Sketches Chiefly Relating to the History, Religion, Learning, and Manners of the Hindoos, With a Concise Account of the Present State of the Native Powers of Hindostan. in Two Volumes

[Craufurd, Quintin]

Published by T. Cadell and W. Davies, London, 1792

About this Item

Engraved vignette on title pages; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 730 pages; 1792 T. Cadell, London. 2nd edition, much enlarged. In two volumes. Xii, 362; iv, 332, [20] (index, errata) pp. Lacking the folding plate assigned to Vol I. This copy ex-library, complete in contents, save for the folding plate, but with bindings in disrepair. A binding copy. Prior basic restorations have failed and little is left to salvage of the bindings. Cords perished. Occasional library circular blind stamp to page surface; informational text bookplate for the prior owner, John Watts de Peyster, whose book and monetary donations established the Library at Franklin and Marshall College, are mounted to the verso of title pages both volumes. The contents in generally VG condition, suitable for rebinding. Craufurd served some years with the East India Company, and his observations on politics, religion and daily life extend beyond India to his views on Japan, Korea, "Siam" and China. Shabby copy for binding only . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping. Seller Inventory # 46142

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sketches Chiefly Relating to the History, ...

Publisher: T. Cadell and W. Davies, London

Publication Date: 1792

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

Edition: 2nd edition, enlarged.