1902 Photogravure Warren Hastings Governor General India Impeached Privy XEG4

This is an original 1902 black and white photogravure of Right Honorable Warren Hastings (Dec. 6, 1732-Aug. 22, 1818) of the British Privy Council. Originally appointed as Governor General of India, he was impeached in 1787 on numerous counts of crimes and misdemeanors concerning his conduct in governmental decisions, particularly those of finances, in India. In 1795 the verdict would finally come back resulting in an acquittal, but by that time he had already moved forward with his life and would be named a member of the of Privy Council in 1814.

CONDITION

This 109+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is a plate impression bordering the image in this print.

• Product Type: Original Photogravure; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 8.5 inches; 14 x 22 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William, First Anglo-Mysore War, Governor General of Bengal

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