Shelfmark
Gm.5.07
Author
Title
The Persian guide exhibiting the Arabic derivatives. Compiled by Francis Gladwin.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Calcutta : s.n., 1800.
Physical description
[4], 419, [1] p. ; 29 cm. (Fol.)
Language
In English, Persian and Arabic; t.p. in English.
Note
The titlepage is engraved by F. Dormieux.
Note
"The work was intended primarily for the students of the College of Fort William. Includes printing in Naskh and Nastaliq. Printed on blue paper" (Shaw, G.: South Asia and Burma Retrospective Bibliography (SABREB), p. 313).
Citation/references note
ESTC, T201257.
Provenance
Booklabel of Eton College on the front flyleaf.
Provenance
Manuscript inscription ' To Eton College' on the front pastedown.
Binding
19th century red morocco with gold fillet to form a frame on covers; flat spine decorated with gold titling and gold fillets; yellow edges; one additional flyleaf at the beginning and at the end of book.
Subject
Persian language Foreign elements Arabic.
Added entry--name
College of Fort William (Calcutta, India) associated name.
Added entry--place
India Calcutta.
Language code
eng ara per
Identifier
B52346