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1001 - Travels from India to England; comprehending a visit to the …

Estimation 300 € - 500 €

Description

Travels from India to England; comprehending a visit to the Burman Empire, and a journey through Persia, Asia minor, European Turkey, &c. In the years 1825-1826 [...]. 4to; front., 16 pl. (occ. some uneven toning or spotting, ms. note on first map). - First edition of this rare account of John Macdonald Kinneir's embassy to Persia by his aide-de-camp Alexander (1803-1885). Complete with 16 lith. plates, of which 2 maps and 5 hand-coloured, and 7 pp. with vignettes. - Ref. Abbey travel, II:520. - Prov. Kegan Paul, who bought it at a Sotheby's auction in Paris, 1958 (ms. entry). - Old coll. stamp.

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Date 26/06/2026 à 13h00

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