CHARDIN, John. Travels in Persia. Never before Translated into English. Containing a most particular Account, of the Religion, Government, Trade, Product, Rarities, Structures, Arts and Sciences of that Great Monarchy, London: Printed for the Author, 1720. Volumes I - II [all published], 8°, title of vol. one printed in red and black, folding engraved panoramic view of the Royal Palace at Isfahan on 2 sheets, joined, and 6 folding engraved plates (one torn without loss, occasional light marginal staining and spotting), contemporary calf (rubbed and scuffed, extremities worn). FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. cf. Brunet I, 1801. (2)

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CHARDIN, John. Travels in Persia. Never before Translated into English. Containing a most particular Account, of the Religion, Government, Trade, Product, Rarities, Structures, Arts and Sciences of that Great Monarchy, London: Printed for the Author, 1720. Volumes I - II [all published], 8°, title of vol. one printed in red and black, folding engraved panoramic view of the Royal Palace at Isfahan on 2 sheets, joined, and 6 folding engraved plates (one torn without loss, occasional light marginal staining and spotting), contemporary calf (rubbed and scuffed, extremities worn). FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. cf. Brunet I, 1801. (2)

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