1832 Symes Kingdom of Ava BURMA
Burmese Diplomacy India Rangoon Customs Irawaddy
Michael Symes was an 18th-century Irish diplomat most
remembered for his first mission to Burma in 1795. This expedition, which was
initiated by the Governor-General of India, allowed Symes to reside at Rangoon
and protect the interests of British subjects and improve political relations
with India. The ODNB notes this work as
‘the first detailed account of the country
written in English. It addressed the history, geography, culture, and economics
of Burma.’
This work is also notable for a description of the Irawaddy River – the
first reliable charting of the river as well as reports on Burmese costumes,
customs, art, architecture, and plants.
Item number: #22797
Price: $599
SYMES, Michael
Relazione dell'ambasciata inglese spedita nel 1795 nel regno D'Ava o
nell'impero dei Birmani
Napoli: Nuovo gabinetto letterario, 1832.
Details:
·
Collation Complete with all pages; 4 volumes in 2 tomes
o Tome 1
§ Vol. I – 179, [1]
§ Vol. II – 212
o Tome 2
§ Vol. III – 239, [1]
§ Vol. IV – 228
o 16 full-page, hand-colored plates throughout
· References:
Howgego S200; Lowndes 2564; Abbey; Travel
405;
· Language:
Italian
· Binding: Leather;
tight and secure
· Size: ~6in X 3.75in (15cm x 9.5cm)
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