Lot 151
  • 151

Malcolm, Colonel Sir John.

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Description

  • The History of Persia, from the most early period to the present time. London: Printed for John Murray, 1815, first edition, 2 volumes, 4to (306 x 235mm.), large folding engraved map and 21 engraved plates, twentieth-century polished calf, single gilt fillet border to sides, spines in compartments with raised bands gilt, red and black morocco lettering pieces, [Wilson p.134; Ghani p.236; Diba p.85], repaired tear to map, some spotting to text and plates
Hanway, Jonas. An Historical Account of the British Trade over the Caspian Sea: with a journal of travels from London through Russia into Persia; and back again through Russia, Germany and Holland. London: sold by Mr Dodsley [and others], 1753-[?1754], first edition, 4 volumes bound in 3, 4to (255 x 200mm.), half-titles to volumes 3 and 4, 4 engraved frontispieces, 9 folding maps and 14 plates (?only), one folding, vignettes in the text, contemporary half calf, [Kress 5268; Goldsmiths' 8801], without half-titles to volumes 1 and 2, bindings worn



Together 5 volumes

Condition

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