2012) and hosting the vocal reality show songs in more than 15 languages. Antakshari from 1993 to 2006. He received Estimate: ` 200-400 award as well as National Film Award. Estimate: ` 200-400 4 Akbar Khan: 11 : Akbar Khan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter, producer and director. He is the youngest brother of the Aparna Sen (Dasgupta) (born 25 October 1945) is an Indian actor, producer, editor and director, . Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and actress. She is the winner of three and nine Estimate: ` 200-400 international film festival awards. Estimate: ` 200-400 5 Amisha Patel: (born 9 June 1976) is an Indian actress 12 Aparna Sen: who appears in mainly Bollywood movies and also in Aparna Sen (Dasgupta) (born 25 October 1945) is an Telugu films. Making her acting debut in the blockbuster Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and actress. She is the Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), Patel won critical praise winner of three National Film Awards and nine for her performance in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha(2001), international film festival awards. which became one of the biggest hits in the history of Estimate: ` 200-400 Hindi cinema, earning her a Filmfare Special Performance Award. 13 Aparna Sen: Estimate: ` 700-800 Aparna Sen (Dasgupta) (born 25 October 1945) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and actress. She is the 6 Anju Mahendru: winner of three National Film Awards and nine Anju Mahendru (born 11 January 1946) is an Indian international film festival awards. actress. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400 14 : 7 Aniket Chaterjee: Arjun Kapoor (born 26 June 1985) is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. After working as an Aniket Chattopadhyay (born 9 January 1963) is a assistant director and associate producer on several films, journalist and director of the Bengali films, Bye Bye Kapoor made his acting debut with Habib Faisal's Bangkok (released 2011) and Goraay Gondogol. romantic drama Ishaqzaade (2012) Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400 4 1 2 3 4

5 6 7

8 9 10 11

12 13 14

5 15 : 23 Arjun Rampal (born 26 November 1972) is an Indian Autograph of Actress Bindu on a letter that the collector film actor, producer, model and a television host. has written to her.Bindu (born 17 April 1951) is an actress Through his career in Bollywood movies, he has in Indian cinema who was popular in the 1970s, receiving established himself as a leading actor of Bollywood. several award nominations. She has acted in over 160 movies in a career that spanned four decades, and is most Estimate: ` 200-400 remembered for her role as Shabnam in (1970) Estimate: ` 200-400 16 Arif Zakaria: Arif Zakaria is an Indian actor. He is best known for his 24 Bindu: role as Emmi Begum in Darmiyan. Zakaria began acting Bindu (born 17 April 1951) is an actress in Indian cinema in theater which in college and later moved to television who was popular in the 1970s, receiving several award and film. nominations. She has acted in over 160 movies in a career Estimate: ` 200-400 that spanned four decades, and is most remembered for her role as Shabnam in Kati Patang (1970) Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 17 Arif Zakaria: Arif Zakaria is an Indian actor. He is best known for his role as Emmi Begum in Darmiyan. Zakaria began acting 25 Biplab Chatterjee: in theater which in college and later moved to television Biplab Chatterjee is a Bengali Indian male actor and and film. director of television and films. Biplab was born on 8 July in . Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

18 Arun Bali: 26 Dalip Tahil: Arun Bali is an Indian actor who has worked in Dalip Tahil (born 30 October 1952, Agra, , numerous films and television series. He is also a India) is an Indian film, television and theatre actor. He National Award winning producer. did his schooling from the elite Sherwood College in Estimate: ` 200-400 Nainital, India. After attending Aligarh Muslim University (Aligarh UP) for a year, he then Graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. 19 Ashim Samanta: Estimate: ` 200-400 Ashim Samanta is an Indian film and television director and producer, and the son of film director Shakti 27 Deepti Naval: Samanta, who founded the Shakti Films banner. Deepti Naval is an Indian actor, director, writer, painter, Estimate: ` 200-400 and photographer born in , Punjab India. Her major contribution has been in the area of art cinema, 20 Atul Kulkarni: winning critical acclaim for her sensitive and 'close to life' characters that emphasized the changing roles of Atul Kulkarni (born 10 September 1965) is an Indian women in India. film actor who has acted in multiple language films. Kulkarni won the National Award for the best supporting Estimate: ` 200-400 actor for the films Hey Ram and . Estimate: ` 200-400 28 Deepti Naval: Deepti Naval is an Indian actor, director, writer, painter, and photographer born in Amritsar, Punjab India. Her 21 : major contribution has been in the area of art cinema, Basu Chatterjee (born 10 January 1930) is an Indian winning critical acclaim for her sensitive and 'close to film director and screenwriter. Through the 1970s and life' characters that emphasized the changing roles of 80s, he became associated with what came to be known women in India. as middle cinema or middle-of-the road cinema, with Estimate: ` 200-400 film makers like and Basu Bhattacharya. 29 Deepti Naval: Estimate: ` 200-400 An Autographed letter of actress Deepti Naval written to the collector about her current work.Deepti Naval is an 22 Bela Bose: Indian actor, director, writer, painter, and photographer born in Amritsar, Punjab India. Her major contribution Bela Bose was a prolific dancer and actress in Hindi has been in the area of art cinema, winning critical films during the 1960s and 70s. She was one of the acclaim for her sensitive and 'close to life' characters that popular dancers in Hindi cinema of that period. emphasized the changing roles of women in India. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

6 15 16 17

18 19 20 21

25

22 23 24

26 27 28 29 7 30 Devang Patel: 37 Harish Bhimani: Devang Patel is an Indian singer, actor, rapper, Autograph of Harish Bhimani on a paper which songwriter, dancer, film producer, film director and contains a B&W photo of his young age and Brief music performer. about him. Harish Bhimani (born February 15, 1956) Estimate: ` 200-400 is a renowned Indian voice-over artist and a Master of ceremonies/compere. He is the leading voice in many documentaries, corporate films, feature films, TV & 31 : Radio commercials, games, music album apart from Deven Bhojani is an Indian TV serial actor/director. He is hosting public events and ceremonies, since the a theatre actor who is best known for his Gujarati plays 1980sMedia have variously described Harish Bhimani and dramas. While he is usually associated with comic as 'One of the Most Recognisable Voices of India', 'The roles, he is also known to portray supporting characters to Most-travelled Indian Compere' and 'A Writer with a a certain extent. He has won three best director awards for Zing'. ; the ITA Award, the Indian Telly Estimate: ` 200-400 Award and The Apsara Award. Estimate: ` 200-400 38 : 32 : Autograph of Helen Khan: Autograph of the Famouse Cabare dancer and actress of 1980s Helen Khan with Dia Mirza Sangha (born Dia Handrich on 9 December the message “Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry 1981) is an Indian model, actress and producer, who won and you cry alone. Be Happy”. She has appeared in the 2000 Miss Asia Pacific International title. Mirza has over 500 films. primarily worked in Bollywood, and is known in media for her social work. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400 39 Hemant Birje: 33 : Hemant Birje (born 19 August 1965 in Belgaum, Dilip Joshi (born 26 May 1965) is an Indian film and Karnataka) is a Bollywood film actor. In 1985, he television actor. He has appeared in a number of serials as debuted as Tarzan in Babbar Subhash' s Adventures of well as films. He acts mostly in and is currently Tarzan, also starring Kimi Katkar. He has had mixed playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada in Taarak success in later films. He was a regular actor in Mithun Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Chakraborty films. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100

34 Firoz Khan: 40 Hridaynath Mangeshkar: Arjun (born Firoz Khan) is an Indian actor, best known Autograph of Hridaynath Mangeshkar on a paper for playing the mythological hero character of Arjun in which contains a B&W photo of his young age and B. R. Chopra's television serialisation of the ancient Brief about the legend himself. Hridaynath Indian epic work, the MahabharataJN4-13. Gita Mangeshkar is a composer/singer from India known Siddharth: Gita Siddharth (Geeta Siddharth) is an for his eclectic compositions and a well-respected Indian actress and social worker. She acted mainstream body of work. He is popularly known as Balasaheb in Bollywood as well as art house cinema, like Parichay the music and film industry. (1972), Garm Hava (1973), and Gaman (1978). Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

35 Genelia D'Souza: 41 Imran Khan: Genelia D'Souza (born 5 August 1987) is an Indian film Imran Khan (born Imran Pal 13 January 1983) is an actress, model, and host. She has appeared in South Indian actor, who appears in Hindi-language films.. He Indian cinema and Bollywood films. appeared as a child actor in the films (1988) and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander Estimate: ` 200-400 (1992). Estimate: ` 200-400 36 : Autograph of Girish Karnad on a letter to the collector.Girish Raghunath Karnad (born 19 May 42 Indrajeet: 1938) is a contemporary writer, playwright, screenwriter, Indrajith Sukumaran is an Indian film actor best actor and movie director in Hindi and language. known for his work in cinema. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400 8 30 31 32 33

37

38 34 35 36

41

39

40 42

9 43 J. P Dutta: 50 Kamini Kaushal: Autograph of famous bollywood producer J. P Dutta on a Autograph of Indian Female Actor Kamini Kaushal on a colour photo of himself.Jyoti Prakash Dutta (born 3 coloured photo of herself.Kamini Kaushal (born 16 October 1949) is an Indian Bollywood film producer and January 1927) is a Hindi film and television actress, most director. In 1998, he was awarded the 'National Award for noted for her roles in films like Neecha Nagar (1946) Best Feature Film on National Integration' from which won the 1946 Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) at President of India for his super hit film Border. Cannes Film Festival and Biraj Bahu (1955) which won her the Filmfare Best Actress Award in 1955. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

44 Jabeen: Jabeen Jalil was born on April 1, 1936 in New Delhi, 51 Kamini Kaushal: India. She is an actress and producer, known for Taj Kamini Kaushal (born 16 January 1927) is a Hindi film Mahal (1963), New Delhi (1956) and Raat Ke Rahi and television actress, most noted for her roles in films (1959). like Neecha Nagar (1946) which won the 1946 Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) at Cannes Film Festival and Biraj Estimate: ` 200-400 Bahu (1955) which won her the Filmfare Best Actress Award in 1955. 45 Jaspal Bhatti: Estimate: `` 200-400 Jaspal Singh Bhatti (3 March 1955 – 25 October 2012) was an Indian television personality famous for his satirical take on the problems of the common man. 52 : Estimate: ` 200-400 Kay Kay Menon (born, 2 October 1966) is an Indian film actor who works in Hindi cinema. He is mostly known for his role of elder son Vishnu in , 46 : Brigadier Pratap in Shaurya, Dukey Bana in Gulaal, Autograph letter of Actor Jaya Bachchan on her DCP (IPS) in Black Friday, Suresh in letterhead in the name of Collector Susanta Basu. Jaya and Khurram Meer in the film Bhaduri Bachchan (born Jaya Bhaduri on 9 April , to which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. 1948) is an Indian politician and former film actress. She is an alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India, Estimate: ` 200-400 . She is recognised as one of the finest Hindi film actresses of her time, particularly known for reinforcing a naturalistic style of acting in both mainstream and 53 Kiran Kher: 'middle-of-the-road' cinema. Kirann (born 14 June 1955) is an Indian theatre, film and television actress, a TV talk show host Estimate: ` 200-400 and a member of the Bhartiya Janata Party. In May 2014, she was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of 47 Ghosh: Indian Parliament from Autograph of Indian Female Actor Jaya Seal Ghosh on a Estimate: ` 200-400 coloured photo of herself.Jaya Seal is an Indian actress who acted in many Indian languages: She acted in 15 films in seven languages 54 : Estimate:` 200-400 Konkona Sen Sharma (born 3 December 1979) is an Indian actress. Sharma appears primarily in Indian arthouse and independent films, and her achievements in 48 Jeet: the genre have established her as one of the leading Jeet (born Madnani) is a Bengali film actor, actresses of contemporary parallel cinema. producer and television presenter from Kolkata, India. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400 55 : 49 Jimmy Shergil: Manoj Tuli (born July 11, 1960), better known as Jimmy Shergill (born Jasjit Singh Gill on 3 December Kumar Gaurav, is an Indian film actor and son of late 1970) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in actor . He has acted in several hit films: Hindi and Punjabi films. Love Story, Teri Kasam, Naam, Indrajeet and Kaante. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

