Imperial Durbar 1877, Flagstaff Tower

Lieutenant C. Pulley The Imperial Assembly of India at Delhi: Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, Passing the Flagstaff Tower Original 19th c. Engraving (possibly wood engraving) (Engraver unknown) Printed in Illustrated London News supplement of 27 January 1877 20.8 x 28.5 cms / 8.1 x 11” app. Non-exportable antiquity. Cannot be exported out of India. (The work will be shipped without a frame. Framing is available on request.) * The scene depicts Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, passing the Flagstaff Tower (Northern Ridge, Civil Lines) in Delhi in a procession towards the Imperial Assembly at Coronation Park. The Imperial Durbar of 1877 was organized by Viceroy Lord Lytton to proclaim Queen Victoria as the Empress of India (Kaiser-i-Hind), symbolizing the formal transfer of power to the British Crown. * Condition Report: In good condition overall: no major damage or tears. Some foxing, as clearly visible in the images.