Lot no. 1002
Narrative of a journey through the upper provinces of India, from Calcutta to Bombay, 1824-1825, (with notes upon Ceylon). An account of a journey to Madras and the southern provinces, 1826, and letters written in India [...]. 2 vols, 4to: front.-xlvii-[1]-631-[1], front.-vi-[2]-515-[1] pp.; 9 (of 10) pl. (pl. Pagoda in vol. I missing as often; occ. sl. foxing and soiling, damp stain to upper margin of p. 95 vol. II). - First edition illustrated with 2 frontispieces, 8 plates, one map hand-coloured in outline and in-text ill. The English Anglican Heber (1783-1826) served as bishop of Calcutta for 3 years, from 1823 until his death. He travelled widely in the country during his stay.
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