10 43 44 45

47 46 48

49 50 51 52

53 54 55

11 56 62 Monica: Autograph of Lata Mangeshkar: Two autographed (1 Monica (born Maruthiraj) is a former Indian scanned+1 original) of the legendary singer Lata film actress, who starred predominantly in Tamil Mangeshkar on her own photo (one coloured & 1 B/W) with language films. A child actor in the early 1990s, she two CD cassette “Kshan Amrutache” and Maitra Jivache”. mostly appeared in supporting roles, before taking lead roles from the late 2000s on. Estimate: ` 10,000-11,000 Estimate: ` 200-400

57 Madhoo Autograph of Indian Female Actor Madhoo on a 63 Mukesh Khanna: coloured photo of herself.Madhoo (born on Mukesh Khanna is an Indian television and film 26 March 1972) is an Indian actress. She has acted in character actor, best known for his portrayal in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. Television Serial Shaktimaan and as She is best remembered for her portrayals in Bhishma in B. R. Chopra's . He was born on Maniratnam's Roja (1992), Sangeeth Sivan's 23 June, 1958 in Mumbai, India. Yodha(1992) and Shankar's Gentleman. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 Estimate: ` 200-400 64 Manju Autograph of Bollywood Female actor Manju who was 58 : Famouse during 1950s on a B&W photo of herself. A Madhur Bhandarkar (born 26 August 1968) is an brief is written about the actress at the back of the Indian film director, script writer, and producer. He made photograph. his directorial debut with Trishakti and went on to direct Estimate: ` 200-400 several critical and commercially successful films. Estimate: ` 200-400 65 Autograph of Indian Film Maker Mrinal Sen on an autograph card with a coloure photo.Mrinal Sen (also 59 Mahesh Kumar Kanodia spelled Mrinal Shen, born 14, May, 1923) is an Indian Mahesh Kumar Kanodia (born 27 January 1937) was a filmmaker based in Kolkata. Along with his member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He was contemporaries and , he is often considered to be one of the greatest ambassadors of representing the Patan constituency of and is a Indian parallel cinema on the global stage. member of the . He is well known face in Gujarati cinema. His contribution in Gujarati Estimate: ` 200-400 Cinema has spread for around four decades. He has been very famous name for his music and singing. Estimate: ` 200-400 66 Mukesh Khanna: Mukesh Khanna is an Indian television and film character actor, best known for his portrayal in 60 Manhar Udhas Doordarshan Television Serial Shaktimaan and as Autograph of famous singer Manhar Udas: Manhar Bhishma in B. R. Chopra's Mahabharata. He was born on Udhas is a Hindi and singer an 23 June, 1958 in Mumbai, India Bollywood Playback singer. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 67 : Mushtaq Khan is an Indian versatile film and television 61 actor and , who has worked in several Autograph of Indian Film maker Mani Ratnam on a Bollywood films in a career spanning three decades. blank paper.Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam Iyer(born Estimate: ` 200-400 2 June 1956), commonly known by his screen name, Mani Ratnam, is an Indian film director, screenwriter 68 N. Chandra: and producer who predominantly works in , N. Chandra or Chandrashekhar Narvekar (born 4 based out of . In 2002, he was honoured with the April 1952), is an Indian producer, writer and director, Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award given by known for gritty realism in his early dark and loud films the Government of India. Ratnam has won several film such as Ankush, Pratighaat, Tezaab and Narsimha awards, including six National Film Awards. (1991). Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

12 58 57 56

62 59 60 61

65 63 64

68 66 67

13 69 Neeraj Vora: 77 Poonam Dhilon Neeraj Vora is an Indian film director,Writer, actor and Autograph of Indian Female Actor Poonam Dhilon on a composer from Gujarat writer, actor and composer who coloured photo of herself. Poonam Dhillon (born 18 works in Bollywood. April 1962) is an Indian Hindi film, theatre and TV Estimate: ` 200-400 actress. A former Miss India(1977), Dhillon has acted in over 80 films. She is best known for her 1979 film, , for her six films with Rajesh Khanna Red 70 Neil Nitin Mukesh: Rose, Dard, Nishaan, Zamana, Awam (from 1980 to Neil Nitin Mukesh (born Neil Nitin Mukesh Chand 1987) and Sohni Mahiwal (1984), Samundar,Saveray Mathur on 15 January 1982) is an Indian actor who Wali Gaadi (1986) and Naam (1986). appears in Hindi-language films. Estimate: `` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400 78 71 : Autograph of Preity Zinta on a letter to the Om Rajesh Puri, (born 18 October 1950) is an India collector.Preity Zinta (born 31 January 1975) is an and British actor who has appeared in mainstream Indian film actress. She has appeared in Hindi films of commercial Indian films, Independent films and art Bollywood, as well as Telugu, Punjabi and English films. His credits also include appearances in British and language films. American films. He is awarded Padma Shri, the fourth Estimate: ` 200-400 highest civilian award of India. Estimate: 1,000-1,200 ` 79 Autograph letter of Actor Prem Chopra on his letterhead. 72 Kolhapure: Prem Chopra (born 23 September 1935) is an Indian (born 1 November 1965) is an actor in Hindi and Punjabi films. He has acted in 320 Indian actress who appeared primarily in Bollywood films over a span of over 50 years. He has a soft spoken films during the 1980s. diction despite being a villain in most films. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

73 : 80 Priyanka Chhopra Autograph of The Famous Singer Pankaj Udhas on the Autograph letter of Female Actor Priyanka Chhopra on letter to the collector.Pankaj Udhas is a ghazal singer her letter head in the name of Collector thanking him for who hails from Gujarat. He gave playback for many his letter. (born 18 July 1982) is an Hindi films. Numerous albums and live concerts around Indian film actress and singer, and the winner of the Miss the globe brought him great distinction as an World pageant of 2000. Through her film career, Chopra accomplished singer.In 2006, Pankaj Udhas was has become one of Bollywood's highest-paid actresses awarded the coveted Padma Shri, India's fourth highest and one of the most popular and high-profile celebrities civilian award in India. She has received numerous accolades, including Estimate: ` 200-400 a National Film Award for Best Actress and in four categories. Estimate: ` 200-400 74 Pooja Batra: Pooja Batra (born 27 October 1973) in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is an Indian actress and Model. She was 81 Priyanshu: crowned International in 1993. Priyanshu Chatterjee (20 February 1973) is an Indian Estimate: ` 200-400 film actor and former model. Estimate: ` 200-400 75 : Autograph of the female Actor Pooja Bedi on the letter to 82 Priyanshu: the collector.Pooja Bedi (born 11 May 1970) is a former Priyanshu Chatterjee (20 February 1973) is an Indian Bollywood actress, television talk show host. She is the film actor and former model. daughter of actor Bedi and the late Protima Bedi. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400 83 Raj Babbar: 76 Pooja Bhatt: Raj Babbar is a Hindi and Punjabi film actor since 1977 Pooja Bhatt ( born 24 February 1972) is an Indian film and politician belonging to actress, voice actress, model and film maker. party and current Member of Parliament from Firozabad. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400 14 72 69 70 71

76

73 74 75

77 78 79 80

81 82 83

15 84 Rajesh Khera: 90 : Rajesh Khera is an Indian television actor and voice Rani Mukerji (born 21 March 1978) is an Indian actress. actor who has acted in many Hindi films and is Through her Bollywood career, she has become one of remembered for the role of fashion designer Maddy in the most high-profile celebrities in India, winning Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. several awards, including seven Filmfare Awards. Her Estimate: ` 200-400 film roles have been cited as a significant departure from the traditional portrayal of women in Bollywood. Estimate: ` 200-400 85 Rajit Kapur Autograph of Indian Actor Rajit Kapur on a coloured photo of himself. Rajit Kapur is an Indian actor. He is 91 Ratna Pathak Shah: particularly known for his award-winning portrayal of Ratna Pathak Shah is an Indian actress best known for in the 1996 film, The Making of the her portrayal of Maya Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Mahatma. One of his most popular stints is his portrayal of as a major supporting mother in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Bakshi in a television series of the same name and also in . based on the character created by Sharadindu Estimate: ` 200-400 Bandyopadhyay and directed by Basu Chatterjee. He is also known for his acting in the Malayalam film Agni Sakshi. 92 Ritesh Deshmukh: Estimate: ` 200-400 Riteish Deshmukh or simply Riteish is an Indian film actor, producer and architect. He is known for his work in 86 Hindi and Marathi cinema. He is the son of the late Autograph of comedian Raju Srivastav on a colour photo politician Vilasrao Deshmukh and Vaishali Deshmukh. of himself. Rjju Srivastava (born Satya Prakash Estimate: ` 200-400 Srivastava on December 25, 1963), often credited as Gajodhar or Raju Shrivastav or Raju Srivastava, is an 93 : Indian comedian. His father Ramesh Chandra Rituparna Sengupta (Ritupôrna Shengupta; born 7 Srivastava, known as Balai Kaka, was a poet from November 1971) is an Indian film actress and producer . Srivastava pursued the dream of becoming a who is known for her work in Bengali, Hindi & comedian since childhood. Bangladeshi films. Having garnered the National Film Estimate: ` 200-400 Award in 1998 for her work in Dahan, she is Known for portraying very bold and sensuous character. 87 Rakesh Bedi Estimate: ` 200-400 Anautoghphed letter of Actor Rakesh Bedi on a personal letterhead, it is a answer letter to the collector. Rakesh 94 Roop Kumar Rathod Bedi (born in New Delhi) is an Indian film actor, stage Autograph of famous singer Roop Kumar Rathod: Roop and television actor, most known for his comedy roles in Kumar Rathod is an Indian playback singer and music films like Chashme Buddoor (1981), and television series director. He is famous throughout Bollywood as an Estimate: ` 200-400 excellent playback singer, music director having also performed extensively with Anup Jalota as a 88 percussionist. Autograph of Bollywood Actor Ranjeet on a colour Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 photograph of himself.Gopal Bedi (popularly known by screen name Ranjeet, and also known as Goli) is an actor 95 : in Indian films and television, born in Jandiala Guru near Riya Sen (born Riya Dev Varma; 24 January 1983) is an Amritsar (Punjab). He has played mostly character roles, Indian film actress and model. Riya, who comes from a with roles as the villain dominating his over 200 Hindi family of actors including her grandmother. films. Ranjeet played a positive character throughout on Estimate: ` 200-400 TV series Aisa Des Hai Mera. He has also worked in a number of Punjabi films. Estimate: ` 200-400 96 : Ronit Roy is an Indian film and television actor, known for his portrayal of K D Pathak, Rishabh Bajaj, Mihir 89 Rani Mukerji: Virani and Aparajit Deb. Rani Mukerji (born 21 March 1978) is an Indian actress. Estimate: ` 200-400 Through her Bollywood career, she has become one of the most high-profile celebrities in India, winning several awards, including seven Filmfare Awards. Her 97 Sabita Devi film roles have been cited as a significant departure from Autograph of Indian Female Actor Sabita Devi on a the traditional portrayal of women in Bollywood. black&White photo of herself. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

