Personal observations on Sindh;
the manners and customs of its inhabitants; and its productive capabilities; with a sketch of its history, a narrative of recent events, and an account of the connection of the British government with that country to the present period.
Stock Code 112514
London, Longman, Brown, Green, 1843
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Mrs Postans' advance copy. Postans (1808-46) was assistant to the political agent in Sindh and Baluchistan. A comprehensive description of Sindh including Karachi, Hyderabad, and the River Indus.
First edition. 8vo, xv, 402 pp., inscribed at head of title: to be published on the 12th inst' and 'Mrs Postans', colour lithographed frontispiece, 13 text illustrations, folding map (neat repairs), some slight foxing, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, a very good copy.
First edition. 8vo, xv, 402 pp., inscribed at head of title: to be published on the 12th inst' and 'Mrs Postans', colour lithographed frontispiece, 13 text illustrations, folding map (neat repairs), some slight foxing, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, a very good copy.
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