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Rare and modern books

Wesdin, Philip ("Paulinus A S. Bartholomaeo")

Examen Historico-Criticum Codicum Indicorum (catalogue of Indian manuscripts)

Romae (Rome): Ex Typographia Sacrae Congregationis de Propaganda - Fide, 1782,

750.00 €

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(Sitges, Spain)

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Author
Wesdin, Philip ("Paulinus A S. Bartholomaeo")
Publishers
Romae (Rome): Ex Typographia Sacrae Congregationis de Propaganda, Fide, 1782
Keyword
colebiblio india indian manuscripts codicology palm-leaf, sanskrit hindi hindu
Dust jacket
No
Languages
English
Inscribed
No
First edition
Yes

Description

FIRST AND ONLY EDITION of this extremely early catalogue of Sanskrit manuscripts on palm leaves and on paper. 80 pp. Lengthy scholarly introduction. Dozens of manuscripts described. Wesdin (1748-1806), a Carmelite, was sent to Malabar as a missionary in 1774. After returning to Europe in 1789, he wrote many important works introducing India to the West. Printed on fine laid paper. Sanscrit types appear sporadically throughout. 4to. Attractively bound in recent marbled boards. ENTIRELY UNCUT. FINE AND BRIGHT. An important and very rare book.
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