16 17 98 Sabyasachi Chakrabaryty 104 Shakti Samant Autograph letter of Actor Sabyasachi Chakrabaryty on Shakti Samant letter, A signed letter by Shakti Samant on his letter head in the name of the collector dated the letter head of “Shakti Films- Motion picture producers” 26/07/2006. Sabyasachi Chakrabarty (born 8 , the letter mentioned about the reissuing the rights of few September 1956) is an Indian actor of TV, films and movies in for the territory of addressed to M/s theater.Sabyasachi Chakrabarty is one of the most Daga Films. Shakti Samanta (13 January 1926 – 9 April talented and prolific actors of West Bengal 2009) was an Indian film director and producer, who founded Shakti Films in 1957, which is most known for Estimate: ` 200-400 films such as Howrah Bridge, Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, Kati Patang and Amar Prem 99 Sadhana Sargam Estimate: ` 200-400 Autograph of famous singer Sadhna Sargam: Sadhana 105 Sharat Saxena: Sargam (born Sadhana Ghanekar) is a playback singer of Indian cinema with a career spanning three decades. Sharat Saxena is an Indian actor working in Bollywood Besides film music, she is well known for her devotional films. He has acted in more than 250 Bollywood films. songs, Classical music, , regional film songs and He has also appeared in many Telugu, Malayalam and pop albums. She is a recipient of the National Film Award Tamil films. and Filmfare Awards South. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 1,000-1,000 106 Autograph of Shabana Azmi on a Filmfare magazine 100 Sadhana Sargam: page dated February, 2008 which contains colored photo Sadhana Sargam (born Sadhana Purushottam of the personality on both side. Shabana Azmi (born 18 Ghanekar) is a topmost playback singer of Indian cinema September 1950) is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Regarded as one of the finest actresses in with a career spanning four decades. Besides film music, India, Azmi's performances in films in a variety of genres she is well known for her devotional songs, Classical have generally earned her praise and awards, which music, ghazals, regional film songs and pop albums. She include a record of five wins of the National Film Award is a recipient of the National Film Award. for Best Actress and several international honours. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

101 Salil Chowdhuri 107 : Shivaji Satam (born 21 April 1950) is an Indian television Autograph of Salil Chowdhuri on a paper which contains and film actor. A former bank official, he has appeared in a B&W photo of his young age and Brief about him. Salil many Hindi and Marathi films. what made him popular Chowdhury (19 November 1923 – 5 September 1995) was his role as ACP Pradyuman on the popular TV series was an Indian music composer, who mainly composed C.I.D. on Sony Entertainment Television. for Bengali, Hindi and Malayalam films. He was also a poet and a playwright. He is affectionately called Salilda Estimate: ` 200-400 by his admirers. 108 Subha Mudgal Estimate: ` 200-400 Autograph of Famous singer Subha Mudgal: (born 1959) is a well-known Indian singer of 102 : Hindustani classical music, Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, and popular Indian Pop music. She has been awarded the 1996 Sameera Reddy (born 14 December 1982) is an Indian National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music actress who primarily appears in Kollywood and Direction for 'Amrit Beej', the 1998 Gold Plaque Award Bollywood films. She has also appeared in a number of for Special Achievement in Music, at the 34thChicago Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam and Kannada films. International Film Festival, for her music in the film Estimate: ` 200-400 Dance of the Wind(1997), and the Padma Shri in 2000 Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 103 Sanjana Kapoor 109 : Autograph of Indian Female Actor Sanjana Kapoor on a Shyam Benegal (born 14 December 1934) is an Indian coloured photo of herself.Sanjna Kapoor (born 1967) is director and screenwriter. He was awarded the Padma an Indian theatre personality and former Indian film Shri in 1976 and the in 1991. On 8 actress of British and Indian descent. She is the daughter August 2007, Benegal was awarded the highest award in of and the late Jennifer Kendal. She ran Indian cinema for lifetime achievement, the Dadasaheb the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai from 1993to February Phalke Award for the year 2005. He has won the National 2012. Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi seven times. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

18 19 110 Sravan Kumar Tak: playback singer. He performs in both Hindi and Marathi Saawan Kumar Tak is an Indian film director, producer, films. He has sung songs in some Bhojpuri films and in and lyricist. He has directed many Hindi films. Konkani. Nitin Mukesh is an Indian singer best known for his work as a playback singer in Hindi filmsas well as Estimate: ` 200-400 Bhajans. Estimate: ` 200-400 111 Simi Garewal Autograph of Indian Female Actor Simi Garewal on a coloured photo of herself.Simi Garewal (born 17 118 Paul: October 1947) is an Indian actress. She is known for her was born in Hinganghat (Dist. Wardha, work in the films Do Badan, Saathi, , Maharashtra). He is a popular Indian comedian, actor and Siddhartha and Karz. voice actor, and the 2005 winner of The Great Indian Estimate: ` 200-400 Laughter Challenge on STAR One. Estimate: ` 200-400 112 Simi Garewal Autograph of Indian Female Actor Simi Garewal on a 119 Sunil Shetty: coloured photo of herself.Simi Garewal (born 17 Sunil Shetty (born 11 August 1961) is an Indian film October 1947) is an Indian actress. She is known for her actor, producer and entrepreneur predominantly active in w ork in the films Do Badan, Saathi, Mera Naam Joker, Siddhartha and Karz. Bollywood who has done more than 110 films. He made his mark in the industry doing action-oriented films Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400 113 Sonali Kulkarni Autograph of Indian Female Actor Sonali Kulkarni on a 120 coloured photo of herself.Sonali Kulkarni (born 3 Autograph of Miss universe/Bollywood Actress November 1974) is an Indian actress. She was born in Sushmita Sen: Sushmita Sen (born 19 November 1975) Pune. She has worked in Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, and is an Indian film actress, model and beauty pageant title Tamil films. She is known for her roles in Doghi, Deool, holder. She was crowned Miss Universe 1994 by Dil Chahta Hai, , and Taxi No 9211. outgoing title holder Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico at Estimate: ` 200-400 the 43rd edition of the Miss Universe Pageant held in Manila, Philippines, on 20 May 1994. She was the first 114 Soni Razdan Indian to win the crown Autograph of Indian Female Actor Soni Razdan on a Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 coloured photo of herself.Soni Razdan is a British-born Indian actress and film director. 121 Tanushree Dutta: Estimate: ` 200-400 Tanushree Dutta (born 19 March 1984) is an Indian model and actress who primarily appears in Bollywood 115 movies. Dutta is the recipient of Femina Miss India Autograph of Sonu Sood: Sonu Sood (born 30 July 1973 Universe title in 2004. in Moga, Punjab) is an Indian model, film actor and Estimate: ` 200-400 producer who has acted predominantly in , Kollywood, Bollywood, and Kannada films. A participant of the Mr.India pageant, he has appeared in 122 Tiku Talsania: commercials for Apollo Tyres, Airtel etc Tiku Talsania is an Indian actor who has acted in Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 supporting roles in nearly 200 films and in TV Serials. Apart from acting in films and television serial, he also performs as freelance theatre artist, working for Gujarati 116 Sonu Sood: theatre in Mumbai and in America and . Sonu Sood is an Indian film actor, model and producer who acts predominantly in Tollywood, Kollywood, Estimate: ` 200-400 Bollywood, and Kannada films. Estimate: ` 200-400 123 Tota Roy Choudhury Autograph letter of Actor Tota Roy Choudhury on his 117 and Nitin Mukesh letter head in the name of the collector. Tota Roy Autograph of Suresh Wadkar and Nitin Mukesh on a Chowdhury is a Bengali, Indian male actor and martial paper which contains a B&W photo of and Brief about artist acting in Bengali films. both the singer. Suresh Ishwar Wadkar is an Indian Estimate: ` 200-400 20 21 124 Uday Chopra 130 Zarina Wahab: Autograph of Uday Chopra on a colored photo of Zarina Wahab is an Indian actress who was critically Himself.Uday Chopra (born 5 January 1973) is a acclaimed for starring roles, such as in Chit Chor and Bollywood actor, producer, screenwriter and assistant Gopal Krishna in the 1970s. She has also appeared in director. Malayalam films including the critically acclaimed Madanolsavam. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

125 Hollywood Stars Autograph of Indian Female Actor Urmila Matondkar on 131 Shirley Maclaine a coloured photo of herself.Urmila Matondkar (born 4 February 1974 is an Indian film actress, who has Autograph of Hollywood Actress Shirley Maclaine: appeared in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Shirley MacLean Beaty (born April 24, 1934), known films. Her film roles contributed to a professionally as Shirley MacLaine, is an American then-new screen persona for a Hindi film heroine, in film, television and theater actress, singer, dancer, which she was known for her intense style and dancing activist and author. skills Estimate: ` 2,500-3,000 Estimate: ` 200-400 132 Sir Autograph of Mr. Ben Kingsley: Sir Ben Kingsley, CBE 126 (born Krishna Bhanji; 31 December 1943) is an Autograph of legendary singer Usha Mangeshkar on a English actor. In a career spanning over 40 years, he has autograph card. Usha Mangeshkar (born 1935) is an won an Oscar, Grammy, BAFTA, two Golden Globesand Indian singer who has recorded many Hindi, Marathi, Screen Actors Guild awards. He is known for his starring Nepali and Gujarati songs. She is daughter of Pandit role as Mohandas Gandhi in the 1982 film Gandhi, for and Shevanti (Shudhamati). She which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. is the younger sister of singers, Lata Mangeshkar and Estimate: ` 2,500-3,000 and elder to her music-director brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar. 133 Sophia Loren: Estimate: ` 800-1,200 Autograph of Hollywood Actress Sophia Loren: Sophia Loren born Sofia Villani Scicolone 20 September 1934) is an international film star and Italy's most renowned and 127 Usha Mangeshkar: honored actress. She holds the record for having earned Usha Mangeshkar is an Indian singer who has recorded six David di Donatello Awards for Best Actress, the most many Hindi, Marathi, Nepali and Gujarati songs. She is ever received. the younger sister of singers, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Estimate: ` 2,500-3,000 Bhosle and elder to her music-director brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar 134 Steven W. Bailey: Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 Steven W. Bailey (born July 1, 1971, in San Diego, California) is an American actor. Bailey is best known for 128 Usha Mangeshkar: taking on the character of Steve Williams in the TV show My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance in 2004, and for playing Autograph of Usha Mangeshkar on a paper, which the recurring character of Joe on the American television contains a B&W photo and Brief about her. Usha medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Mangeshkar is an Indian singer who has recorded many Estimate: 200-400 Hindi, Marathi, Nepali and Gujarati songs. She is the ` younger sister of singers, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle and elder to her music-director brother 135 Lori Nelson Hridaynath Mangeshkar. Autograph of Lori Nelson on a blank paper. Lori Nelson Estimate: ` 200-400 (born August 15, 1933) is an American actress and former model. Estimate: ` 200-400 129 Vijayandra Ghadge: Letter of Appointment as a lead role actor with Amaze 136 Dominik Bender: Films Motion Picture's to Vijayandra Ghadge with the Dominik Bender (Born: January 30, 1957 (age 58), confirmation sign by the actor himself. Vijayendra Cologne, ) is an international Actor. His Well Ghatge is an actor in the Hindi film industry and on Known Movies and TV shows are Flirt, Dr. Molly & Indian TV. Karl, The Berlin Wall. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

