Gantz. Indian Microcosm. 18 hand-coloured plates. [1827]

Gantz (John)
Indian Microcosm.
A collection of 18 of 20 hand-coloured lithographs, each image laid onto card with contemporary letter-press title label on verso, some card mounts foxed or soiled, images approx 165 x 235mm. [Abbey Travel 445], Madras: J Gantz & Son, [1827]

***List of Plates.-
1. Bridegroom carrying nuptial presents / 2. Nocturnal Wedding Procession / 3. Hindoo School/4. The Masula Boats/ 5. Taippel Tirnal/ 5. The Hackery / 6. Pilgrim Pandarums / 7. A Brahmin Funeral / 7. The Catamarans / 8. The Chedil / 8. The Rice Beaters / 9. The Mohorum A=eed or festival / 9. The Oil Mill / 10. Well Sinking / 12. Boat Builders / 13. The Basket Makers /15. Corn Grinders/ 16. The Butcher.