Esq thomas broughton (9 Ergebnisse)

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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 4to. Full calf binding with blind palm leaf tooling, framed in gilt. Title on new green leather spine label. Blind scrollwork tooling on spine. Marbled edges. Marbled endpapers. [14], 358, [1]. With ten coloured engravings incl. frontis, from drawings by a native artist. Wear to boards, edges and corners, light scratches to boards, chip on headcap. Hinges starting to crack. Bookplate and faded label on front pastedown. Light offsetting from bookplate on free endpaper. Light foxing to some pages, light offsetting throughout. Light staining to edges on pp 31-36 and pp 54-55 staining to leaves in margins, text not affected. Slightly roughly cut edges to margins. The purpose of this book is to provide an accurate description of the 'character, manners, domestic habits and religious ceremonies of the Mahrattas.' Broughton (1778-1835), an army officer in the East India Company, first arrived in India while serving as a cadet in the Bengal establishment in 1795, and eventually rose to the position of captain in 1805, major in 1816, and colonel in 1829. The book consists of a series of 32 letters addressed to his brother, and most of the letters describe the events and the environment of the Rajputana Region, beginning with an account of a journey from Agra to Kerowli. The letters which follow all contain fascinating descriptions of festivals and other events, and cultured encounters of all kinds, painting a vivid portrait of life for the British in early nineteenth century India. Dedication addressed to Marques Wellesley (Richard Wellesley), the Governor General in Council, member of the Order of the Garter.…

Zustand: New. Print on Demand pp. 282.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1820 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 281 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 281.…

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1813. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 392, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 392 392.…