22 23 137 Dean Cain: P. J. Abdul Kalam's 79th birthday was recognised as World Dean George Cain (born Dean George Tanaka; July Student's Day by United Nations. He has also received 31, 1966) is an American actor. honorary doctorates from 40 universities. The Estimate: ` 200-400 Government of India has honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1981 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1990 for his work with ISRO and DRDO and his role as a scientific 138 Perry Firestone King: advisor to the Government. In 1997, Kalam received Perry Firestone King (born April 30, 1948) is an India's highest civilian honour, the , for his American television and film actor. King played the role immense and valuable contribution to the scientific of Cody Allen on the detective series Riptide from 1983 research and modernisation of defence technology in to 1986. India.In 2005, declared 26 May as science Estimate: ` 200-400 day to commemorate Kalam's visit in the country. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 139 L. N. Harris: Lee Nicholas Harris is an international actor and known 144 Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam: for his work on World War Z(2013), The Human Autograph of former President of India and the brilliant Centipede II (Full Sequence) (2011) and Jab Tak Hai Jaan scientist Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam on a sketched image with (2012). the stamp 'Former President of India. Estimate: ` 200-400 Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (born 15 October 1931) usually referred to as Dr. A. P. J. Abdul 140 Alex Montaldo: Kalam, is an Indian scientist and administrator who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A. Alex Montaldo is a Hollywood Actor who describes th himself as "a man who fell to earth." He moved to New P. J. Abdul Kalam's 79 birthday was recognised as World York when he was offered a full scholarship to study Student's Day by United Nations. He has also received acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute Conservatory honorary doctorates from 40 universities. The Program. Government of India has honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1981 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1990 for Estimate: ` 200-400 his work with ISRO and DRDO and his role as a scientific advisor to the Government. In 1997, Kalam received 141 John Travolta Arroyo India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, for his Autograph of Famous Hollywood actor John Travolta immense and valuable contribution to the scientific Arroyo on the black and white photo of the actor research and modernisation of defence technology in himself.John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) India.In 2005, Switzerland declared 26 May as science is an American actor, dancer, and singer. Travolta first day to commemorate Kalam's visit in the country. became known in the 1970s, after appearing on the Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 television series Welcome Back, Kotter and starring in the box office successes Saturday Night Fever and Grease. Travolta's acting career declined through the 1980s. 145 Estimate: ` 200-400 Autographed of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on a coloured photo of himself. Narendra Damodardas Modi (born 17 September 1950) is the 15th and current 142 Danny Arroyo Prime Minister of India, in office since May 2014. Modi, Autograph of famous Hollywood actor Danny Arroyo on a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), previously the black and white photo of the actor himself. Daniel served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat state from 2001 to Luis Arroyo (born January 29, in the Bronx, New York) is 2014. He is currently the Member of Parliament (MP) a famous hollywood actor. He acted many TV series and from . films. Some of them are “Herculas saves Christmas”, Estimate: ` 1,000-2,000 Lethal weapon Etc. Estimate: ` 200-400 146 Narendra Modi Autographed of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Indian Politicians on a coloured photo of himself with a forwarding letter to 143 Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam the collector on the official letter-head of Prime Minister, Autograph of former President of India and the brilliant India. Narendra Damodardas Modi (born 17 scientist Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam on a sketched image with September 1950) is the 15th and current Prime Minister the stamp 'Former President of India. of India, in office since May 2014. Modi, a leader of the Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (born 15 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), previously served as the October 1931) usually referred to as Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Chief Minister of Gujarat state from 2001 to 2014. He is Kalam, is an Indian scientist and administrator who currently the Member of Parliament (MP) from Varanasi. served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A. Estimate: ` 30,000-35,000

24 25 147 L. K. Advani The correspondence is important because the Prime Autograph of L. K. Advani: An Autographed on the Minister Desai recommended a candidate, but he accepts photo of himself. Lal Krishna Advani (born 8 the suggestion that that candidate is not suitable for the November 1927) is an Indian politician who is a senior post. A humble act of a former Prime Minister of India. leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). When the Estimate: ` 2,500-3,000 BJP-led National Democratic Alliancewas in power from 1998 to 2004 under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Advani served as Minister of Home Affairs; he 152 K. R. Narayanan additionally served as Deputy Prime Minister of India Kocheril Raman Narayanan (27 October 1920 – 9 from 2002 to 2004. He was the Leader of the Opposition November 2005) was the tenth President of India. Born in the 10th Lok Sabha and 14th Lok Sabha (lower house in Perumthanam, Uzhavoor village, in the of Parliament) of Travancore (present day Kottayam district, ), Estimate: ` 1,500-2,000 and after a brief stint with journalism and then studying political science at the London School of Economics with the assistance of a scholarship, Narayanan began his 148 Maharaja Gaj Singh of career in India as a member of the Indian Foreign Service Autograph of Gaj Singh: Gaj Singh (born 13 January in the Nehru administration. He served as ambassador to 1948) is a former member of the Indian parliament and a Japan, , Thailand. former High Commissioner of India. He was the Estimate: ` 200-400 Maharaja of Jodhpur from 1952 until the royal powers, privileges and privy purses were abolished by an amendment to the Constitution of India in 1971. 153 Pratibha Devisingh Patil: Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 Pratibha Devisingh Patil (born 19 December 1934) is an Indian politician who served as the 12th President of India from 2007 to 2012; she was the first woman to hold 149 Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur the office. She was sworn in as president on 25 July 2007, Special Covers of Lt. General His Highness Maharaja succeeding Abdul Kalam, after defeating her rival Umaid Singh autographed by his Highness and two Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. She retired from the office in covers Autographed by Hemlata Raje (Wife) and Krishna July 2012. Kumari(Daughter). Gaja Singh (born 13 January 1948) Estimate: ` 200-400 is a former member of the Indian parliament and a former High Commissioner of India. He was the Maharaja of Jodhpur from 1952 until the royal powers, privileges and 154 Maneka Gandhi privy purses were abolished by an amendment to the Maneka Gandhi (First day Cover): First day cover issued Constitution of India in 1971. in the memory of Sanjay Gandhi with the stamp of Sanjay Estimate: ` 1500-2,000 Ganshi with the autograph of Maneka Gandhi. Estimate: ` 200-400 150 Digvijaya Singh Autograph of Politic Digvijaya Singh: Digvijaya 155 Pramod Mahajan Singh (born 28 February 1947) is an Indian politician and Autograph of Indian Politician late Pramod Mahajan on a a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. He is also coloured photograph of himself dated 19.04.2002. currently a General Secretary of the Indian National Pramod Vyankatesh Mahajan (30 October 1949 – 3 Congress party's All India Congress Committee. May 2006) was an Indian politician. He was one of the Previously he had served as the 9th Chief Minister of second generation leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party Madhya Pradesh, a north Indian state, for two terms from (BJP). As a minister in charge of telecommunications 1993 to 2003. Prior to that he was a minister in Chief between 2001 and 2003, he played a major role in India's Minister Arjun Singh's cabinet, during 1980–84. cellular revolution. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 Estimate: ` 200-400

151 Morarji Desai: 156 Bhupati Majumdar Letter and correspondence of the former Prime Minister Autograph of late Shri Bhupati Majumdar on the back of of India, Shri Morarji Desai. The correspondence refers a black and white photograph of himself. After to Mr. J K Pipalia for a job. In the first letter Mr. Morarji Independence, Shri Bhupati Majumdar (1890-1970) was Desai asks for the eligibility of Mr. Pilapia and the Minister of Irrigation and Waterways, Government of recommends his name if he is suitable for the post. In West Bengal during the period of 1948-1952. another Gujarati letter Mr. Desai accepts the suggestion of Mr. Raja for non-suitablity of Mr. Pipalia. Estimate: ` 200-400

26 27 157 Murli Manohar Joshi 162 Priya Dutt Autograph of Indian Politician Murli Manohar Joshi on a Autograph of Indian Politician Priya Dutt on a coloured coloured photo of himself. Murli Manohar Joshi (born photo of herself.Priya Dutt Roncon (born 28 August 1934) is an Indian politician, a leading member of the 1966) is an Indian politician. She was elected for the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of which he was the time to the 14th Lok Sabha from Mumbai North West President between 1991 & 1993, and the current Member constituency in Maharashtra on 22 November 2005, of Parliament for Kanpur. He later became the Union representing the Indian National Congress party. She also Human Resources Development minister in the National represented the Mumbai North Central constituency in Democratic Alliance government. He is best known for the 15th Lok Sabha from 2009. his views on Hindu socio-politics and for his affiliation Estimate: ` 200-400 with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Estimate: ` 200-400 163 Nitin Gadkari Autograph of Indian Politician Nitin Gadkari on a 158 Digvijay Singh coloured photo of himself.Nitin Jairam Gadkari (born 27 Autograph of Indian Politician Digvijay Singh on a May 1957) is an Indian politician and the current coloured photo of himself.Digvijaya Singh (born 28 Transport minister under the BJP central cabinet in the February 1947) is an Indian politician and a Member of 16th Loksabha. He is also known for the works during his Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. He is also currently a tenure as a Public Works Department Minister in the state General Secretary of the Indian National Congress of Maharashta when he constructed a series of roads, party's All India Congress Committee. Previously, he had highways and flyovers across the state including the served as the 9th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, a Yashwantrao Chavan Mumbai–Pune Expressway. central Indian state, for two terms from 1993 to 2003. Estimate: ` 200-400 Prior to that he was a minister in Chief Minister Arjun Singh's cabinet, during 1980–84. 164 Virabhadra Singh Estimate: ` 200-400 Autograph of Indian Politician Virabhadra Singh on a coloured photo of himself. Virbhadra Singh (born 23 159 G. Sudhakaran June 1934) is an Indian politician who has been the Chief Autograph of Indian Politician G. Sudhakaran on a Minister of Himachal Pradesh since 2012. He has coloured photo of himself. G. Sudhakaran (Born previously held several national political offices and November 1946) wasminister in Government of Kerala, previously served as Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and associated with CPM political group. from 1983 to 1990, from 1993 to 1998, and from 2003 to Estimate: ` 200-400 2007. Between 1976 and 1977, Singh held the national office of Deputy Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation in central cabinet. He was Minister of State for Industries 160 Pilot between 1980 and 1983. From May 2009 until January Autograph of Indian Politician Sachin Pilot on a coloured 2011, he held the cabinet post of Minister for Steel. He photo of himself.Sachin Pilot (born 7 September 1977) is then became cabinet minister with responsibility for a politician and a member of the Indian National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise. Congress. He represented Ajmer constituency of Estimate: ` 200-400 at member of Indian Parliament in the 15th Lok Sabha. He was Minister of Corporate Affairs and the President of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee. 165 Shibu Soren Estimate: ` 200-400 Autograph of Indian Politician Shibu Soren on a coloured photo of himself.Shibu Soren (born 11 January 1944) is an Indian politician and who was Chief Minister 161 Shankar Dayal Sharma of state in India from 2008 to 2009 and from Autograph of Shankar Dayal Sharma on a colour 2009 to 2010. photograph of himself. Shankar Dayal Sharma (19 Estimate: ` 200-400 August 1918 – 26 December 1999) was the ninth President of India, serving from 1992 to 1997. Prior to his presidency, Sharma had been the eighth Vice President of 166 Dr. Subramaniyan Swamy India, serving under R. Venkataraman. He was also Chief Autograph of Indian Politician Dr. Subramaniyan Minister (1952–1956) of Bhopal, and Cabinet Minister Swamyon a coloured photo of himself.Subramanian (1956–1967), holding the portfolios of Education, Law, Swamy (born 15 September 1939) is an Indian politician Public Works, Industry and Commerce, National from the state of . Swamy had served as Resources and Separate Revenue. He was the President member of the Planning Commission of India and of the Indian National Congress in 1972–1974 and Cabinet Minister of India. He has written on foreign returned to government as Union Minister for affairs of India dealing largely with China, and Communications from 1974 to 1977. Israel. He is also a published author. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 200-400

28 29 Cricketers 171 V. R. V Singh Autograph of Cricketer V. R. V Singh: Raj Vir 167 Sachin Tendulkar Singh (born 17 September 1984), commonly known as Autograph of the legend in cricket world Sachin V. R. V. Singh, is an Indian cricketer who has been a Tendulkar on a photo of himself holding the Indian Flag member of the Indian cricket team since April 2006. He is dated 12th June 2011. Sachin Tendulkar (born 24 April a right-arm fast-medium bowler. He is considered as one 1973) is a former Indian cricketer widely acknowledged of the few genuine fast bowlers India has produced over as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He took up the last decade cricket at the age of eleven, made his Test debut against Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 Pakistan at the age of sixteen, and went on to represent Mumbai domestically and India internationally for close 172 W. Rahman to twenty-four years. Tendulakar has achieved many national and international awards. Some of them are: Autograph of Cricketer/coach W. Rahman: Woorkeri Venkat Raman (born 23 May 1965, in Chennai) is a ● 1994 – Arjuna Award, by the Government of India in former Indian cricketer and a current coach. He played recognition of his outstanding achievement in sports. domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu, mainly as a left-handed ? 1997–98 – Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest batsman and a part-time left arm spinner. honour given for achievement in sports. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 ● 1999 – Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award. 173 Murli Vijay ● 2001 – Maharashtra Bhushan Award, Maharashtra Autograph of Cricketer Murli Vijay: Vijay State's highest Civilian Award. Krishna (born 1 April 1984) is an Indian international ● 2008 – Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian cricketer. He plays as a right-handed opening batsman. award. He represents Tamil Nadu in the domestic circuit and Delhi Daredevils in Indian Premier League. ● 2014 – Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 174 Amit Mishra 168 Sourav Chandidas Ganguly Autograph Cricketer Amit Mishra: Amit Mishra (born Sourav Chandidas Ganguly (born 8 July 1972), 24 November 1982) is an Indian cricketer. He is an affectionately known as Dada (meaning elder brother) is attacking right-arm leg-break bowler and right-handed a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian tail-ender batsman. He plays for Haryana in the domestic Ranji Trophy and currently appears for the T20 franchise national team. Currently, he the Joint Secretary of Cricket Sunrisers in the Indian Premier League. In Association of Bengal and President of the Editorial addition, he has represented India in Test, ODIs and T20s. Board with Wisden India. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200

