Travels in Persia. With an Introduction by Sir Percy Sykes
by Chardin, Sir John
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 9060727118
- ISBN 13
- 9789060727119
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Amsterdam: Nico Israel; New York: Da Capo, 1971. Fine Facsimile Reprint. Hardback. An exceptional copy, gilt-blocked on simile vellum boards. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new, still in publisher's protective wrapping.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 287 pages; Physical desc.: pp. xxx, 287: illus.: plates, 1fold-out; port. 26 cm. Subjects: Iran --Description and travel --Early works to 1800. Series: Argonaut Press # 3. Notes: First published: London: Argonaut Press, 1927. Summary: The travels of Sir John Chardin in the second half of the seventeenth century mark the culmination of a remarkable period during which Persia, under the rule of the Safavi dynasty, attracted to her court Europeans of distinction. Chardin not only traveled far and wide and studied Persia and its people profoundly, but realised a handsome fortune from his dealings in jewelry. When he decided to return home in 1677, he widened his experiences by following the route via the Cape of Good Hope.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 171320
- Title
- Travels in Persia. With an Introduction by Sir Percy Sykes
- Author
- Chardin, Sir John
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 3
- Edition
- Fine Facsimile Reprint
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 9060727118
- ISBN 13
- 9789060727119
- Publisher
- Amsterdam: Nico Israel; New York: Da Capo
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1971
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