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SHOBERL, Frederic, editor (1775–1853). The World in Miniature… Hindoostan. London: for R. Ackermann, n.d. [1822]. 6 volumes, 12mo. 103 hand–colored engravings (aquatint, stipple and line), several folding (offsetting from plates to text including titles). Period full polished calf ruled in gilt, rebacked with new spines, all edges gilt, original marbled endpapers. FIRST EDITION of this celebrated work that was first issued in separate publications starting in 1820 with Illyria and Dalmatia and finishing in 1827 with Switzerland, forming a complete 43 volume set “to increase the store of knowledge concerning the various branches of the great family of Man, not only for adults, but the instruction and amusement of the juvenile student” (advertisement in Illyria and Dalmatia). Abbey, Travel 6.