Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan. Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs

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Sale 265: Fine Books & Manuscripts (#265) 06/12/2003 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Lot #26Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan. Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs

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Sale 265: Fine Books & Manuscripts (#265) 06/12/2003 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Title:

Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan. Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs

Author:

Bishop, Mrs. [Isabella Lucy Bird]

Place Published:

New York

Publisher:

G.P. Putnam's Son's

Date Published:

1891

Description:

2 volumes. xiv, 381; [6], 409 pp. Illustrated with 13 wood-engraved plates (including the frontispieces); 2 folding maps; cuts in the text. 8x5¼, original light blue cloth decoratively stamped in dark blue, ruled & lettered in gilt on front covers, spines decorated & lettered in gilt. First American Edition.

The inveterate woman traveler journeys through ancient world of the Middle East and Central Asia.

Condition:

Spines and cover margins darkened somewhat, sipne ends frayed, corners rubbed; hinges at little tender, very good condition.

Item#:

132345
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