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Postans (1808-46) was assistant to the political agent in Sindh and Baluchistan
Postans (1808-46) was assistant to the political agent in Sindh and Baluchistan
Postans (1808-46) was assistant to the political agent in Sindh and Baluchistan

Mrs Postans' advance copy


POSTANS, Thomas.

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.

London, Longman, Brown, Green, 1843.

£1,650.00
£1,650.00

Personal observations on Sindh;

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The author's wife's advanced 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; 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; xv, 402 pp.

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Postans (1808-46) was assistant to the political agent in Sindh and Baluchistan

Personal observations on Sindh;

£1,650.00
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