Note: Ferdinand De Wilton Ward's son, Ferdinand Jr., was a noted American swindler.

His Ponzi scheme directly led to the Panic of 1884.

Inscription (October 1850) on front endpaper appears to be from/to a Ward family member,

but I cannot locate information on who these people might be. 

There was a Colonel William H. Ward, but he died in 1838.

Published 1850. First Edition. Hardcover. xv, 344 pp. ~5.5" x 7.75". 

Illustrated in b+w. Fold out map. Glossary at rear.

~Good Condition. Please examine photos closely.

Wear & aging to covers. Wear/loss to tips & spine ends. Tips are bowed.

Top section of spine cover is detached (last photo). 

Section directly below ("India /And The") has been reattached.

Binding is firm. Vintage bookplate on front pastedown; inscription on front endpaper;

moderate age spotting/light soiling at ends; light bruising to upper page corners;

o/w interior is age toned with light age spotting/soiling/wear scattered throughout.

$7.00 USPS media mail shipping with insurance.

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