Travel
MALCOLM, Sir John
Sketches of Persia, from the journals of a traveller in the East.
Murray, London 1828. New edition. 2 volumes, 8vo, xvi, 281; iv, 280pp., contemporary blue polished half calf, spines in five compartments, red morocco labels in second and fourth, others with blindstamped centrepice, raised bands, bands decorated in gilt, marbled boards, an attractive set.
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. Note difference in pagination between this and first edition. Ghani pp237-238.
Price: £ 350
US Dollar Price: $ 700
Stock Number: 63830