258-259 / 310
65
RISQUE DRAWINGS BY SADEQUAIN,
PRIVATELY ISSUED
SADEQUAIN - EXQUISITE DRAWINGS AND VERSE
Translated and Introduction by Khushwant Singh
Edited and Compiled by Aziz Kurtha
Published in 1999 by Indus and Ganges Publishers,
Sudbury, UK
Printed in Mumbai
30 sheets of erotic and risque drawings and text and a
sheet of tracing paper bearing the portrait of Sadequain,
all contained in an orange card portfolio
Actually privately printed and extremely elusive
CONDITION: A fine portfolio with presentation
inscription on cover by Kurtha
Size: 15 x 11 inches
Presented here is a rare collector's item for the
Sadequain enthusiast. This portfolio, titled 'Sadequain
- Exquisite Drawings and Verse', contains 20 sketches
by Sadequain, reproductions of hand-written verse
withEnglish translations, spread over 30 loose sheets of
thick paper suitable for framing. The translations were
done by Khushwant Singh, and the portfolio edited and
compiled by Aziz Kurtha. The portfolio was published
in 1999 in the UK by Indus and Ganges Publishers,
but printed by Vakil & Sons in India. The folder is
approximately 11 inches wide, 15 inches tall, and 0.5
inches thick.
The portfolio is in very good condition. A fine portfolio
with presentation inscription on cover by Aziz Kurtha.
Rs 1,00,000-Rs 1,20,000
$1,540-$1,850