Indian antiquities: or, dissertations, relative to the ancient geographical divisions, the pure system of primeval theology, the grand code of civil laws, the original form of government, and the various and profound literature, of Hindostan. Compared, throughout, with the religion, laws, government, and literature, of Persia, Egypt, and Greece. The whole intended as introductory to the history of Hindostan upon a comprehensive scale. Vol. IV. In which the oriental triads of deity are extensively investigated.
Thomas Maurice (1754-1824)
Category
Books
Date
1794
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Chastleton House, Oxfordshire
NT 3097551.4
Summary
Bibliographic description
v.4. 22 cm. Provenance: Adhered to front pastedown: armorial bookplate of 'H. P. Sperling [Henry Piper Sperling, Esq. of Epping' in the list of subscribers]. In ink on front pastedown 'Emma Sperling'. Binding: Eighteenth-century half calf, marbled-paper boards, gold-ruled spine. Black spine labels with gilt lettering, mostly worn.
Provenance
From the library of Alan Clutton-Brock (1904-1976), thence by descent to his daughter, Eleanor Clutton-Brock, the current vendor. Ownership by EC-B confirmed by the auction house.
Makers and roles
Thomas Maurice (1754-1824)