CURZON OF KEDLESTON, Marquis.: British Government in India. The Story of the Viceroys and Government Houses. BRIGHT SET OF THE FIRST PRINTING , Cassell, [1925]2 vols., 4to., First Edition, with 2 frontispieces in photogravures (original tissue guards present), 72 fine plates on 66, 8 full-page plans and 2 large folding plans, some very light and occasional spotting; original blue cloth, upper boards with gilt frame border, blocked with royal arms and lettered all in gilt, gilt backs, a very good, bright, fresh, clean copy. Sold from an institution with its bookplate and press-mark on front free endpapers, and small label scars on front paste-downs. A sumptuous production published after Curzon's death earlier in the same year. (Book ref. 19808) £180.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Island Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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