Thomas george powell captain (1 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Folio 21 1/2 x 15 inches- bound in publisher's half red morocco over red printed boards, spine relaid. Ornate gilt title to the upper board. Printed title, dedication, 12 page description of the inhabitants of the Himalayas, list of plates and illustrated with a lithograph title and 23 large, plain lithograph plates followed by a map. Complete. Spotting to the lithograph title and the map- otherwise just occasional spotting as usual. First edition. George Powell Thomas (18081857) was a Major in the 3rd Bengal European Regiment who died at the Battle of Agra during the Indian Mutiny. He was described as a man of consummate courage, a man of genius, an artist and a poet. Abbey Travel 470.…