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SIRR, Henry Charles.
Ceylon and the Cingalese; Their History, Government, and Religion, and the Antiquities, Institutions, Produce, Revenue, and Capabilities of the Island; with anecdotes illustrating the manners and customs of the people.
William Shoberl, London 1850. First edition. 2 vols, 8vo, 2 tinted lithographed frontispieces, one map, 8 illustrations, tissue guards, bookplates, some minor spotting not affecting the plates, contemporary half calf gilt, labels, spine gilt decorated; an attractive copy.
Sir Henry Charles Sirr (1807-1872) was vice-consul at Hong-Kong in 1843 and wrote the above volume on Ceylon with an account of the Kandian rebellion at that time. Scarce.
Price: £ 680
US Dollar Price: $ 1030
Stock Number: 49358