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Lot No. 18: Anonymous

Asiatick Researches; or Transactions of the Society Instituted in Bengal.

  • Medium: Printed Book
  • Year: 1807
  • Size: 8.5 x 5.3 inches
  • Place: London

Winning Bid : ₹ 29,760

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 25,000 -  40,000


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300-480

Ends at Jan 11, 2024 07:17 PM IST

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Anonymous

Asiatick Researches; or Transactions of the Society Instituted in Bengal.

For inquiring into the history & antiquities, the art, science and literature.

Size: 21.5 x 13.5cm (8.5 x 5.3 inches)

Published by: Printed by J. Swan and Son. 8vo., Vol. II., PP 497. There had been considerable confusion as to the name of the Society and of its series of publications. The original name was "Asiatick Society". In 1825 the antique "K" was dropped and henceforth it became "Asiatic Society". From 1832, the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal began to be published under the editorship of james prinsep as a private concern, though it mainly published the research reports of the Asiatic Society. In 1842, the Asiatic Society acquired Prinsep's journal as its own organ, but keeping its title intact, thereby, creating confusion between the name of the organisation and the name of its journal. An attempt was made in 1899 to change the name of the Society to "Asiatic Society of Bengal" but the proposal was voted down by the general assembly. A Royal charter was obtained in 1936 and the Society was then renamed "The Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal". At a general meeting held on January 2, 1950, the organisation was again named "Asiatic Society". Confusion exists about the title of the Society's journal as well. Its unofficial organ Asiatick Researches continued from 1788 to 1849. The Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal continued from 1832 to 1934. From 1935 to 1952, it was called the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal. From 1953, the Journal came to be known as the Journal of the Asiatic Society. The most prestigious and influential work of the Asiatic Society is its publications under the Bibliotheca Indica series. It consists of an extraordinary series of oriental texts in Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, Bengali, Tibetan and other Asian languages and their translations. The Society's Library, Archives and Museum have rich collections.
Original tree calf boards binding, new spine.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
Good Condition
Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0142 24800.00 Regular 11-01-2024 07:01:28 PM IST
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