1839 NARRATIVE of JOURNEY TO THE SITE of BABYLON by C. RICH antique ILLUSTRATED

img{max-width:100%} Narrative of a journey to the site of Babylon in 1811, now first published: memoir on the ruins; with engravings from the original sketches by the author: remarks on the topography of ancient Babylon, by Major Rennell; in reference to the memoir: second memoir on the ruins; in reference to Major Rennell's remarks: with narrative of a journey to Persepolis: now first printed, with hitherto unpublished cuneiform inscriptions copied at Persepolis: by the late Claudius James Rich, Esq., formerly the Resident of the Hon. East India Company at Bagdad. Edited by his widow. by RICH, Claudius James (1787-1821). London: Duncan and Malcolm; 1839 Size 5 1/2 by 8 3/4" Illustrated with 25 (of 26, missing plate vii, some plates folding) plates. xlvii, 324 pp. Bound to style in modern mottled morocco over burgundy cloth boards, spine ruled in gilt with 3 blue gilt morocco lettering labels, 4 raised bands, modern endleaves Ex-library Text in English RARE =========================================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution