Very Rare – 1st Edition – The Buried Cities of Ceylon by S. M. Burrows – Royal Asiatic Society A. P. Green

First edition. Buried Cities of Ceylon: A Guide Book to Anuradhapura and Pollonarua; with Chapters on Dambulla, Kalawewa, Mihintale, and Sigiri. Published by A. M. and J. Ferguson, Columbo. Printed at the Ceylon Observer Press. This rare first edition belonged to a notable A.P. Green who was a member of the local branch of The Royal Asiatic Society. In 1883 the company J. P. Green & Co. owned a mill for coffee at Konupitiya with a labour force of 450 hands. The partners of the firm were J. P. Green, Staniforth Green, with A. P. Green and G. H. Green as assistants.

It shows age and character with some wear to the cover, some foxing/marks, and creases and a tear to the railway table (please see photos). It also features a folding map. It would be perfect as a gift, for any collection, or as part of a display.