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Lot No. 16: Malcolm, Sir John Colonel

The History of Persia

  • Medium: Printed Book
  • Year: 1815
  • Size: 12.3 x 9.7 Inches
  • Place: London

Winning Bid : ₹ 59,400

(Inclusive Buyer's Premium)

Estimate

 50,000 -  1,00,000


Estimate US$

600 - 1200

Ends at Jan 11, 2024 07:15 PM IST

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Malcolm, Sir John Colonel

The History of Persia

Size: 31 x 25 cm (12.3 x 9.7 Inches)

From the most early period to the present time, containing an account of the Religion, Government, Usages, and Character of the Inhabitants of that Kingdom

First edition
Punblished by: John Murray , 1815. Large 4to., 2 Vols. Vol. 1: xxii, 644 pp, 10 b/w engraving plates (5 missing), large foldout Map; Vol. 2: viii, 715 pp., 11 b/w engr. plates. (all missing); Contemporray half brown morocco leather over marbled boards, spine with raised bands, title in gilt on spine. Malcolm (1769-1833), visited Persia three times on diplomatic missions. he travelled to the most of the provinces and he had excellent officers, some of whom also wrote books on Persia. He dispatched his officers to various parts of the country to observe and report. Malcolm's history begings with the legendary kings and ends with the beginnings of the Qajars.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
Good Condition
Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0144 49500.00 Regular 11-01-2024 05:01:38 PM IST
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