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OLDFIELD, Henry Ambrose.
Sketches from Nipal, historical and descriptive, with anecdotes of the court life and wild sports of the country in the time of Maharaja Jang Bahadur, G.C.B., to which is added an essay on Nipalese Buddhism, and illustrations of religious monuments, architecture, and scenery, from the author's own drawings.
Allen, London 1880. First edition. 2 volumes, 8vo., vi, 418; [4], 364pp., 7 chromolithograph plates, 11 other plates, contemporary half morocco gilt, light wear to top of spine vol i, light foxing throughout, a very good copy. Provenance: New South Wales Library of Parliament with gilt armorial stamp to upper cover and foot of spine.
Oldfield had spent 30 years in the area as resident surgeon in Khatmandu so was able to write with great authority covering every aspect of private life, political relations, sport, and religion in that country. A standard work. Yakushi O36.
Price: £ 2250
US Dollar Price: $ 4470
Stock Number: 73221