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11 - Bolts (William) Considerations on India Affairs; particularly respecting the present state of Bengal and its dependencies, Parts I & II in 3 vol., second edition of Part I, first edition Part II, half-titles (with errata to verso in vol.1 & 3), folding engraved map of Bengal, occasional light spotting, vol.1 with wormholes to upper margin and light water-staining to inner margin of last few leaves, a few minor marginal tears and repairs, ink presentation inscription from Lady Mount Temple of Broadlands to front free endpapers of vol.1 & 3, modern half calf over marbled boards, spines gilt and very slightly faded, [Goldsmiths' 10875], 4to, J.Almon [& others]; J.Dodsley [& others],1772-75.
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Bolts (William) Considerations on India Affairs; particularly respecting the present state of Bengal and its dependencies, Parts I & II in 3 vol., second edition of Part I, first edition Part II, half-titles (with errata to verso in vol.1 & 3), folding engraved map of Bengal, occasional light spotting, vol.1 with wormholes to upper margin and light water-staining to inner margin of last few leaves, a few minor marginal tears and repairs, ink presentation inscription from Lady Mount Temple of Broadlands to front free endpapers of vol.1 & 3, modern half calf over marbled boards, spines gilt and very slightly faded, [Goldsmiths' 10875], 4to, J.Almon [& others]; J.Dodsley [& others],1772-75. *** Bolts was a Dutch-born British merchant in Bengal who had started out in the service of the East India Company but fell foul of the Company after carrying out private trading and was forced to leave India. In this work he is highly critical of the Company and its administration despite being himself one of the more unscrupulous members.
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