The Indian Empire.
London: The London Printing and Publishing Company Limited, 1858-61. 3 volume set, 11" tall. A classic Victorian half calf with gilt raised bands, twin labels and fine gilt tooling to the panels. Illustrated with 3 engraved title pages, 2 folding hand-colored maps and 120 full paged steel engravings. There is a degree of staining to several plates in particular to the title pages and frontispieces, volume 2 suffering particularly badly, but still a very good looking set on the shelf and complete. This fascinating work covers 'The History, Topography, Geology, Climate, Population, Chief Cities and Provinces: Tributary and Protected States: Military Power and Resources: Religion, Education, Crime: Land Tenures; Staple Products; Government; Finance, and Commerce. With a Full Account of The Mutiny of the Bengal Army; Of the Insurrection in Western India; and an Exposition of The Alleged Causes.'