Travel
MALCOLM, Sir John
Sketches of Persia, from the journals of a traveller in the East.
Murray, London 1827. First edition. 2 volumes, 8vo, xvi, 278; iv, 281pp., contemporary polished calf gilt, rebacked preserving part of original spines, new labels, corners repaired.
Both volumes inscribed "To Mrs. Ford from her affectionate friend M. Malcolm June ist 1827." Malcolm travelled from India to the Persian Gulf, Shiraz, Persepolis, Qom, Tehran, etc. and had two receptions with Fath Ali Shah.The book is written in the third person. "A well written and useful work." - Ghani. Ghani pp237-238.
Price: £ 650
US Dollar Price: $ 1290
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