175 Navjyot Singh Sidhu 169 Ramesh Power Navjyot Singh Sidhu: Autograph of famous former Autograph of famous cricketer Ramesh Power: Ramesh Indian cricket player and Member of Parliament (Lok Rajaram (born 20 May 1978 in , Maharashtra, Sabha). The Autograph of Him is on a letter in the name India) is an Indian cricketer. He is an alumnus of Ruparel of the collector, on a letterhead of the personality. College of Science, Commerce and Arts in Matunga, Estimate: ` 1500-2,000 Mumbai. He is former off spinner who played in the Indian ODI team. 176 : Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 Autograph of Famous Indian Cricketer Rahul Dravid on a coloured photo of himself.ahul Dravid (born 11 January 170 Mohammad Kaif 1973) is a former Indian cricketer, who captained the national Test and One Day International (ODI) teams. He Autograph of Famous cricketer Mohammad Kaif: was named one of the best five cricketers of the year by Mohammad Kaif (born 1 December 1980) is an Indian Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 2000 and received the cricketer. He is a thinly built cricketer who made it to the Player of the Year and the Test Player of the Year awards national team on the strength of his performances at the at the inaugural ICC awards ceremony in 2004. In Under-19 level, where he captained the Indian team to December 2011, he became the first non-Australian victory in the Under-19 World Cup in 2000. cricketer to deliver the Bradman Oration in Canberra. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 Estimate: ` 1500-2,000

30 31 177 Richard Hadlee: Test cricket for India from 1966 to 1979 and formed part Autograph of Famous Cricketer From New Zealand Sir of the famous Indian spin quartet. He also captained the Richard Hadlee on a coloured photo of himself.Sir national side in 22 Test matches Richard John Hadlee MBE,born 3 July 1951, is a former Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 New Zealand cricketer, regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers and all-rounders in cricketing history. 183 Ajit Wadekar: Estimate: ` 1500-2,000 Autograph of Indian cricketer Ajit Wadekar on a Blank Paper.Ajit Laxman Wadekar (born 1 April 1941 in 178 Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi: Bombay, India) is a former international cricketer who played for India between 1966 and 1974. Described as an Autograph of Famous Indian Cricketer Mansur Ali Khan "aggressive batsman", Wadekar made his first-class Pataudi on a blank paper.Mansoor Ali Khan or Mansur debut in 1958, before making his foray into international Ali Khan sometimes M. A. K. Pataudi (5 January 1941, ] cricket in 1966. He batted at number three and was Bhopal22 September 2011, New Delhi ), nicknamed considered to be one of the finest slip fielders. Wadekar Tiger Pataudi, was an Indian cricketer and former also captained the Indian cricket team which won the captain of the Indian cricket team. He was the titular series in and West Indies Nawab of Pataudi from 1952 until 1971, when by the Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 26th Amendment to the Constitution of India the privy purses of the princes were abolished and official recognition of their titles came to an end. He has been 184 D. K. Gaekwad: described as "India's greatest cricket captain Autograph of D.K. Gaekwad on a blank page.Dattajirao Estimate: ` 1,500-2,000 Krishnarao Gaekwad (born 27 October 1928) is a former Indian cricketer. He appeared in 11 Test matches, toured England in 1952 and 1959 and West Indies in 179 Richie Benaud: 1952-53. He captained the Indian team in the 1959 tour. Autograph of Famous Cricketer From Richie As a batsman Gaekwad "possessed a sure defence and Benaud on a blank paper. Richard "Richie” Benaud (6 delightfully crisp shots especially through the covers". October 1930 – 10 April 2015) was an Australian He was also an occasional leg spin bowler. cricketer who, after his retirement from international Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 cricket in 1964, became a highly regarded commentator on the game. 185 Suresh Raina: Estimate: ` 1,500-2,000 Autograph of Indian Cricketer Suresh Raina on a coloured photo of Himself.Suresh Raina (born 27 180 Virat Kohli: November 1986)is an Indian cricketer. He is a left- handed middle-order batsman and an occasional off-spin Autograph of Famouse Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli on a bowler. Called as Mr.t20 .plays for Uttar Pradesh in all Notepad paper from Taj Bengal- Kolkata. Virat Kohli forms of domestic cricket and is the vice-captain of (Born 5 November 1988) is an Indian international Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. He cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and occasional has also captained the Indian cricket team and is the right-arm medium pace bowler. He is the current captain second youngest player to captain India. of the Indian team in Test cricket and vice-captain in limited overs formats. In the Indian Premier League Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 (IPL), he plays for and captains the Royal Challengers Bangalore. 186 Anil Kumble Estimate: ` 1,500-2,000 First day Cover of Cricket Victories-30.12.1971 with the Autograph of Famous Indian Cricketer Anil Kumble. FDC with stamp released to mark the famous 1971 181 Deepak Shodhan: victories. The FDC cover contains cancelled stamps of Autograph of Indian Cricketer Deepak Shodhan on a 20. It is signed by former international cricketerand blank paper Roshan Harshadlal "Deepak" Shodhan former captain of the Indian cricket team Anil Kumble. (born 18 October 1928, Ahmedabad, India) is a former Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 Indian Test cricketer and the oldest living Indian Test cricketer. 187 Manoj Prabhakar: Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 Autograph of Manoj Prabhakar on a blank page.Manoj Prabhakar (born 15 April 1963) is a former Indian 182 Bhishan Singh Bedi: cricketer. He was a right-arm medium-pace bowler and a Autograph of Bhishen Singh Bedi on a blank paper. lower-order batsman who also opened the innings Bishan Singh Bedi (Bishen Singh Bedi; born 25 sometimes for the Indian cricket team until his retirement September 1946) is a former Indian cricketer who was in 1996. primarily a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He played Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200

32 33 188 S. Badrinath: Indian Personalities Autograph of Indian Cricketer S. Badrinath on a 194 K. P Chandeth coloured photo of Himself Subramaniam Badrinath (born 30 August 1980) is an Indian cricketer. He is a Autograph of Lt. General K. P Chandeth on the Army right-handed middle order batsman. Badrinath has Day Cover with stamp: Kunhiraman Palat Candeth represented India in One Day International matches. In (23 October 1916 – 19 May 2003) was a Major General in first class cricket, he captains Tamil Nadu and in the the Indian army when he led the operation to annex Goa Indian Premier League, he is a former Chennai Super from the Portuguese colonial rule and served briefly as Kings player. the Lieutenant Governor of the state. Subsequently, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 He was the Deputy Chief of Army Staff at the time of the 1965 war and commanded the Western Army during the 189 Shashtri: Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Lt. General Kunhiraman Autograph of Former Indian Cricketer Ravi Shashtri on Palat Candeth was awarded the PVSM and also the an Autograph card.Ravishankar Jayadritha Shastri Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. (born 27 May 1962) is former Indian cricketer and acting Estimate: ` 2,500-2,800 Director for the Indian cricket team since August, 2014.He represented the Indian national team in both Test and One-Day matches between 1981 and 1992. 195 : Although he started his career as a left arm spin bowler, Mrinalini Sarabhai (born May 11, 1918)is a celebrated he later transformed into a batting all–rounder. Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor. Estimate: ` 1,0001,500 She is the founder director of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, an institute for imparting training in dance, drama, music and puppetry. 190 Gopal Bose: Estimate: ` 1,500-2,000 Autograph of Indian Former Indian Cricketer Gopal Bose on an Autograph card. Gopal Bose (born 20 May 1947 in Kolkata, India) is a former Indian cricketer. He 196 Geet Sethi played domestic cricket for Bengal and played one One Autograph of famous Billiards player Geet Sethi: Geet Day International for India against England in 1974. Siriram Sethi (born April 17, 1961)of India is a Estimate: ` 500-600 professional player of English billiards who dominated the sport throughout much of the 1990s, and a notable amateur (ex-pro) snooker player. He is a six-time winner 191 Parthiv Patel: of the professional-level and a three-time winner of the Autograph of Indian Cricketer Parthiv Patel on a amateur World Championships, and holder of two world Meghdoot Postcard. Parthiv Ajay Patel (born 9 March records, in English billiards. 1985) is an Indian cricketer, wicketkeeper-batsman, and a former member of the Indian national cricket team. He Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 is a left-handed batsman. Estimate: ` 500-600 197 Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Autograph of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia: Pandit 192 Deep Dasgupta: Hariprasad Chaurasia (born 1 July 1938) is an Indian classical flautist. He plays in the North Indian tradition. Autograph of Indian Cricketer Deep Dasgupta on an He won the Padma Bhushan – 1992 and Padma Autograph card.Deep (born 7 June 1977, Kolkata, Vibhushan – 2000. Bengal) is an Indian cricketer who played in 8 Tests and 5 ODIs from 2001 to 2002 as the national wicketkeeper. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 Estimate: ` 500-600 198 Montek Singh Ahluwalia 193 Gautam Gambhir: Autograph of Economist Montel Singh Ahluwalia: Gautam Gambhir (born 14 October 1981) is an Indian Montek Singh Ahluwalia (born 24 November 1943) is international cricketer. He is a left-handed opening an Indian economist and civil servant who was the batsman who plays domestic cricket for Delhi, and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of the captains Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier Republic of India, a position which carries the rank of a League (IPL). He made his One Day International (ODI) Cabinet Minister. He tendered his resignation for this debut against Bangladesh in 2003, and played his first post in May 2014 following the impending end of the Test the following year against Australia. He captained UPAII regime at the center. He was previously the first the Indian team in six ODIs from late-2010 to late-2011 Director of the Independent Evaluation Office at the with India winning all six matches. International Monetary Fund. Estimate: ` 200-400 Estimate: ` 1,000-2,000 34 35 199 Dr. E. Sreedharan: 205 Sri Shanmukhanand Festival Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is a retired Indian Special Cover of Sri Shanmukhanand Festival each Engineering Service (IES) officer popularly known as signed my different trustee, on the occasion of Centenary the "Metro Man". He is credited for changing the face of celebration of Prof. T. V. Ramanujam Founder President public transport in India by his leadership for building the of Sri Shanmukhananda. Each special cover includes a Konkan Railway and the Delhi Metro when he served as brief brochure about T. V. Ramanujam. the Managing Director of Delhi Metro between 1995- 2012. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Estimate: ` 800-900 Government of India in 2001, the Padma Vibhushan in 2008,the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 2005 and 206 Pandit Shivkumar Joshi named one of Asia's Heroes by TIME magazine in 2003. Autograph of Pandit Shivkumar Joshi on the brochure of Estimate: `1,000-1,200 “Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav” with a postal Stamp of . Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi (4 200 Sugata Bose February 1922 – 24 January 2011) was an Indian vocalist Autograph of well known historian Sugata Bose: Sugata in the Hindustani classical tradition. He is known for the Bose (born 7 September 1956) was an Indian historian khayal form of singing, as well as for his popular who has taught and worked in the since the renditions of devotional music. Pandit Shivkumar mid-1980s. His fields of study are South Asian- and Sharma (born January 13, 1938) is an Indian Santoor Indian Ocean-history. Bose taught at Tufts University player. The Santoor is a folk instrument from Jammu and until 2001, when he accepted the Gardiner Chair of Kashmir. Oceanic History and Affairs at Harvard University. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,100 Estimate: `1,000-1,100

