The history, antiquities, topography, and statistics of eastern India ... Vol. 3, Puraniya, Ronggopoor and Assam
1838, First Edition. London : W.H. Allen and Co. A strong reading copy, disbound as issued. Preliminary and final leaves somewhat foxed, with the interior showing only the expected faint foxing and offsetting of age. Text shaken before p. 17; p. 455 loose, with text remaining otherwise sound. A very serviceable copy. Item #478077
Physical description; xxxii, 713 pages : illustrations, plates (some folded), maps, plans ; 23 cm. Notes; "The history, antiquities, topography, and statistics of eastern India ... in relation to their geology, mineralogy, botany, agriculture, commerce, manufactures, fine arts, population, religion, education, statistics, etc ... surveyed under orders of the supreme government, collated from original documents at the East India House." Subjects; India – Description and travel – 19th century. India – History – 19th century. India – Social life and customs – 19th century. Eastern India – History – 19th century. Bihar (India) – History. Assam (India) – History.
Price: €120.00