Morier, J. - Persien, 3 Bde. 1711


533
Morier, J.
Persien, 3 Bde. 1711
Estimate:
€ 600 / $ 684
Sold:
€ 720 / $ 820

(incl. surcharge)
533
Morier, J.
Persien, 3 Bde. 1711
Estimate:
€ 600 / $ 684
Sold:
€ 720 / $ 820

(incl. surcharge)
 

Morier, J., A journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia minor, to Constantinople, in the years 1808 and 1809. With 3 engr. folding maps and 26 engr. plates (17 of which in aquatint). London, Longman et al 1812. Contemp. calf. 4to. pp. (III)-XVI, 1 l. ("plates"), 438 pp.
Abbey 357. - Henze III, 539. - Miansarof pp. 346. - Howgego pp. 419. - First edition. - Main work by the English Orient traveller James Morier (1782-1849). "Es scheint jedoch, daß er als erster den Architekturen der Königsgräber von Amasia Beachtung geschenkt hat." [transl.:"He seems to have been the first one with an interest in the royal graves of Amasia."] (Henze) - The half title probably missing (like in the copy by Abbey). Foxed in places and slightly browned, 1 l. with small marginal tear. Spine and binding renewed.
Dabei: Chardin, (J.), Voyages en Perse et autres lieux de l'orient. Vol. I-II (of 3), together 2 vols. With engr. frontispiece, engr. title vignette and 33 numb. coppers (on 32 plates, partly folding). Amsterdam, de Lorme 1711. Contemp half calf. 4to. 4 ll., 279; 454 pp. - Henze I, 578. - Howgego p. 217. - Amsterdam quart edition of the classic travel book on Persia. - Both titles in red and black. With stronger worming throughout (loss of image and printed matter), bindings scraped.






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