207 R.K. Laxman 201 Vijay Koparkar Autograph of famous singer Vijay Koparkar along with Autograph cards of the famous Rasipuram the autograph of his player Ramdas. Vidyadhar Krishnaswamy Iyer Laxman with the postal stamp of the Koparkar (born 1962) is a Hindustani classical singer. cartoonist himself with a brochure of him and the cartoon book “the common man”. He (born 24 October 1921, Estimate: ` 500-600 Mysore, India) is an Indian cartoonist, illustrator, and humorist. He is best known for his creation The Common 202 Nayyar Hussain S/o Ustad Autograph Man, for his daily cartoon strip, "You Said It" in The of Nayyar Hussain S/o Ustad Bismillah Khan: Autogrph Times of India, which started in 1951. He was awarded as of Nayyar Huassain in Urdu along with the stamp issued Padma Vibhushan by Government of India in 2009. in the name famous shehnai player Ustad Bismillah Khan Some another awards entitled to him are Ramon by Govt. of India. It also includes a brochure with the Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature and brief of Ustad Bismillah Khan. Creative Communication Arts - 1984, Lifetime Estimate: ` 500-600 Achievement Award for Journalism - CNN IBN TV18, 29 January 2008, 'Pune Pandit' Award (Scholar of Pune 203 Vishwa Mohan Bhatta: Award) by the Art & Music Foundation for excellence in 'Creative Communication' - 2012. Autograph of along with his co players in Tabla Yogesh and in Tanpura Phadanvish Estimate: ` 800-900 Balachandra on autograph card. It also includes invitation card of the Programme organised by of India with the artist Vishwa Mohan Bhatt an Gazi 208 R. K. Laxman Khan. He is also known as V. M. Bhatt (born July 12, Two Special Cover issued in the name of “Cartoons of R. 1950), is Grammy-winning Hindustani classical music K. Laxman” with the cancelledstamp of Ravindranath instrumentalist who plays the Mohan Veena (slide guitar). Tagore and R. K. Laxman, issued during the Mahapex Estimate: ` 800-900 2012, Pune. Estimate: ` 1,500-2,000 204 Lata Mangeshkar First Day Cover of legendary poet Kavi Pradip with the autograph of Lata 209 R. K. Laxman Mangeshkar,Kavi Pradeep (6 February 1915 – 11 December 1998), born Ramchandra Narayanji Autographed brochure of the Solo Exhibition Profiling Dwivedi, was a renowned Indian poet and songwriter the delightful world of R. K. Laxman titles “The who is best known for his patriotic song Aye Mere Watan Uncommon Common Man”. The exhibition was Ke Logo written as a tribute to the soldiers who had died organised during the felicitation of R.K.Laxman with defending the country during the Sino-Indian War. “Bharat Bhushan” by Indian Government. Estimate: ` 2000-3,000 Estimate: ` 800-1,200

36 37 210 Dhirubhai Mehta 217 Padmaja Naidu Autograph of Dhirubhai Mehta, Vispi S. Dastur and Dr. Autograph of Late Smt. Padmaja Naidu on an Autograph Dilip Rajgor each on autograph card and also an Issue of card dated 1962. Padmaja Naidu (1900 – May 2, 1975) the “India's Stamp Journal: Jan-Feb 1995” Autographed was the daughter of Sarojini Naidu. At the age of 21, she by VISPI S. Dastur. joined the Indian National Congress in Hyderabad. She Estimate: ` 1,000-1,200 was jailed for taking part in the “Quit India” movement in 1942. After Independence, she became the Governor of West Bengal. She was also associated with the Red Cross 211 M. G. Pittie and was the chair of the Indian Red Cross from 1971 to Autograph of M. G. Pittie with a signed forward letter to 1972. the Edition of PHILA India 2008. Estimate: ` 500-600 Estimate: ` 1000-1,100 218 212 Special cover of Girl Child Education “Connecting Girls Handwritten and Autographed letter of Maithili Sharan Inspiring Future” motto issued 8th March International Gupt.Maithilisharan Gupt (3 August 1886 – 12 Womens day 2012. The Special cover features a Cartoon December 1964) was one of the most important modern of Girldrawn by Famouse Cartoonist R. K. Laxman and Hindi poets. He is considered one among the pioneers of bears also a cancelled stamp of him. Khari Boli (plain dialect) poetry and wrote in Khari Boli Estimate: ` 800-900 dialect. Estimate: ` 500-600 213 Rahul Bajaj Autograph of Industrialist Rahul Bajaj on Autograph 219 Aruna Asaf Ali card. Rahul Bajaj (born 10 June 1938) is an Indian First Day Cover of “Gandhi Smruti Stambha” with the businessman, politician and philanthropist. He is the Autograph of Gandhi follower Aruna Asaf Ali. Aruna chairman of Indian conglomerate Bajaj Group and Asaf Ali (16 July 1909 – 29 July 1996), born Aruna member of parliament. Bajaj comes from the business Ganguly, was an Indian independence activist. She is house started by a Rajasthani Marwadi businessman widely remembered for hoisting the Indian National Jamnalal Bajaj. He was awarded the third highest civilian Congress flag at the Gowalia Tankmaidan in Bombay award Padma Bhushan in 2001. during the Quit India Movement. Estimate: ` 500-900 Estimate: ` 500-600

214 220 Ustad Autograph of Ratan Tata in an autograph card and a Autograph of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan on an old scanned autographed photo. There is also a Tata Steel paper. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan (c. 2 April 1902 – 25 April First day Cover of 100 years also with cancelled stamped 1968) was a Hindustani classical vocalist, from the by Tata Steel with a brochure by Department of Post, Patiala gharana. India and an accompanying newspaper cutting Estimate: ` 500-600 photocopy published in the 100 years of Tata Steel Heading “TATA Steel: creating value for all” with and cancelled stamp by Tata Steel. 221 Ustad Salamat Ali Khan Estimate: ` 1,000-2,000 Autograph of Ustad Salamat Ali Khan on front and Nazakat Ali khan on the back of an old paper. Both were legendary Sarangi Player and Singer. Some of the most 215 Banashree Sengupta memorable classical music of modern times have been Autograph letter of Actor Banashree Sengupta written in sung by the brothers Ustad Nazakat Ali Khan (1920s- Bengali on her letter head in the name of the collector 1984) and Salamat Ali Khan (1934-2001). dated 12/11/2005. Banashree Sengupta who hailed from Estimate: ` 500-600 Kolkata is an eminent singer of West Bengal. Estimate: ` 500-600 222 Ustad Imarat Hussain Khan Autograph of Ustad Imarat Hussain Khan on an old 216 paper.Imrat Khan (born 17 November 1935) is an Indian First day Cover of issued on the occasion of the Golden and player and composer. Khan was born Jubilee of the Ascent of by Edmund in Calcutta into a family of musicians tracing its pedigree Hillary and with the autographs of the back for several generations, to the court musicians of the issuers. Mughal rulers Estimate: ` 500-600 Estimate: ` 500-600

38 39 223 Imarat Khan 229 P. C. Sorkar Autograph of Imarat Khan on an old paper.Imrat Khan First Day Cover issued in the name of P. C. Sorcar with 5 (born 17 November 1935) is an Indian sitar and surbahar Rupees P. C. Sorcar Cancelled Stamp with the Autograph player and composer.Khan was born in Calcutta into a of Wife of Magician P. C. Sorkar Jr., Joyshree Sorcar. family of musicians tracing its pedigree back for several Estimate: ` 500-600 generations, to the court musicians of the Mughal rulers. Estimate: ` 500-600 230 P. C. Sorkar

224 Shyamal Basu Autograph of famous magician P. C. Sorkar on a colour photo of himself with his wife. The message in the car Autograph of Tabla Player Late Shyamal Basu on an old says “Best wishes to Sri L. Bajaj”. P. C. Sorcar, Jr. (formal paper: Late "PANDIT SHYAMAL BOSE ", the maestro name Prodip Chandra Sorcar) (born 31 July 1946) is an of "BANARAS" "FARUKABAD" and "PUNJAB" Indian magician based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. GHARANA. A genius tabla player of his time, with He is the second son of legendary Indian magician P. C. distinct signs of talent and potentiality. Sorcar, and is today considered the most prominent Estimate: ` 500-600 magician in India. He is also the recipient of Merlin Award in Magic. 225 Pandit Nanku Maharaj Estimate: ` 500-600 Autograph of Tabla Legend late Pandit Nanku Maharaj on an old paper.Pt Nanku Maharaj (1920-1994), The legendary tabla maestro and most esteemed musical- Foreign Personalities ambassador of Fardi Gharana (Banaras), Pandit Sitaram 231 Tony Blair: Mishra (popularly known as Pt. Nanku Maharaj) was Autograph of Former Prime Minister of United born in 1920 at Kabirchura in Banaras. This singular Kingdom, Tony Blair on a colour photo of himself. brand-ambassador of classical music is highly acclaimed Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is a in India and abroad as the legendary musician for his British Labour Party politician and former Prime mastery and superlative command on table. Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007. He Estimate: ` 500-600 now runs a consultancy business and performs charitable work. Blair was the Member of Parliament (MP) for 226 Maneka Sorkar Sedgefield from 1983 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007 Autograph of Maneka Sorkar on a coloured photo of herself.Maneka Sorcar (real name Parama Sorcar) is a Estimate: ` 500-700 woman magician from India and daughter of P. C. Sorcar, Jr. She worked as an assistant to her father in several 232 Sir James Weir Hogg: shows and till March 2012 she had performed over 250 magic shows. Autograph of Sir James Weir Hogg (First Baronet- 1790- 27may 1876). He was a Lawyer, Liberal conservative Estimate: ` 500-600 member of Parliament. He was called to the Bar and proceeded to India in 1814, where he obtained a large and 227 P. C. Sorkar lucrative practice. In 1822 he accepted the appointment Autograph of P. C. Sorkar on a coloured photo of himself. of Registrar of the Supreme Court of Judicature, Sarkar Jr. : P. C. Sorcar, Jr. (formal name Prodip Chandra Calcutta, which he held until his return to England in Sorcar) (born 31 July 1946) is an Indian magician based 1833. In 1839 he was elected a Director of the East India in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He is the second son of Company. legendary Indian magician P. C. Sorcar, and is today Estimate: ` 20,000-22,000 considered the most prominent magician in India. He is also the recipient of Merlin Award in Magic. 233 Sir Richard Branson: Estimate: ` 500-600 Autograph of the Famouse business personality Sir Richard Branson: Sir Richard Charles Nicholas 228 P. C. Sorkar Branson (born 18 July 1950) is an English business First Day Cover issued in the name of P. C. Sorcar with 5 magnate and investor. He is best known as the founder of Rupees P. C. Sorcar Cancelled Stamp with the Autograph Virgin Group, which comprises more than 400 of the Famous Magician P. C. Sorkar Jr. himself. companies. Estimate: ` 500-600 Estimate: ` 2,500-3,000

40 224 225 223

226 227 228

230

229

231

232

41 234 Gerhard Schroeder: 239 Siegfried and Roy: Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder (born 7 April 1944) is a Autographs of magicians Siegfried and Roy: Siegfried & German politician, and was Chancellor of Germany from Roy are a German-American duo of former contemporary 1998 to 2005. As a member of the Social Democratic magicians and entertainers who became known for their Party of Germany (SPD), he led a coalition government appearances with white lions and white tigers. From 1990 of the SPD and the Greens. Before becoming a full-time until Roy's tiger injury ended their stage careers on politician, he was a lawyer, and before becoming October 3, 2003, the duo formed Siegfried & Roy at the Chancellor he served as Prime Minister of Lower Saxony Mirage Resort and Casino, which was regarded as the (1990–1998). most-visited show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Estimate: ` 1,500-2,000 Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500

