A country house library in south-west Scotland was the source of an album of 19th century photographs of India that provided a Valentine’s Day surprise at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh.
It had come by descent from a family member who had served in India as an officer (the rank or regiment now unknown) in the 19th century.
Estimated at £5000-8000, it took £32,000 (plus 25% buyer’s premium).