Lot 344
Middle East.- Malcolm (Col. Sir John) The History of Persia, 2 vol., first edition, contemporary half russia, 1794
Hammer Price: £800
Description
Middle East.- Malcolm (Col. Sir John) The History of Persia, 2 vol., first edition, lacking half-titles, with errata leaf in vol.1, folding engraved map and 22 plates, some plates lightly foxed and offset but text very clean, 4H4 in vol.2 lacking small portion at lower outer corner not affecting text, contemporary half russia, gilt, spines in gilt and blind, very slightly rubbed, split to upper joint of vol.1, spines slightly faded, 4to, 1815.
⁂ A lovely copy of this important and comprehensive history of the region.
Description
Middle East.- Malcolm (Col. Sir John) The History of Persia, 2 vol., first edition, lacking half-titles, with errata leaf in vol.1, folding engraved map and 22 plates, some plates lightly foxed and offset but text very clean, 4H4 in vol.2 lacking small portion at lower outer corner not affecting text, contemporary half russia, gilt, spines in gilt and blind, very slightly rubbed, split to upper joint of vol.1, spines slightly faded, 4to, 1815.
⁂ A lovely copy of this important and comprehensive history of the region.
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