[William Henry Davenport Adams] - India Pictorial and Descriptive

London, T. Nelson and Sons, 1888. First edition. Cloth. A scarce proof copy of Davenport Adam's vivid exploration of the history of India and its prominent cities, a lavishly illustrated work. A scarce proof copy; the half-title, frontispiece, title page, and proof of the first leaf of the preface measure at 12" by 8.5", the rest of the text measuring at 13" by 10". The rest of the text is printed and paginated to the recto only.Illustrated with a frontispiece, thirty-six plates, and ninety-two in-text engravings.Collated, complete.A beautiful exploration of the culture and history of India.The author, William Henry Davenport Adams, provides an interesting insight into the British colonisation of India. Divided into two sections; section one looks at the journey to India, the general view of the Peninsula, and the natural history of the country. The second section looks at the prominent Indian cities, from Bombay to Calcutta. William Henry Davenport Adams was a prolific author of works including 'History, Topography, and Antiquities of the Isle of Wight', 'Memorable Battles in English History', and 'Wonders of the Vegetable World&apos. In the original cloth binding. Externally, boards and spine are rubbed with marks, marking heavier to the front board. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine is discoloured. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with the occasional spot and handling mark. Small tape repair to the plate facing page vii. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .

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