A lovely copy of this very scarce study of Indian numismatics, first
deluxe edition, a very scarce copy limited to one-thousand printed. A
fascinating study in the couplets found on Indian coins from the Mughal
Empire, which reveal and reflect the history and culture of Mughal
Emperors and Persians, telling of the shaky to glorious fortunes of the
empire to its decay. Written by Manik Jain. Coins are illustrated in
text.A very scarce copy, found in only three institutional libraries.
First deluxe edition, limited to one-thousand printed. In the original
publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear
only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine.
Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Publishers'
Original Binding, Very Scarce
A fascinating study in the couplets found on Indian coins from
the Mughal Empire, which reveal and reflect the history and culture of
Mughal Emperors and Persians, telling of the shaky to glorious fortunes
of the empire to its decay. Written by Manik Jain. Coins are
illustrated in text.
Condition
In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally
lovely with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages
bright and clean.