John Chardin (1643-1713) Travels of Sir John Chardin into Persia and the East-Indies. London: Moses
John Chardin (1643-1713)
Travels of Sir John Chardin into Persia and the East-Indies.
London: Moses Pitt, 1686.
First edition, two parts in one volume; illustrated with frontispiece portrait, added engraved title; 12 folding engravings, 5 full page engravings, and engraved text vignettes; bound in full modern black morocco tooled in ornate gilt in 17th century style, beautifully executed; 12 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.
Wing C-2043; ESTC R12885.
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Condition: I: [-]1, a-c2, B-Xxx2, 4A-4Y2, (*)4, 5A-5U4.Please contact the Specialist for the auction to request a condition report.Condition reports and additional images are provided as a courtesy and should be used by you to aid in the formation of your own opinion regarding condition. All material is sold subject to Swann's standard Terms and Conditions of Sale as published in our catalogues and posted on our website, and include the following terms: (1) all property is sold "as-is"; and (2) works cannot be returned on the basis of condition.
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John Chardin (1643-1713)
Travels of Sir John Chardin into Persia and the East-Indies.
London: Moses Pitt, 1686.
First edition, two parts in one volume; illustrated with frontispiece portrait, added engraved title; 12 folding engravings, 5 full page engravings, and engraved text vignettes; bound in full modern black morocco tooled in ornate gilt in 17th century style, beautifully executed; 12 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.
Wing C-2043; ESTC R12885.
Condition
Condition: I: [-]1, a-c2, B-Xxx2, 4A-4Y2, (*)4, 5A-5U4.Please contact the Specialist for the auction to request a condition report.Condition reports and additional images are provided as a courtesy and should be used by you to aid in the formation of your own opinion regarding condition. All material is sold subject to Swann's standard Terms and Conditions of Sale as published in our catalogues and posted on our website, and include the following terms: (1) all property is sold "as-is"; and (2) works cannot be returned on the basis of condition.