Lot 210: SOLVYNS, Frans Baltasar (1760-1824). The Costume of Hindostan. London: J. Hayes for Edward Orme, 1807 [plates watermarked 1831]. 2° (365 x 264mm), 60 hand-coloured line- or stipple-engraved or etched plates by Scott or T. Vivares after Solvyns

SOLVYNS, Frans Baltasar (1760-1824). The Costume of Hindostan. London: J. Hayes for Edward Orme, 1807 [plates watermarked 1831]. 2° (365 x 264mm), 60 hand-coloured line- or stipple-engraved or etched plates by Scott or T. Vivares after Solvyns (Some spotting and offsetting to text, a few early leaves slightly soiled, occasional light spotting of plates.) Contemporary hard-grained green morocco, gilt edges (extremities worn).

First published in parts with an undated title page, and followed by editions in 1804 and 1807; however, the popularity of the work ensured that it stayed in print for many years after these dates. It was based on Solvyn's earlier work containing 250 plates, The Manners, Customs and Dresses of the Hindoos, published at Calcutta in 1799. Abbey Travel 429; Colas 2766; Lipperheide Ld9: cf. Brunet V, 433 (note); Tooley 461; Vinet 2350.