Travels into Muscovy, Persia and part of the East-Indies. Containing, an Accurate Description of whatever is most remarkable in those countries. And embellished with above 320 Copper Plates, representing the finest Prospects, and most considerable Cities in those Parts; the different habits of the People; the singular and extraordinary Birds, Fishes, and Plants which are there to be found: As likewise the Antiquities of those Countries, and particularly the noble Ruins of the famous Palace of persepolis, called Chelminar by the Persians. The whole being delineated on the Spot, from respective Objects. To which is added, an Account of the Journey of Mr. Isbrants, Ambassador from Muscovy, through Russia and Tartary, to China; together with Re

Le Bruyn, Cornelius:

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London. Printed for A. Bettesworth and others, 1737. Folio (350 x 225 mm). (6) + 246 + (2) + 223 + (1 blank) + (12) pp. Engraved frontispiece, Engraved portrait, 3 engraved double-page maps. 117 engraved plates, including 4 plates that are unnumbered, many double-page or folding. Numerous text illustrations. Contemporary full calf. Rebacked. New endpapers. Spine gilt. Gilt border to covers. Extremities rubbed. Corners bumped. Vol. I. Lower part of front joint split but holding firm. Vol. II. Top of spine worn. Plates a little browned but overall a fresh and crisp copy. Bookplates of Gösta Nobel and Sir Joseph Copley to front pastedowns. . Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 236215

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Titel: Travels into Muscovy, Persia and part of the...

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