- 185
Persia
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 4 eighteenth-century volumes, comprising:
- Paper
Krusinski, J.T. The History of the Revolution of Persia. Dublin, 1729, 2 volumes in one (continuous pagination and signatures), 8vo, eighteenth-century boards, uncut, spine worn
[Lyttelton, G.] Letters from a Persian in England, to his friend at Ispahan... third edition, London, 1735, 12mo, half-title, 4pp. adverts at end, contemporary calf, spine slightly worn
Anon. The Secret History of Persia. London, 1745, half-title, contemporary calf, binding worn
Ouseley, W. Epitome of the Ancient History of Persia, extracted and translated from the Jehan Ara. London, 1799, 16mo, engraved folding map and folding plate, contemporary calf, title browned, binding worn, rebacked
[Lyttelton, G.] Letters from a Persian in England, to his friend at Ispahan... third edition, London, 1735, 12mo, half-title, 4pp. adverts at end, contemporary calf, spine slightly worn
Anon. The Secret History of Persia. London, 1745, half-title, contemporary calf, binding worn
Ouseley, W. Epitome of the Ancient History of Persia, extracted and translated from the Jehan Ara. London, 1799, 16mo, engraved folding map and folding plate, contemporary calf, title browned, binding worn, rebacked
Literature
Wilson pp.122, 132, 97 & 164
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."