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PRICE, WILLIAM. Journal of the British Embassy to Persia . . . also, A Dissertation upon the Antiquities of Persepolis . . . Second Edition. 74 lithographed and engraved plates. [4] leaves, 68 columns, [1] leaf, 36 columns; [1] leaf, 56 columns. 2 volumes in one. Oblong folio, 237x350 mm, contemporary red morocco gilt with wide ornamental border on covers, joints and cover edges rubbed; light to moderate foxing on some plates, stain in blank outer margin of plate depicting the Royal Palace and Meidan at Ispahan, text generally clean. London: Thomas Thorpe et al., 1832
First published in 1825. The second volume deals with Armenia and Asia Minor. The author was assistant secretary and interpreter to the 1811-12 embassy of Sir Gore Ouseley to Persia. Ghani, page 307; not in Abbey Travel.
