Signed copy of a Madras printed History of India 1857

Morris, Henry, M.C.S.: The History of India. Printed and Published for the Madras School Book Society. Scottish Press. [Madras] 1857 2nd edition 8vo.

xviii, 300pp, [i author’s advertiement. Contemporary full leather gilt a little wear to the head and tail of spine and corners, all edges gilt, a very clean copy inscribed on the ffep To our dear Parents with the affectionate love of Harry & Harriet Morris. October 5th 1857 . The first edition was published the previous year. An attractive association copy of a scarce book.   nov4/2

One of our illustrations shows the entry for Henry Morris in the madras Civil Service as listed in the previous work offered today – nov4/1