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Polier,(A.L.H.)de u. (M.E.)de Polier.
Mythology of the Indous. 2 vols. Rudolstadt and Paris, Schoell 1809. 4 pp., LX, 628 pp., 1 leaf; XII, 722 pp., 1 leaf. Hardcover d. (rubbed and worn, spine somewhat damaged). Caillet III, 8806. first edition, rare. - Early European work on the cultural and religious history of India, written by Antoine Polier (1741-1795, collector, orientalist and trader) during his long stays in India. The manuscript was finally revised a. published by his cousin, Marie Elisabeth de Polier, after his death. A copy of this edition was in the library of the Brothers Grimm, among others. - Somewhat stained a. browned.
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