Lot 347

India--Prinsep, G.A.

Rare Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs
Auction: 3 September 2008 at 12:00 BST
£840
Description
An account of steam vessels and of proceedings connected with steam navigation in British India. Calcutta: Government Gazette Press, 1830. First edition, 4to, errata leaf, folding map, frontispiece, 17 plates, (three folding, 7 on india paper), contemporary half calf, a little light spotting, small library blindstamp on title, bookplate
Footnote
Provenance: The Cruising Association. Presentation inscription from Rear Adimiral Sir Edward Owen to Commander Hare, H.M.S. Satellite.
