Shelfmark
Fl.9.05(07)
Author
Title
A journey through Russia into Persia; by two English gentlemen, who went in the year 1739, from Petersburg, in order to make a discovery how the trade from Great Britain might be carried on from Astracan over the Caspian. To which is annex'd, a summary account of the rise of the famous Kouli Kan, and his successes, till he seated himself on the Persian Throne.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for R. Dodsley, at Tully's Head in Pall-Mall; and sold by T. Cooper, at the Globe in Pater-noster Row., 1742.
Physical description
[4], 64, 49-60, [2] p. ; 19 cm. (8vo)
Note
Final advertisement leaf.
Note
Headpieces and initials.
Note
Dedication signed James Spilman - Text and register are continuous.
Note
Signatures: [A]² B-K⁴ L².
Note
Text and register are continuous despite pagination.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T29225
Provenance
Booklabel of Nicholas Mann, recording donation to Eton College in 1754.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with five raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on front endpaper.
Copy-specific note
Ms. inscription on title page: "Mr Smith".
Subject
Nadir Shah, 1688 - 1747 Shah of Iran,
Subject
Iran Description and travel Early works to 1800.
Subject
Russia Description and travel Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Cooper, Thomas, ? - -1743 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Dodsley, Robert, 1703 - 1764 publisher.
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B42135