A Short History of India and of the Frontier States of Afghanistan, Nipal, and Burma J. Talboys Wheeler
1880. New Edition. 744 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Inscription 'Annie Wheeler, from her brother' to reverse of frontispiece map, presumably from the author. Includes 13 maps present as expected. Pages are mildly tanned with heavy foxing. Mild cracking to hinges, however binding remains firm. Mild thumb-marking present. Additional inscription 'Theosophical Society, Norwich Branch' to reverse of map. Boards have light edgewear with corner crushing and notable marking to boards. Heavy tanning to spine, which has mild crushing and tearing to ends. Mild water stains and droplets to boards. Mild brown marks to rear. Gilt lettering slightly dulled.