Narrative of a Journey into Khorasan
By Fraser, JB
in the years 1821 and 1822, including some account of the countries to the Northeast of Persia with remarks upon the general character, government and resources of that country. 623 pp, 148 pp appendix, tables, index. Large engraved folding map frontis. Long respected description of Fraser's travels through Persia as part of a mission led by Sir Andrew Jukes. Jukes died while on the mission and after that Fraser set out towards Bokhara and explored the province of Khorasan. Contemporary plain calf boards with later contrasting leather spine, raised spine bands, contrasting colored gilt stamped spine labels. A handsome presentation. Clean, sharp and remarkably free of foxing.
Published by: Longman Hurst Reeds Orme Brown and Green, London, 1825
Vendor: Trophy Room Books
By Fraser, JB
in the years 1821 and 1822, including some account of the countries to the Northeast of Persia with remarks upon the general character, government and resources of that country. 623 pp, 148 pp appendix, tables, index. Large engraved folding map frontis. Long respected description of Fraser's travels through Persia as part of a mission led by Sir Andrew Jukes. Jukes died while on the mission and after that Fraser set out towards Bokhara and explored the province of Khorasan. Contemporary plain calf boards with later contrasting leather spine, raised spine bands, contrasting colored gilt stamped spine labels. A handsome presentation. Clean, sharp and remarkably free of foxing.
Published by: Longman Hurst Reeds Orme Brown and Green, London, 1825
Vendor: Trophy Room Books
