Hindustan - Lot 620

Hindustan LANGLÈS (Louis) Ancient and modern monuments of Hindustan, described from an archaeological and picturesque point of view, and preceded by a geographical note, a historical note, and a discourse on the religion, legislation and customs of the Hindus. . Paris, imp. P. Didot l'aîné, 1821. 2 volumes in folio; illustrated with 143/144 (57 and 86) beautiful plates hors texte (including 3 maps with contours enhanced in color), some in color or bistre, featuring views of Hindustan, plans, cut-outs, views, arms, architectural details, sculptures and bas-reliefs... Untrimmed copy, with full margins. Very worn blue paper boards, title and endpapers. The first volume contains two long notes, geographical and historical, presenting the customs, arts, sciences and religious principles of the Hindus; the second volume is devoted to a description of the monuments of the peninsula. Louis-Mathieu Langlès began publication of this monumental work in 1812, and is the author of numerous works on Oriental literature and history.