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FERGUSSON, James (1808-1886). Illustrations of Rock-Cut Temples of India: selected from the best examples of the different series of caves at Ellora, Ajunta, Cuttack, Salsette, Karli, and Mahavellipore. London: John Weale, 1845.
2o (540 x 365mm). Lithographed title and 18 lithographed plates, two plates with two scenes, afer Fergusson by T.C. Dibdin. (Spotting to lithographic title, title and plates.) Contemporary quarter morocco cloth boards, title lettered in gilt on upper cover (plates loose in binding, some staining to covers).
Illustrations of Rock-Cut Temples of India, Text to Accompany the Folio Volume of Plates. London: John Weale, 1845. 8o (222 x 142 mm). 10 lithographed plates (3 folding). (Spotting to plates.) Contemporary cloth, spine gilt lettered.
FIRST EDITION. James Ferguson's work is based on first hand observations in Calcutta, where he studied remains of the ancient Indian architecture. Soon after his return to London, he shared his observations in The Rock-cut Temples of India. Abbey Travel 467. (2)
2o (540 x 365mm). Lithographed title and 18 lithographed plates, two plates with two scenes, afer Fergusson by T.C. Dibdin. (Spotting to lithographic title, title and plates.) Contemporary quarter morocco cloth boards, title lettered in gilt on upper cover (plates loose in binding, some staining to covers).
Illustrations of Rock-Cut Temples of India, Text to Accompany the Folio Volume of Plates. London: John Weale, 1845. 8o (222 x 142 mm). 10 lithographed plates (3 folding). (Spotting to plates.) Contemporary cloth, spine gilt lettered.
FIRST EDITION. James Ferguson's work is based on first hand observations in Calcutta, where he studied remains of the ancient Indian architecture. Soon after his return to London, he shared his observations in The Rock-cut Temples of India. Abbey Travel 467. (2)