Mountstuart Elphinstone - The History of India: The Hindu and Mahometan Periods - 1857

No. 88802015

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A very RARE and interesting book...."The History of India. The Hindu and Mahometan Periods", 1857 fourth one volume edition of this compelling survey of Indian history by Mountstuart Elphinstone 1779-1859, a Scottish statesman and historian associated with the government of British India. He was a noted administrator, becoming Lieutenant Governor of Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1819 where he is credited with promoting popular education and the local administration of laws; opening several educational institutions accessible to the Indian population. He twice refused appointment as Governor-General of India, famously preferring to complete this History instead, first published in 1841 in two volumes.
Book in very good condition, inside clean and complete, Externally original boards with new spine, light wear around edges and corners, shelfwear,pencil annotations on rear free endpapers. Very few copies selling worldwide. SCARCE.

A very RARE and interesting book...."The History of India. The Hindu and Mahometan Periods", 1857 fourth one volume edition of this compelling survey of Indian history by Mountstuart Elphinstone 1779-1859, a Scottish statesman and historian associated with the government of British India. He was a noted administrator, becoming Lieutenant Governor of Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1819 where he is credited with promoting popular education and the local administration of laws; opening several educational institutions accessible to the Indian population. He twice refused appointment as Governor-General of India, famously preferring to complete this History instead, first published in 1841 in two volumes.
Book in very good condition, inside clean and complete, Externally original boards with new spine, light wear around edges and corners, shelfwear,pencil annotations on rear free endpapers. Very few copies selling worldwide. SCARCE.

Number of Books
1
Subject
Geography, History
Book Title
The History of India: The Hindu and Mahometan Periods
Condition
Very good
Author/ Illustrator
Mountstuart Elphinstone
Publication year oldest item
1857
Height
25 cm
Edition
Reprint
Width
18 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
John Murray
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
698

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Tutto come da descrizione. Soddisfatto

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beautiful book the etchings inside are so elegant, very happy for the purchase. Thanks to the seller

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Happy for you. enjoy

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Très bien emballé, conforme et livraison rapide.

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Bellissima raccolta, regalo graditissimo per mia moglie (professoressa di inglese in pensione).

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user-7a76d8334970

Tear and significant missing on the inner pages plus unsightly spots p.78. Seem to me not reported and does not justify the "very good condition".

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Le livre est un peu usé (moisisses d'humidité) : normal pour ne édition de 1896. le frais d'envoie sont toutefois un peu excessifs.

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very good condition of the book Thank you

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