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A sketch of the topography and statistics of Dacca.

Stock Code 95713

Calcutta, G.H. Huttman, Military Orphan Press, 1840

Original price £1,250.00 - Original price £1,250.00
Original price £1,250.00
£1,250.00
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Rare Calcutta imprint. A valuable survey of the city, which was administered by the East India Company and served as a strategic link to the frontier of the north-eastern states of Tripura and Assam. It includes information on the important muslin trade.

Then the Civil Surgeon, Taylor established Dhaka College as an English school.

First edition. 8vo, vi, 371pp., large folding map, folding table, neat restoration to blank margin of title, contemporary half calf, marbled boards, light wear to sides and edges, a very good copy of a scarce title.

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A sketch of the topography and statistics of Dacca.

TAYLOR, James.

Stock code: 95713

£1,250.00

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