62 60 60. A SIGNED LETTER FROM RANJITSINHJI to KING GEORGE V - 6th March 1932 6th March 1932 typed letter on The Palace, Jamnagar, Kathiawar letterhead, with Ranjitsinhji’s crest embossed in green, signed by Ranji at the end. A highly important historical document, addressed to King George V when Ranji had been elected to represent the interests of the Indian Princely dynasties with regard to their future in the political organization of India. “Your Highness, the critical position in which the Indian States find themselves at the present moment.....to take a decision in regard to Federation which will unquestionably determine the future of our States and of our dynasties..... cannot, in the nature of things, be long delayed.... I fear that if we of the Indian States embark upon the pursuit of this ideal as something that can be attained immediately, we shall involve ourselves in the certain calamity of shipwreck and disaster.....it is the responsibility which attaches to me in my capacity as a member of the Standing Committee of the Chamber of Princes - that has impelled me to take the present step of addressing Your Highness....will appreciate my conviction that the time has come when it is the duty of all true friends of our ORDER, as well as of all true patriots to speak our minds without fear or favour... ” Split at folds; one fold stained. Sold together with a bound copy of the “Proceedings of the Meetings of the Chamber of Princes (Narendra Mandal), March 1931; 76pp, including a folding enclosure “Air Navigation in Indian States”; 8vo, red cloth, upper cover with royal arms and gilt-stamped title. PROVENANCE: Jamnagar Palace Collection.������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ $2,500–3,000 61. AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM, ENGLAND 1934 official team photograph (17 x 22cm), together with an autographed letter to Ern Bromley on letterhead “Australian Board Of Control For International Cricket” dated 5th Feb. 1934, signed W.H. Jeanes (Secretary), block mounted and laminated with the associated envelope. (2 frames).��������������������������������� $120–150 62. WILD, Roland “The Biography of Colonel His Highness Shri Sir RANJITSINHJI Vibhaji, Maharaja Jam Saheb of Nawanagar” , frontispiece portrait, map, 25 plates with 32 subjects, Appendix with 8 plates of Ranjitsihji’s jewellery including the celebrated 39 carat emerald; upper cover with gilt-stamped title and the arms of Nawanager stamped in gold and colours; original vellum, the edges bevelled, top edges gilt, others uncut., Imp. 8vo, London 1934 [Rich & Cowan Limited, London]. 330pp. First edition, Limited to 230 copies of which this is numbered 161 in manuscript and signed by the author. Some stains, insect damage and marks but extremely rare. Provenance: Jamnagar Palace Museum Collection. Although written with his consent and co-operation Ranji died before the publication of this biography. ���������������� $500–750 63 63. DON BRADMAN toby jug, made by Marutomo Ware, circa 1934; fine condition. 15cm high.���������������������������������� $200–250 17