The original picture book titled "Gandhi Ke Paath Par" authored by Bharat Sahai was published by Dhoomimal Dharam Das in December 1948 and highlights the various ideals Mahatma Gandhi put forward for a better India.
With an estimated price of Rs 5 to Rs 7 lakhs, the book is expected to sell for at atleast Rs 10 lakhs, auctioneers said in a statement.
"Apart from the fact that it is one of the physical embodiments of Gandhian principles for the nation and the self, this book has a hand written note by J B Kripalani at the start, elucidating in a long note bearing as a testimonial for Gandhian Principles," auctioneers said.
Following up on the sale to be hosted on the online platform www.Bidsvilla.Com are two more sales -- the Movie Memorabilia auction scheduled for October 16-17 and the Fine Arts auction lined up for October 19-20.
Film memorabilia from 1900 including old posters, synopsis, lobby cards, LPs etc. Of movies from 1900s like "Mughal-e-Azam", "Guide", "Mother India" among others also includes a special "Hollywood section" where posters from classical by Alfred Hitchcock and Charlie Chaplin will be up for sale.