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CHAMICH, Michael
History of Armenia ... from B.C. 2247 to the year of Christ 1780, or 1229 of the Armenian era, translated from the original Armenian by Johannes Avdall ... to which is appended a continuation of the history by the translator from the year 1780 to the present date.
Bishop's College Press, Calcutta 1827. First edition in English, 2 volumes, 8vo., lxi, 414; xiv, 565pp., 1 folding map, 2 folding plates, spotting to titles, just of browning to edges at beginning and end, modern half calf gilt.
First English edition of Father Chamich's authoritative history of Armenia, which had originallly been published in Armenian in Venice, 1784-1786. The translator, was headmaster of the Armenian College in Calcutta.
Price: £ 3750
US Dollar Price: $ 7440
Stock Number: 65804