Mohan Mehta Vasishtha Dev Signed (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by author upon half-title page. xvi, 196 pp plus six black and white photographic plates illustrating ancient coins, and one plate showing coin monograms. Index. Author's inscription indicates this copy was submitted to the British Museum in 1968 for review. "The chief merit of this book is that it reviews all that has been done on the subject by previous scholars, both Indian and foreign, and embodies the fresh data with fresh interpretations. It is a welcome addition to the existing literature on the subject of ancient Indian history in general, and on that of the early Indian numismatics in particular." - Foreword. Small contemporary price stamp upon copyright page, otherwise book clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding sound. Bit of writing on front flap of dust jacket which shows average wear and is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this important reference. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed.