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Shoberl, Frederic (editor).
The World in Miniature: Tibet and India Beyond the Ganges; Containing A Description of the Character, Manners, Customs, Dress, Religion, Amusements, & c. of the Nations Inhabiting Those Countries.
Publisher: Printed for R. Ackermann, London;
Date of Publication: 1824
Stock Code: 9659
12 mo bound in sixes, pp. xi, [1], 352. 12 full page hand-coloured plates. Original publishers’ paper-covered boards with printed paper label to spine. Spine and boards partially toned, with very slight loss to head of spine and joints cracked but holding; boards lightly scuffed with wear to corners; shelf mark at head of spine. Ownership inscription to ffep dated 1858; very light scattered foxing otherwise contents clean. Overall a Very Good copy. Part of the 36 volume World in Miniature series, covering Tibet, Bhutan, Burma and South East Asia. Scarce, especially in original binding. £200.00