PERCIVAL, Robert (1765-1826). An Account of the Island of Ceylon, containing Its History, Geography, Natural History, with the Manners and Customs of its Inhabitants; to which is added, the Journal of an Embassy to the Court of Candy. London: C. and R. Baldwin, 1803. 4 o (264 x 209 mm). Half-title. Engraved folding frontispiece map by A. Arrowsmith and three folding charts (some light spotting). Contemporary diced russia gilt (spine a bit faded, front joint a bit tender). Provenance : Joshua Pim (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Generally a fine copy of Percival's account of his three year stay in Ceylon, which began in 1797. He describes the country prior to British rule, outlining manners, customs, climate, industry, etc. Brunet IV:489.
PERCIVAL, Robert (1765-1826). An Account of the Island of Ceylon, containing Its History, Geography, Natural History, with the Manners and Customs of its Inhabitants; to which is added, the Journal of an Embassy to the Court of Candy. London: C. and R. Baldwin, 1803. 4 o (264 x 209 mm). Half-title. Engraved folding frontispiece map by A. Arrowsmith and three folding charts (some light spotting). Contemporary diced russia gilt (spine a bit faded, front joint a bit tender). Provenance : Joshua Pim (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Generally a fine copy of Percival's account of his three year stay in Ceylon, which began in 1797. He describes the country prior to British rule, outlining manners, customs, climate, industry, etc. Brunet IV:489.
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