(Sumatra Island). MARSDEN (William). - Lot 28

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(Sumatra Island). MARSDEN (William). - Lot 28
(Sumatra Island). MARSDEN (William). History of Sumatra, in which are treated the government, commerce, arts, laws, customs and manners of the inhabitants, the natural productions and ancient political state of this Isle. Translated from English on the second edition, with maps. A Paris, chez Buisson, 1788 two volumes small in-8 (21x13 cm), marbled contemporary calf (a little rubbed, head cap of volume I restored, corners dulled and missing). (4)-16-360 pages, one folding map and one alphabet plate (from page 350 onwards, the pages have been interchanged by binding). (4)-353 (2). (Some foxing). The most complete study of the island, from the point of view of its population, customs, language, games, opium, etc., ever published.
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