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Spink, London 2002. 562 pages, over 500 pieces illustrated throughout the text bound in
cloth with dustwrapper. Benefiting from extensive research in the Calcutta and Bombay
mints this work charts the medallic history of the British Empire in India and Burma, from
the mid-1700s to 1947, featuring more than 1200 medals, 500 of which are illustrated,
commemorating or acknowledging events, personages, institutions and significant milestones
and achievements of the Raj. Many medals of the Princely States are included especially if
there is a particular British interest. Hundreds of new medals were uncovered through the
authors research in the Indian mints and are detailed here for the first time. Medals
issued by, and on behalf of, Kings & Queens, Maharajahs, governments, viceroys,
durbars, universities, colleges, schools, exhibitions, associations and societies, are all
described in detail along with the rarity and value of each medal. Far from just a
catalogue of medals this work delves into the history of the persons and places found on
British India medals and provides background information on the events and happenings
depicted. Essays placed throughout the book draw together information on more than
twenty-five subjects including: Royal Visits to British India (more than 50 medals for
royal visits between 1869 and 1921), Exhibitions and Shows (more than 100 medals), Parsis
in India (more than 50 medals), Viceroy Presentation Medals (17 Viceroy medals are
illustrated with much new information), Agricultural & Horticultural Societies,
Asiatic Society of Bengal, Railway Medals, Chiefs Colleges, Photography in India, and
many more including an essay on, Durbars, Titles, Customs, Caste & Ceremonies, as they
relate to medals. The major universities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras are represented by
more than 200 medals with strong representation by other universities, schools and
colleges. Numerous medals illustrate Royal Jubilees and other royal events, medical
subjects, art societies, famous persons and rulers of princely states. An extremely
detailed general index is included along with an index of medallists, designers,
engravers, die cutters, artists, makers, publishers and mints. Published at £45 (US $85).
OUTSTANDING AWARD WINNING BOOK. The new standard catalogue by Robert P Puddester
published by Spink & Son, London, October 2002 at £45 ($85). Includes RARITY and
VALUATIONS of British India Commemorative & Historical Medals from 1750 to 1947
including Viceroy, Government, Durbar and Royal Visit Medals, University, College and
School Prize Medals, Exhibitions, Associations and Society Medals, Medals of the Parsis
and hundreds of medals depicting Indian personalities and Princely State medals. Numerous
medals, particularly school medals, issued to British students throughout India may help
GENEALOGY students to trace specific individuals. The new standard catalogue with
numbering system used by all auction houses and dealers worldwide. BRAND NEW COPY.
Hardcover, full colour laminated jacket, 562pp, with about 1200 medals of which 500 medals
are illustrated throughout. ISBN 1 902040 50 3. Brand new shrink-wrapped copy.
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A
GEM OF A BOOK
ONE OF THE NUMISMATIC PUBLISHING HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
LAVISHLY
ILLUSTRATED
HANDSOMELY BOUND
ON HIGH QUALITY PAPER David Vice, Format of Birmingham
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THE STANDARD WORK ON INDIAN MEDALS
A WONDERFUL BOOK - The Orders and Medals
Research Society
// AS COMPREHENSIVE A BOOK ON THIS SUBJECT AS WE ARE EVER LIKELY TO
SEE - Orders & Medals Society of America
// PRODUCTION VALUES ARE EXCELLENT -
Oriental Numismatic Society
// FROM INSIDE FLAP: Benefiting from extensive research in
the Calcutta and Bombay mints this work charts the medallic history of the British Empire
in India and Burma, from the mid-1700s to 1947, featuring more than 1200 medals, 500 of
which are illustrated, commemorating or acknowledging events, personages, institutions and
significant milestones and achievements of the Raj. Many medals of the Princely States are
included especially if there is a particular British interest. Hundreds of new medals were
uncovered through the author's research in the Indian mints and are detailed here for the
first time. Medals issued by, and on behalf of, Kings & Queens, Maharajahs,
governments, viceroys, durbars, universities, colleges, schools, exhibitions, associations
and societies, are all described in detail along with the rarity and value of each medal.
