The British Colonies, Their History, Extent, Condition and Resources; Vol VIII Robert Montgomery Martin British History

Volume VIII of Robert Montgomery Martin's renowned series on the British colonies, covering the possessions of the East India Company, with John Tallis and Company's sought after detailed maps. The first edition from the expanded series.Illustrated with five detailed double page maps with hand coloured details, and a monochrome portrait.Volume VIII only, complete in ten.A detailed account of the British Colonies, focusing on the history of the possessions of the East India company, written by Robert Montgomery Martin, the Colonial Treasurer of Hong Kong. This notable work was first published in five parts, then expanded in 1837 in ten volumes. This series was the author's best known work, and was approved by the King to be dedicated in his honour. The work is also notable for its inclusion of John Tallis' sought after maps, which were known for their beautiful detail and decorative nature.Undated, dated by copies held institutionally. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally, slight fading to the spine, with marks to the boards, and minimal wear to the extremities, with small closed tears to the head and tail of the spine. Bookplate of Alexander Innes to the front pastedown. Internally firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good