Galletti arthur (1 risultati)

First edition, translating sections of memoranda by Julius V. S. van Gollenesse (1743) and Adriaan Moens (1781). These two historical sources describe territorial rulers and their governing elite, trade and economic conditions, piracy, and the activities of the Dutch East India Company. The lead author, Arthur Galletti (1877-1967), worked in the Madras Presidency from 1900, eventually serving for three decades. His interest in the welfare of ordinary Indians set him at odds with many fellow civil servants. In 1918, he became the subject of an investigation for refusing to toast King George V on Empire Day. Large quarto (331 x 205 mm). With 2 plates (1 folding); 3 maps and plans (2 folding). Mid-century black cloth library binding, front cover lettered in silver. Old library ink stamp on title page. Binding sturdy, first map shaved close, pinhole of worming in upper margin throughout, couple of latitudinal figures affected, folding plan with short closed tear at fore edge: very good.…