A journey to Katmandu (the capital of Nepaul) with the camp of Jung Bahadoor; including a sketch of the ambassador at home.
by OLIPHANT, Laurence
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London, John Murray, 1852. . First edition. Small 8vo, x, 214 pp., four pages ads dated May 1852 at end, frontispiece map, original red printed boards lettered in black, rebacked red calf, a very good copy.
A scarce account of Nepal. In 1851 he accompanied Jang Bahadur on his return to Nepal after his embassy to England. Includes a chapter on the trade of Nepal at that time. Includes some big game adventures including tiger hunting.
Czech, Asian, p154; Marshall 546; Yakushi O20.
A scarce account of Nepal. In 1851 he accompanied Jang Bahadur on his return to Nepal after his embassy to England. Includes a chapter on the trade of Nepal at that time. Includes some big game adventures including tiger hunting.
Czech, Asian, p154; Marshall 546; Yakushi O20.
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- Bookseller
- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
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- 85038
- Title
- A journey to Katmandu (the capital of Nepaul) with the camp of Jung Bahadoor; including a sketch of the ambassador at home.
- Author
- OLIPHANT, Laurence
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London, John Murray, 1852.
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