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Nizam von Hyderabad

Nizam von Hyderabad

Possibly the earliest postcard of a named Indian ruler, the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mahbood Ali Khan, Asif Jah VI, one of the world's richest men and ruler of Hyderabad state from 1869 until 1911.

Postmarked Deccan, unclear date, and Dautzer [Germany?],

[Rajah on Carpet]

[Rajah on Carpet]

A hand painted postcard that – if it was also purchased in Ahmedabad, from where it was sent – suggests that these rare postcards relative to the mass-printed ones were also available outside of Bombay. Postmarked 30 November 1908 and sent to Mr.

A Typical Maharajah

A Typical Maharajah

An early Tuck's painted postcard, and one of the earliest numbered series (2623) with an Indian theme. The theme suggests that the cards represents the Delhi Darbar of 1903 as other cards include the Viceregal Party.

The message on this card

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