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BURTON, Richard Francis. Sindh, and the races that Inhabit the Valley of the Indus; with Notices of the Topography and History of the Province. London: Wm. H. Allen, 1851.
8o (218 x 140 mm). Folding map printed on light blue paper. Publisher's gilt-lettered, ribbed terracotta cloth, covers blind-stamped with triple rule and central medallion (light darkening to spine slightly frayed at head and foot, minor chipping to corners). Provenance: H. Bailliere (bookseller's label on front paste-down); American Institute Library (embossed blindstamp on title).
FIRST EDITION. Finding that no detailed study of the region existed, the young Burton produced one and dedicated it to the Directors of the East India Company. Penzer p. 40; Casada 60.
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FIRST EDITION. Finding that no detailed study of the region existed, the young Burton produced one and dedicated it to the Directors of the East India Company. Penzer p. 40; Casada 60.