The history of Persia, . from the most early period to the present time: containing an account of the religion, government, usages, and character of the inhabitants of that kingdom. By Colonel Sir John Malcolm, ... In two volumes.
Sir John Malcolm (1769-1833)
Category
Books
Date
1815
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3054389
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v., plates . ill.., map, ports.. . 4to.. Not indigenous. Large paper copy. Loosely inserted: clipping from dealer's catalogue, unrelated to provenance. Provenance: Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on v. 1 flyleaf in Norris's hand: Castle Howard H. [i.e. Hodgson's] 4/2 44 Lot 354 Đ10 2 vols. Large Paper.. Binding: Nineteenth-century full calf over boards; gilt fillets and roll-tools to form a border; spine gilt with title 'Malcolm's History of Persia'; sewn on four double raised bands.
Makers and roles
Sir John Malcolm (1769-1833)