Punjab - First book on Maharajah Ranjit Singh – fine first edition (only edition printed) of the first book written entirely on the ruler of the Punjab, Ranjit Singh written and published during his reign. Titled, Origin of the Sikh Power in the Punjab and the Political Life of Muha-Raja Runjeet Singh, with an Account of the Present Condition, Religion, Laws, and Customs of the Sikhs, complied by Henry T. Prinsep of the Bengal Civil Service, from a report by Captain William Murray, Late Political Agent at Umballa and also from Other Sources. Printed in Calcutta, Huttmann Military Press, 1834 with a map of his territory. Bound in stunning Riviere binding. This copy does not have a frontis which some copies had. This is said to be the rarest and the earliest on the famous Sikh ruler, Ranjit Singh. It was the first publication to be completely around the life of the Maharajah, and what make it so sought after and scarce is that it was written during his lifetime. Copies of this title seldom come on the market.