Considerations on India Affairs; particularly respecting the present state of Bengal and its dependencies. To which is prefixed a Map of those countries, chiefly from actual surveys. The Second Edition.

Published by J. Almon, London, 1772

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212pp plus 184pp Appendix. Ex-library copy with minimal library markings. Red cloth spine, flexible gray boards. Binding secure, spine straight, corners show wear. Split along lower spine edge for about 1.5" on front. Ex-lib sticker on lower spine. Stamped "WITHDRAWN" on title page and "Drew Seminary Library" on back of title page. Barcode on rear free endpaper. No other evidence of library usage on pages, none within text block. Large folding map is intact but detached from binding. Tear along one edge of map. Dutch-born British merchant William Bolts worked as an employee of the British East India Company (Secondi in Council), promoting opium production and opening a woolen mart. In time, he became an independent merchant, after being censured by the Company in 1766 and resigning in 1768. He was taken from his residence and deported at the behest of the East India Company. His book, Considerations on India Affairs, offered previously unavailable insight on the business practices of the company. Though he wasn't particularly successful in redeeming his reputation via the book. it remains a valuable resource for scholars.…

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Title
Considerations on India Affairs; particularly respecting the present state of Bengal and its dependencies. To which is prefixed a Map of those countries, chiefly from actual surveys. The Second Edition.
Author
Bolts, William
Publisher
J. Almon, London
Publication year
1772
Condition
Good-
Book Type
Book
Binding
Soft cover
Edition
2nd Edition.

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The Chatham Bookseller has been in historic Madison, NJ for more than fifty years. Ours is a general shop which emphasizes good literature, art and scholarly books in many different fields. We specialize in rare books, modern first editions and ephemera. The shop is open six days a week and we encourage browsing. We are happy to bring out books listed online upon request. We also do book searches and appraisals. Since April 2026, The Chatham Bookseller has been owned and operated by Kate Park. The store hours are 10-5:30 Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 to 5:00 on Saturday and 11-4 on Sunday. …

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