1859 Curry and Rice on Forty Plates Our Station in India G F Atkinson Second Ed

Description: Click here to see our other books! Curry & Rice On Forty Plates Or The Ingredients of Social Life at 'Our Station' in India George Francklin Atkinson 1859 Day and Son : London 12" by 8.5" [80], [40 plates] SUMMARY A profusely illustrated work regarding India in the nineteenth century. Providing a somewhat satirical insight into the colonies in occupied India. This is the second edition of this work, and is held in the publisher's original binding. Colour Plates,Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION An undated work, dated using the Oxford University and National Library of Scotland entries on copac. In a well-preserved condition, with the plates remaining relatively bright. Illustrated, with forty plates drawn by the author, George Francklin Atkinson. Collated, complete. Adhered to the work, at the gutter of the poem following the dedication is a photograph of a young Indian lady in traditional dance costume, wearing ghungroos and a large jewellery headpiece. The photograph is undated. Loosely inserted is a photograph of a large house in the countryside, this photo is undated also. Each satirical illustration has two pages of accompanying text. The text and photographs depict life at a British colonial station in Bengal. Emphasis is drawn on British officials and residents of a high social status such as the magistrate, colonel and doctor. There is a plate that regards 'our German missionary'. He also focuses on racing, pig-sticking and tiger shooting. Atkinson was Captain in the Bengal Engineers and he drew on his own experiences for this work. He previously wrote a work titled 'The Indian Mutiny' which was published in 1857-8. To the preface Atkinson notes that this work is 'drawn to exhibit the customs of society on the Bengal side' of India 'as it was necessary throughout to adhere to some one character of people among whom the English were located.' He addresses his humour in the work and says 'my object was not to illustrate perfection but to afford amusement'. CONDITION In the publisher's original decorative binding. This work has been rebacked with the original spine laid down and the boards preserved. Externally, generally smart. Bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of spine. Several marks to boards. Laid down spine is lifting slightly to the head. Illustrated title page is loosening. Prior owner's inscription to the title page, dated 1932. Bound in, possibly during the rebacking, is a photograph of a young Indian lady in traditional dance costume. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Occasional scattered spots to pages. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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