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PERSIA. MALCOLM, JOHN (2). The History of Persia, from the most early Period to the present Time: containing an Account of the Religion, Governement, Usages, and Character of the Inhabitants of that Kingdom. I-II. London (printed for John Murray ... and Longman and Co..., by James Moyes) 1815. Folio (355x250 mms). (7, including half-title)), viii-xxii, (2, errata and plate list), (1)-644; (5, including half-title), vi-vii, (1 blank), (1)-715, (1, errata) pp. 1 large folding engraved map, (some foxing and offsetting), 22 engraved plates (all, 10 dampstained in lower part, mostly foxed.). Modern red half calf, somewhat worn, preserving original marbled boards, gilt spine in six compartments, marbled edges. Vol. I partly dampstained in lower part, otherwise some foxing and staining. Bookplate of Christopher Cole. Large paper copy. 2 vol. Photo. John Malcolm (1769-1833) visited Persia three times on diplomatic missions. His History begins with the old legendary kings and ends with the beginning of the Qajars. An important book on the history of Persia.