235 Jack Bhrabham: 240 Margaret Atwood: Sir John Arthur "Jack" Brabham, AO,OBE (2 April Margaret Eleanor Atwood, (born November 18, 1939) 1926 – 19 May 2014) was an Australian racing driver is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and who was Formula One champion in 1959, 1960, and environmental activist. She is a winner of the Arthur C. 1966. He was a founder of the Brabham racing team and Clarke Award and Prince of Asturias Award for race car constructor that bore his name. Literature, has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize five Estimate: ` 1,500-2,000 times, winning once, and has been a finalist for the Governor General's Award several times, winning twice. In 2001 she was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. 236 John Newcombe: She is also a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, a John David Newcombe, (born 23 May 1944 in Sydney) non-profit literary organization that seeks to encourage is an Australian former world No. 1 tennis player who Canada's writing community.Among innumerable won seven Grand Slam singles titles, and an all-time contributions to Canadian literature, she was a founding record 17 doubles titles. He was one of many Australian trustee of the Griffin Poetry Prize. players to dominate the field during the 1960s and 1970s, Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 and is one of the few men to have been ranked world No. 1 in both singles and doubles 241 Valdis Dombrovskis: Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 Valdis Dombrovskis (born 5 August 1971) is a Latvian politician who served as Prime Minister of Latvia from 237 Gerhard Ertl: 2009 until 2014, when he resigned. He served as Minister Gerhard Ertl (born 10 October 1936) is a German of Finance from 2002 to 2004 and was a Member of the physicist and a Professor emeritus at the Department of European Parliament for the New Era Party. Physical Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max- Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 Planck-Gesellschaft in Berlin, Germany. Ertl's research laid the foundation of modern surface chemistry, which has helped explain how fuel cells produce energy without 242 R. Cech: pollution, how catalytic converters clean up car exhausts Autograph of Chemist Thomas R. Cech: Thomas and even why iron rusts, the Royal Swedish Academy of Robert Cech (born December 8, 1947 in Chicago) is a Sciences said. chemist who shared the 1989 Nobel prize in chemistry Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 with Sidney Altman, for their discovery of the catalytic properties of RNA. Cech discovered that RNA could itself cut strands of RNA, which showed that life could 238 Dr. Finn E. Kydland: have started as RNA.He also studied telomeres, and his Autograph of Nobel Prize winner Finn Erling Kydland lab discovered an enzyme, TERT (telomerase reverse (born 1 December 1943) is a Norwegian economist. He is transcriptase), which is part of the process of restoring the Henley Professor of Economicsat the University of telomeres after they are shortened during cell division. California, Santa Barbara. He also holds the Richard P. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 Simmons Distinguished Professorship at the Tepper School of Business of Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned his Ph.D., and a part-time position at the 243 Matti Vanharen: Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) . Kydland was a Matti Taneli Vanhanen (born 4 November 1955) is a co-recipient of the 2004 Nobel Memorial Prize in Finnish politician who was Prime Minister of Finland Economics(shared with Edward C. Prescott), "for their from 2003 to 2010. He was also Chairman of the Centre contributions to dynamic macroeconomics: the time Party, and in the second half of 2006 he was President of consistency of economic policy and the driving forces the European Council. In his earlier career he was a behind business cycles". journalist. Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500

42 235 234 236

239

237

238

240

243

241 242

43 244 Angela Gheorhiu: 249 Steve Redgrave: Angela Gheorghiu (born 7 September 1965) is a Autograph of British athlete Sir Steven Geoffrey Romanian soprano. Since her professional debut in 1990, Redgrave (born on 23 March 1962) is a retired British she has performed in leading roles of several operas at rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic New York's Metropolitan Opera, London's Royal Opera Games from 1984 to 2000 as well as a bronze medal at the House, the Vienna State Opera, Milan's La Scala, and 1988 Summer Games, totalling six Olympic Medals. He many other opera houses in Europe and the United States. has also won three Commonwealth Games gold medals and nine World Rowing Championships golds. With five Estimate: 1,000-1,500 ` gold medals and one bronze, Redgrave is the most successful male rower in Olympic history. 245 Paul Van Dyk: Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 Matthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk (born 16 December 1971 in Eisenhüttenstadt, 250 Lee Myung Bak: East Germany) is a German Grammy Award-winning Electronic Dance Music DJ, musician and record Autograph of Korean president Lee Myung Bak on a producer. One of the first true superstar DJs, Paul van coloured photo of himself with Indian President A. P. J. Dyk was the first artist to receive a Grammy nomination Abdul Kalam sharing a drink.Lee Myung-bak (born th in the newly added category of Best Dance/Electronic December 19, 1941) was the 10 President of South album for his 2003 release Reflections. He was named the Korea from February 25, 2008, to February 25, 2013. World's No. 1 DJ in both 2005 and 2006. Before his election as president, he was the CEO of Hyundai Engineering and Construction, as well as the Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 mayor of Seoul from July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2006. Estimate: ` 200-400 246 Kaia Kanepi: Autograph of Tennis player Kaia Kanepi (born 10 June 251 : 1985) is an Estonian tennis player. She achieved her career-high ranking of world number 15 on 20 August Autograph of William Henry "Bill" Gates, III (born 2012. October 28, 1955) is an American business magnate, philanthropist, investor, computer programmer, and Kanepi won her first WTA Tour title in Palermo in 2010, inventor. Gates is the former chief executive and becoming the first Estonian female player to win a WTA chairman of Microsoft, the world's largest personal- title. She has also reached five Grand Slam quarterfinals computer software company, which he co-founded with in three different Grand Slams, becoming the first Paul Allen. He is consistently ranked in the Forbes list of Estonian to achieve this and was the first Estonian to be the world's wealthiest peopleand was the wealthiest ranked in the world's top 20. overall from 1995 to 2009—excluding 2008, when he Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500 was ranked third; in 2011 he was the wealthiest American and the world's second wealthiest person. Estimate: 1,500-2,000 247 Jose Feliciano: ` Autograph of Singer José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945), better known simply asJosé Feliciano, is a Puerto Rican virtuoso guitarist, singer and composer known for many international hits, including his rendition of The Doors' "Light My Fire" and the best-selling Christmas single "Feliz Navidad". Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500

248 Tony Blare: Autograph of the Ex-Prime Minister Tony Blare: Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is a British Labour Party politician and Philanthropist. Blair served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sedgefield from 1983 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007. Blair led Labour to a landslide victory in the 1997 general election, winning 418 seats, the most the party has ever held Estimate: ` 1,000-1,500

44 244 245 246

247 248

250

249

251

45 Easy to buy at Rajgor's

We welcome you as a bidder to Rajgor's saleroom. This easy Agents Acting on behalf of other Parties guide will facilitate you in buying at the Rajgor's. Identification documents for yourself and the other party, Kindly note that all properties auctioned at Rajgor's are subject together with a signed letter from the client authorizing the to Important Notices, Conditions of Sale and to Reserves as bidder to act on the client's behalf. The authorization form printed in the catalogue and/or as listed on the website, does not apply to payment. www.Rajgors.com. 3. What are Bidding Methods? 1. How to Buy at Rajgor's? Registered Buyers can bid in four ways. All are simple and Before you can bid on a property, you must register as a Bidder straight-forward: for the sale. Bidding at the Saleroom 2. What is Registration? After you've registered with your photo ID, and picked up your paddle, the real fun begins. In the saleroom, the To bid in an auction, all prospective buyers must register with auctioneer will announce bids in ascending order of lots. If Rajgor's in advance. Buyers can bid in their individual the item and price are right, raise your paddle. Continue capacity or on behalf of a corporate or other entity. until you're the only bidder remaining or you have reached If this is your first time bidding at Rajgor's, you will need to fill up to your maximum limit on that particular lot. The the Registration form and the following documents in order to auctioneer will then bring down the gavel and you'll feel a facilitate your registration: rush of excitement. It's yours. You've won the auction and your are the new proud owner of it! Individuals 1. Copy of PAN Card, Bidding on Telephone 2. Bank Statement of the latest month, and The Bidders who do not wish to be present in the saleroom, or those unable to attend the auction in person can make 3. An address proof (Adhar Card, telephone, electricity, arrangements with Rajgor's to bid on the telephone. We driving license or passport). will call you from the saleroom when your lot is approaching and will bid on your behalf. Corporate Clients 1. Copy of PAN Card, Absentee Bids 2. Bank Statement of the latest month, Bidders may also choose to submit their Absentee Bids or 3. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation, Written Bids which the auctioneer will execute on their behalf during the auction. Please note that absentee bids 4. An address proof (telephone or Electricity) bearing the should indicate the maximum limit per lot excluding the same address as on the form, buyer's premium. The auctioneer will try and buy the lot at 5. Copy of VAT / TIN registration certificate, and the lowest possible price above or at the reserve for the 6. A Board Resolution authorizing the selected specified lot. representative of the Company to bid in the auction on its behalf and bind the Company, together with photo Online Bidding identification of such representative. A registered buyer can bid Online on the website, www.Rajgors.com till a given time limit. The Online Trusts and Foundations bidding ends before the beginning of the sale in the 1. Copy of PAN Card, saleroom. However, a buyer leading in an Online bid may get outbid in the saleroom. The highest bidder in the 2. Bank Statement of the latest month, saleroom will be considered as the final winner of the lot. 3. Trust deed or extract from register in the country of establishment, We would like to remind our bidders that Rajgor's does not 4. An address proof (telephone or Electricity) bearing the accept payment from third parties, including agents, and that same address as on the form, invoice names and addresses cannot be changed after the sale. 5. A Trust Resolution authorizing the selected representative If you are bidding on behalf of someone else or using another of the organization to bid in the auction on its behalf and vehicle to pay, then that party is our client and as such will need bind the organization, together with photo identification of to be registered as the bidder. such representative.

46 4. What is a Price Estimate? should have been wrongly described in any material aspect, the buyer may reject the same, provided that he The estimate figures for each lot are the Auctioneer's shall have given notice of intention to do so and shall have estimation of an expected price only. These estimates are returned the same to the Auctioneer within seven (7) days not representative of a reserve price and are published by from the day of the sale. Under no circumstances will the the Rajgor's as a guide to buyers. Bidders may bid at or Auctioneer be liable for any costs, expenses or damages within the estimate, or above the estimate, however, bids incurred by the buyer in respect of any lot, including, but which are less than the lower estimate will not be not limited to, loss of any kind of profit whatsoever. considered by the Auctioneer. Estimates are only indicative prices, and do not include buyer's premium or 5. How to Pay? any taxes, which will be additional. All successful bidders will require putting down a deposit All lots are sold subject to a reserve unless specifically of 10% of the Hammer Price, either in cash or debit/credit indicated otherwise. All reserves are kept confidential. A card (subject to a fee of 2%) to guarantee their purchase. Reserve is a confidential price or bid below which the Non-payment of all balance payments within 7 days post Auctioneer will not sell an item or will re-purchase on sale would lead to forfeiture of the deposit. behalf of the Consignor or for the Rajgor's Auctions. The Auctioneer reserves the right to place bids on behalf of the Invoices will be mailed to the address indicated on the consignor up to the amount of a reserve price established registration form and a PDF copy on the email address by the consigner. Therefore, any bids below the reserve provided. Any change to the invoicing / shipping address will not be considered by the auctioneer to be a 'selling as given on the registration form should be communicated price'. to Rajgor's within 24 hours of the auction. The payment should be made to Rajgor's within 7 days of the auction. Lots are usually opened for bidding in the saleroom, at the current highest Bid, if any, received during the Online Domestic Buyers can make their payments through Bidding on the website, www.Rajgors.com. The Bids are cheques, demand drafts and wire transfers. International increased in increments of approximately 10%. Any buyers can pay through wire transfers. Invoices will be absentee bids that do not meet a standard bidding raised in Indian Rupees. International buyers who have increment will be rounded down to the previous one. All wire transferred money from an overseas bank account are increments are solely at the discretion of the auctioneer. exempted from paying VAT on the hammer price if the work is directly exported by Rajgor's through a licensed The final price payable for every lot will be the Hammer shipper, with the appropriate and required documentation. Price (the price at which the auctioneer's hammer falls) However, Service tax will still be applicable on the buyer's plus a Buyer's Premium of 12.50%, plus applicable taxes, premium, even if the lot is exported out of the country. as described below: Cheques and demand drafts should be made out in the All lots are subject to a 12.50% Buyer's Premium which name of Numismatic Guarantee Service of India Pvt. will be added to the Hammer Price of each lot sold. This Ltd. Cheques should be drawn on a local Mumbai bank 12.50% Buyer's Premium will be subject to Service Tax at account only. For outstation payments, buyers must send 12.36% making the final Premium at 14.04% only demand drafts, payable at Mumbai or should directly (Government taxes are subject to revisions from time to deposit their cheques in the Rajgor's account in a nearby time). branch of their city. A Value Added Tax (VAT) will be applicable on the 6. What is Transfer of Ownership? Hammer Price of each work (excluding the Buyer's Premium). VAT will be charged at the rate applicable on For all lots (antiquities) in the auction that are registered each object at the time of the auction. with the Archaeological Survey of India, the buyer will be required to follow the process of transferring ownership Companies and other parties who are registered dealers from the seller to their name. As agent for the seller, outside of the state of Maharashtra and eligible for 2% Rajgor's is obligated to ensure that the registration and CST (instead of VAT) must provide Rajgor's with the transfer process are completed in accordance with the required documentation and relevant forms. Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 (AAT Act). All lots will be on view prior to the sale. Lots are sold as Once payment has been received in full by the Rajgor's, the shown with all faults, imperfections and errors of transfer process begins. The property will remain with the description. Neither the Auctioneer nor the seller shall Rajgor's for the duration of the transfer process, and will be give warranty to any buyer in respect of any lot, or be liable handed over to the buyer upon completion. for any fault, absence or error of description. All statements as to the items sold, whether made in Rajgor's will not be responsible for any delays in the catalogues, during the course of the auction, or otherwise registration or transfer process. While Rajgor's will assist are statements of opinion only, and are not and shall not be with the process, buyers are solely responsible for taken to be statements or representations of fact. The communicating with the ASI and ensuring that the Auctioneer reserves the right in forming his opinion, to Registration / Transfer Certificate is received by them consult and rely upon any expert or authority considered safely and accurately. by him reliable. Notwithstanding the forgoing, if any lot 47 All charges, if any, associated with the registration and transfer process will be borne by the buyer. Kindly note that the name on the invoice and the name on the registration certificate will need to be one and the same. All antiquities registered with the Archaeological Survey of India, or that are over a hundred years old, or are National Treasures or a certain works that are over 75 years old, whether specifically indicated in the catalogue or otherwise, are Not Exportable out of India as per the regulations of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 (AAT Act), and cannot be taken out of India. Rajgor's have taken all efforts to determine such lots but do not take responsibility for any lack of information or oversight.

7. How to Collect? Rajgor's can arrange for local delivery in Mumbai and shipping within India and internationally (subject to provisions of the AAT Act) at the buyer's expense. The shipping and handling cost will be on a Cost-Insurance- Freight (CIF) basis unless instructed otherwise. If Rajgor's organizes delivery even within Mumbai, transit insurance is mandatory. Shipping instructions should be clearly completed on the form provided with the invoice, and should be sent back at 221 the earliest. Shipping estimates are available on request. Any purchased lots not collected or shipped within 14 days of the auction will be moved to professional storage, at the buyer's expense. Any lots exported from India will be done in compliance with the export and foreign exchange laws of the country. While Rajgor's will assist with both shipping and export, it is the buyer's responsibility to be aware of all export regulations and obtain any necessary licenses or permissions. All purchases must be collected or shipped within 30 days of the auction, subject to the registration process. No works will be delivered or shipped before all payments for purchases, shipping and insurance have been completed. Rajgor's reserves the right to cancel a sale if payment is not received within 7 days of the auction. Happy Bidding …

163 222

48 Conditions of Sale 1) This is a public auction sale conducted by Mumbai based licensed wrongly described in any material aspect, the buyer may reject the same, auctioneer, Rajgor's Auctions of NGS of India Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter provided that he shall have given notice of intention to do so and shall referred to as "Auctioneer"). Bidding in this Auction constitutes have returned the same to the Auctioneer within seven (7) days from the acceptance by you (the "Bidder") of all the conditions of sale stated day of the sale. Under no circumstances will the Auctioneer be liable for herein. Bidders may include consignors who may bid and purchase lots in any costs, expenses or damages incurred by the buyer in respect of any lot, the Auction consigned by the consignor or by other consignors pursuant to including, but not limited to, loss of any kind of profit whatsoever. their consignment agreement. The Auctioneer reserves the right to include 12) Bidders are advised to scrutinize the lots they bid for. Buyers must in any auction sale its own material. Bidder acknowledges and agrees that satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of their purchases at the time of the Auctioneer may not be required to pay a Buyer`s Premium, or other delivery. The Auctioneer cannot be held responsible for any discrepancy charges that other Bidders may be required to pay and may have access to which might be discovered after the lots have been removed from their information concerning the lots that is not otherwise available to the original packing. public. Any claimed conflict of interest or claimed competitive advantage 13) Each lot shall be at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer. resulting there from is expressly waived by all participants in the Auction. 14) Delivery is against payment in full. Delivery of the items may be made The Buyer is the Bidder who makes the highest bid accepted by the on the following day after receiving full payment of the purchase price. Auctioneer, and includes the principal of any Bidder acting as an agent. In 15) The Purchase price shall be the sum of winning bid and a buyer's premium the event of any dispute regarding the Bidders, the Auctioneer shall have of 14% plus applicable taxes, has to be paid by the purchaser. The total absolute discretion to determine the dispute or may re-sell the disputed lot. Invoice amount shall be paid in full prior to delivery of the lot within 7 2) The Rajgor's Auctions reserve the right to postpone or cancel the auction days of the date of invoice. The Auctioneer reserves the right to charge the without notice in its sole discretion. Any lot/s may be withdrawn by interest at the rate of 2% per month for the overdue amount. Auctioneer without notice prior to its being opened for bidding. The 16) Payment shall be by cash in Indian Rupees or by cheques / DD drawn on Auctioneer or Consignor shall not be liable for any costs or damages Indian banks. The purchase price shall be paid upon delivery of the lot or arising from either the withdrawn of material at the auction or the delay or receipt of Invoice for the lot, whichever occurs first. All associated costs cancellation of the auction. for the delivery of lots such as handling, shipping, and insurance will be 3) The Auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to divide any lot, to added to the purchase price. Credit card Payments are subject to 2% combine any lots, or to withdraw lots from the sale without giving any surcharge on Master and Visa Cards. reasons. The bidding shall be regulated at the absolute discretion of the 17) The Auctioneer will not hold himself responsible for the safe custody of Auctioneer who shall have the right to refuse any bid/s. any lots left for more than seven (7) working days after the date of sale, 4) The estimate figures for each lot are the Auctioneer's estimation of an and reserves the right to charge storage and re-sell by auction or privately, expected price only. These estimates are not representative of a reserve and without notice to the buyer, any lots not removed from his premises price and are published only as a guide to buyers. Bidders may bid at or within fourteen (14) days from the date of sale. Buyers shall not be within the estimate, or above the estimate, however, bids which are less entitled to remove lots from the auction room during the course of the than the lower estimate will not be considered by the Auctioneer. auction. 5) Lots may carry a Reserve. A Reserve is a confidential price or bid below 18) Export of Antiquities: Buyers are requested to note that according to the which the Auctioneer will not sell an item or will re-purchase on behalf of Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 (Act No. 52 of 1972), items the Consignor or for the Rajgor's Auctions. The Auctioneer reserves the (including coins) over 100 years old, cannot be exported out of India right to place bids on behalf of the consignor up to the amount of a reserve except the permission of the Director General, Archaeological Survey of price established by the consigner. India, Janpath, New Delhi. 6) The Auctioneer acts solely as an agent and shall not be responsible for any 19) By bidding in the auction, the Bidder enters in a legal contract and accepts default either by the buyer or by the seller or for any action or claim to honour all his/her successful bids within 7 days of the receipt of his which may arise in respect of any lot. invoice. The bidder must clear all their payments within a period of 2 7) The bids will be opened for bidding in numerical order. In the event that months from the date of auction, else their claim on their auction items will bids for the same amount are received for the same lot, the winning bid cease to exists. The auctioneer in such a case will be at liberty to sale or re- will be the earliest received. The decision of the Auctioneer as to identity auction the items without informing the concerned Bidder/Buyer. By of the winning bidder shall be final. making a bid the buyer acknowledges his/her acceptance of all these 8) Only a registered member is allowed to bid in the auction. Each auction conditions of sale and shall be bound by them. These Conditions shall take requires a new registration. Registration process may require your Client effect and be construed in accordance with Indian law and are subject to ID and/or you may be required to fill a registration form with your address, Mumbai Jurisdiction. telephone number, and signature, after which you will be allotted a 20) The auction is conducted in Indian Rupees. numbered paddle to bid. First-time bidders may be asked to provide 21) Subject to transfer of ownership along with registration of antiquities in references and/or a refundable Security Money Deposit and/or show a accordance with the provisions of the Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, government-issued picture ID before the start of the auction, subject to the 1972 and rules made thereafter, all lots of antiquities will be shipped out in Auctioneer's sole discretion. Any person submitting bids on behalf of a an “as is” condition meaning that the item is sold with all existing faults corporation or any other person / persons, agrees to be personally liable for and imperfections. full payment of the invoice. The Auctioneer reserves the right to prevent 22) The Bidders are required to provide all invoicing details to the Rajgor's those bidders to take a part in auction who have not paid their previous Auctions prior to the sale at the time of registering. bills. In case of a default of payment by the bidders, their Security Money 23) The price estimates do not include any packing, shipping, handling or Deposit will be forfeited and will not be returned. insurance charges, all of which will be borne by the buyer. The exact 9) Bidding commissions for anyone unable to attend the auction in person amount of shipping-handling and insurance will be conveyed when the may be carried out by the Auctioneer without charge, in strict confidence. final invoice is prepared. But "BUY" commissions will only be accepted, solely at the absolute 24) All duties and taxes as applicable, including VAT, Service Tax and Local discretion of the Auctioneer. No bids will be accepted from Minors. Bids Body / Octroi will be borne by the buyer. lower than lower estimate will not be accepted. 25) Purchases are normally shipped within 60 days from the date of the receipt 10) Auctioneer shall make maximum efforts to properly enter and execute of the full payment and of the transfer of papers duly signed by the buyer. bids received by E-mail, Fax or by other means. However, Auctioneer The transfer and or delivery of ownership of antiquities along with shall not be liable for any errors for incorrectly entered or incorrectly registration is a regulatory process administered by the Archaeological executed bids. Bidders are responsible for their bids including any errors Survey of India and may take longer than envisaged period of 60 days. The they may make in placing bids. Auctioneer reserve the right to refuse and buyer will be informed about the current status or delay of their transfers. reject unsigned bid sheet. 26) Buyers may choose to collect their purchases from the Rajgor's Auctions 11) Lots are sold as shown with all faults, imperfections and errors of office in Mumbai after the transfer is completed. description. Neither the Auctioneer nor the seller shall give warranty to 27) The buyer shall ensure that all payment formalities are completed any buyer in respect of any lot, or be liable for any fault or error of within 7 working days of the receipt of the invoice. In case payment is not description. All statements as to the items sold, whether made in received within such period, this shall be treated as a breach of contract and catalogues, during the course of the auction, or otherwise are statements of the Rajgor's Auctions may take any steps, including the institution of legal opinion only, and are not and shall not be taken to be statements or proceedings, which are appropriate to enforce payment by the buyer. The representations of fact. The Auctioneer reserves the right in forming his buyer shall also be charged demurrage @ 1% per month on the value of opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority considered by the lots. In case of such defaulters the Rajgor’s reserves the right to publish him reliable. Notwithstanding the forgoing, if any lot should have been / announce their names on their website and at appropriate places. TM

ACADEMY | AUCTIONS | BOOKS | CERTIFICATION www.Rajgors.com