Far from just a catalogue of medals this work delves into the history of the persons and
places found on British India medals and provides background information on the events and
happenings depicted. Essays placed throughout the book draw together information on more
than twenty-five subjects including: Royal Visits to British India (more than 50 medals
for royal visits between 1869 and 1921), Exhibitions and Shows (more than 100 medals),
Parsis in India (more than 50 medals), Viceroy Presentation Medals (17 Viceroy medals are
illustrated with much new information), Agricultural & Horticultural Societies,
Asiatic Society of Bengal, Railway Medals, Chief's Colleges, Photography in India, and
many more including an essay on Durbars, Titles, Costumes, Caste & Ceremonies, as they
relate to medals. The major universities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras are represented by
more than 200 medals with strong representation by other universities, schools and
colleges. Numerous medals illustrate Royal Jubilees and other royal events, medical
subjects, art societies, famous persons and rulers of princely states. An extremely
detailed general index is included along with an index of medallists, designers,
engravers, die-cutters, artists, makers, publishers and mints. Destined to become the
standard reference on British India Commemorative and Historical Medals this work
dramatically expands the information available and remains the only work of reference on
the subject. It is a must for dealers, auction houses and collectors, or, indeed, for
anyone interested in the history, social development and progress of British India. FROM
BACK FLAP: Robert P. Puddester has been a collector of coins and medals for many years,
specializing in the issues of British India and the Princely States. A Foreign Service
Officer with the Canadian government he served postings in Hong Kong, Los Angeles,
Copenhagen, Port of Spain, New Delhi, Singapore and then back to Hong Kong again. He left
government service to start his own business, Puddester Capital Management Ltd., in Hong
Kong where he lived for eight years before retiring to British Columbia. During his
residence in India from 1983 to 1986 and during numerous trips thereafter he has been in
an excellent position to unearth unrecorded medals, to delve into their background and
history, and to conduct research. Mr Puddester published A Catalogue of British India
Historical Medals in 1987 and has written numerous articles for worldwide numismatic
publications. He is currently working on three additional volumes in this series dealing
with orders, decorations and military medals, rifle association and shooting medals,
sporting medals, princely state commemorative and historical medals, and tokens, passes,
and other paranumismatica.
EXCERPTS FROM REVIEWS: Spink Numismatic Circular As befits
India, the jewel in the crown of the British Empire, this is a gem of a book. I have no
hesitation in venturing the opinion that it will prove to be one of the numismatic
publishing highlights of the year. ....lavishly illustrated and handsomely bound ....
printed on high quality paper .... as for the price at £45, it represents outstanding
value for money. David Vice Format of Birmingham
// Journal of the Oriental Numismatic
Society Production values are excellent. The book is well bound, with an attractive
dust cover. Paper quality is very good and printing very clear. The publishers, Spink, are
to be congratulated for the care and attention that has gone into the production. Most of
all, the author is to be congratulated for producing an excellent piece of work, that will
certainly be the standard reference for this series. S. L. Goron, Editor Oriental
Numismatic Society Newsletter
// The Orders and Medals Research Society (London,
England) ....compile a magnificent record of 200 years of British military, educational,
domestic and social history in India and Burma, as represented by medals. The 562 pages
are packed with particulars of some 1,200 medals, of which some 500 .... are illustrated
with excellent crisp photographs. It is likely that few in the British and Indian Armies
and Volunteers were unaffected by the events covered by these medals-the military
commemoratives, life saving rewards, Royal visit, Durbar and Viceroys awards, Masonic
items, Exhibition, University and School prizes ..... Other strengths are the detailed
coverage of the Parsee community, who were so significant in the commercial and charitable
life of Bombay, and of the prominent and insignificant British and Indian civilians who
comprised the fabric of the sub-continent and the places where they lived. Mr Puddester
has become ....the foremost expert on the subject.... producing what will become the
standard work on Indian medals. David Mahoney The Orders and Medals Research Society
// World Coin News Charts the medallic history of the British Empire in India and
Burma, featuring more than 1,200 medals, 500 of which are illustrated, commemorating or
acknowledging, events, personages, institutions and significant milestones and
achievemants of the Raj. A comprehensive work Editors, World Coin News
// Journal of
Orders and Medals Society of America There is .... much in this volume to interest the
collector of wearable and non-wearable awards. Such items include the Viceroys Medals,
the special medal awarded to Herbert Edwardes for his services in the Punjab, the Empress
of India Medal, the medals for various Royal Visits, and other military-related awards.
Anyone with an interest in the history of India during the British Raj will find it
fascinating. The book is profusely illustrated .... he has produced as comprehensive a
book on this subject as we are ever likely to see. The quality of this publication is way
above that of most medal books, and the content makes it a must for anyone with an
interest in British India Mike Shaw Journal of Orders & Medals Society of America
// Canadian Numismatic Journal (Official Publication of the Canadian Numismatic
Association This is a monumental work consisting of 562 pages loaded with photographs.
Adding to its enjoyment are the numerous historical write-ups. Medals are grouped under
more than 25 subjects such as royal visits, exhibitions and viceroy presentations as well
as major universities with over 200 medals represented. Geoffrey G. Bell, F.C.N.A.,
F.C.N.R.S. President, Canadian Numismatic Association
// NUMISMATIST (official
publication of the American Numismatic Association). ...."hundreds of new medals were
uncovered through the author's extensive research at the Calcutta and Bombay Mints. This
562-page, 7 1/2 x 10-inch hardcover work includes 500 black-and-white illustrations, a
bibliography and detailed general index, along with an index of medalists, designers,
engravers, die-cutters, artists. The book delves into the background of the subjects
depicted on the pieces, presenting more than 25 related articles. This handsome text is
destined to become a standard reference". The editors, The Numismatist. |
