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OATEN, Edwd. Farley. European travellers in india during the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries; the evidence afforded by them with respect to indian social institutions, & the nature & influence of indian government.

London. Kegan Paul Trench Trübner and Company, 1909. First edition.
8vo. xiv, [2], 274pp, [2]. Original publisher's red cloth, stamped in gilt and blind. Lightly rubbed, fore-edge a trifle stained. Scattered spotting. Armorial bookplate of Florence Mary Head to FEP. Presentation copy, inked inscription to recto of FFEP: 'To Miss Head with the Author's homage', further inscription to recto of front blank fly-leaf: 'This book, which describes the adventures of Englishmen and other Europeans who travelled in India, is presented by the author to the last. and most delightfully interesting of them all, in sincere homage, and in token of his deep appreciation of a graciously accorded friendship. Edward F. Oaten. Calcutta, March 22. 1912'.
The first edition of an authoritative survey of early European travellers and missionaries to India by professor of History at the Presidency College, Calcutta, Edward Farley Oaten (1884-1973).

Florence Mary Head (1881-1979), daughter of tea dealer Sir Robert Garnett Head, pioneering female aviator.
£ 150.00 Antiquates Ref: 25702