The Court and Camp of Runjeet Sing (Ranjit Singh). With an Introductory Sketch of the Origin and Rise of the Sikh State
Published by London, Henry Colburn, 1840
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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Condition: Used - Good
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8vo HB. pp; xliv, 236, iv (Catalogue). Frontis & 15 additional engraved plates as called for. Edges untrimmed. Binding generally sound, with two sections; pp. xxiii-50, and pp.131-142 coming loose but still attached. Varying degrees of spotting to engravings, with some offsetting to opposite pages, and some isolated light spotting scattered throughout text. 1906-dated ownership inscription to ffep, with double marks to both pastedowns, possibly where a cover of sorts was attached at some point. Externally Good in publisher's blind-tooled and gilt green cloth, with gilt vignette of Ranjit Singh to upper board. Bumping to corners and foot of the spine, with some damage to the head of the spine. Old marking and some fading to both boards and spine, with a single white mark to the spine, and another to the lower board. An extremely rare title, and essential to any collection on Sikh history. WorldCat giving only a handful of copies. One other copy offered for sale at time of this listing, and two good auction results in the last 15 years (Bonhams in 2010 / Jodhpur sale in 2013). Additional pictures on request. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Court and Camp of Runjeet Sing (Ranjit Singh). With an Introductory Sketch of the Origin and Rise of the Sikh State
- Author
- OSBORNE, The Hon. W.G.
- Publisher
- London, Henry Colburn, 1840
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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