1863 xii, 256 p., new cloth, front cover (somewhat chipped) bound in. Library stamps (Nederlandsche Entomologische Vereeniging). Uncut and unopened copy. Scarce.Mainly a report on planting coffee and cinnamon in Ceylon. The first 40 pages give a general description of the island, its inhabitants, rice growing, the arak trade, pearl fishing, etc..
Schoonhoven S.E. van Nooten 1848
First edition. Scarce. Original softback publisher's covers. Tinted frontispiece. Signs of handling - the spine has been reinforced at some point - but otherwise very good condition. 76 [2] pp. 190 x 120 mm (7œ x 4Ÿ inches).