Robertson, William. An Historical Disquisition concerning the Knowledge which the Ancients had of India.

And the Progress of Trade with that Country prior to the Discovery of the Passage to it by the Cape of Good Hope. With an Appendix, containing Observations on the Civil Policy – The Laws and Judicial Proceedings – the Arts – the Sciences – and Religious Institutions, of the Indians.

Scarce First Dublin Edition. Dublin, Printed by John Ershaw for G. Burnet, L. White, P. Wogan, P. Byrne et al., 1791. 21 x 13 cm. vi, (2), Large folding map (of two) [Map of the South East part of Asia], 349 pages, (14) [Index]. Contemporary full calf. Black spine lable with gilt title. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Mildly age darkened. Lacking one of the two folding maps. A very good reading copy in a sound binding.