Live Auction 5428Travel, Science & Natural History
MALCOLM, John (1769-1833). The History of Persia, from the Most Early Period to the Present Time: containing an Account of the Religion, Government, Usages, and Character of the Inhabitants of that Kingdom. London: John Murray, 1815. 2 volumes, 4° (312 x 245mm). Folding engraved map and 22 plates (without the half titles, some heavy waterstaining and foxing throughout). Contemporary calf gilt (rather worn and stained, rebacked). Provenance: Thomas Carter (armorial bookplate). Ghani p.236. (2)
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MALCOLM, John (1769-1833). The History of Persia, from the Most Early Period to the Present Time: containing an Account of the Religion, Government, Usages, and Character of the Inhabitants of that Kingdom. London: John Murray, 1815. 2 volumes, 4° (312 x 245mm). Folding engraved map and 22 plates (without the half titles, some heavy waterstaining and foxing throughout). Contemporary calf gilt (rather worn and stained, rebacked). Provenance: Thomas Carter (armorial bookplate). Ghani p.236. (2)

Closed23 April 2008

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MALCOLM, John (1769-1833). The History of Persia, from the Most Early Period to the Present Time: containing an Account of the Religion, Government, Usages, and Character of the Inhabitants of that Kingdom. London: John Murray, 1815. 2 volumes, 4° (312 x 245mm). Folding engraved map and 22 plates (without the half titles, some heavy waterstaining and foxing throughout). Contemporary calf gilt (rather worn and stained, rebacked). Provenance: Thomas Carter (armorial bookplate). Ghani p.236. (2)