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A BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF INDIA WITH EXTRACTS FROM A JOURNAL KEPT IN THE PROVINCES, NEPAL, &C. 1855; Thomas Erskine Perry (Inscribed); 1st Edition; London, John Murray; Full Leather ; 8/277 Pages; w4.3"xh6.6"; Very Rare! ATTRIBUTES: Beautiful full red morocco leather cover design with gold decorative borders, pretty gold centerpiece to front (India Symbol?), matching lovely gold binding, gold gilded cover/inner cover edges, gold gilded page edges, Inscribed verso first end page "From the Author March 1857", and a Great Travel/History Read! SUMMARY: Thomas Erskine Perry became a judge of the Supreme Court of Bombay in 1840, taking up office the following year and remaining in India for the next eleven years. The present work, written after his return to Britain, contains a first part devoted to an overview of Indian geography, society, natural history, and the like. The second part comprises Erskine s Journal of a Vacation Trip in India, through Rajputana, the North-West Provinces, and Nepal , the high-point of which is his visit to Katmandu. Sir Thomas Erskine Perry (20 July 1806 – 22 April 1882) was a British Liberal politician and judge in India . After serving as chief justice of the supreme court in Bombay and as a Member of Parliament in Britain, he served as a member of the Council of India for 21 years. CONDITION: Good. IMPORTANT READ If any problems with product, email me and we will work out a solution. Must have payment arrangements within 7 days or will relist item. If purchasing more than one item, hold payment so I can deduct shipping. I like to send off after a week or so. Bubble wrapped and then wrapped in cardboard and mailed in a bubble wrapped envelope in most cases. Will Ship Worldwide. Flat Domestic Shipping Fee of $4.99. Click on Tab for International Rate Above My Title, typically $32.99, Canada $27.99, but depends on size/weight. Additional shipping services/rates can be applied. Tracking Number will be on your invoice details page. We typically ship daily. We accept paypal, c.c., m.o. !!Thanks for Viewing!!
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