MELIK-SCHAHNAZAR, NOTICES SUR L'ETAT ACTUEL DE LA PERSE, PARIS, 1818, GREEN ARMORIAL CALF

FIRST EDITION, 8vo (133 x 78mm.), half-title, additional engraved title with hand-coloured vignette (dated 1817), text in French, Armenian and Persian, 2 hand-coloured engraved plates, near-contemporary green morocco gilt by Simier with the arms of Louise-Marie-Thérèse d'Artois [Olivier 2556 fer 1], spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."

A FINE COPY bound by Simier for Louise-Marie-Thérèse (1819-1864), the daughter of the duc and duchesse de Berry, who later became duchess of Parma.