[Persian title] A series of poems, containing the plaints, consolations, and delights of Achmed Ardebeili, a Persian exile. With notes historical and explanatory.
by FOX, Charles
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About This Item
Bristol, Bristol, Printed by Bulgin and Rosser,, 1797.. 1797 8vo. [4], xl, 276 p. List of Subscribers. Contemporary half russia with marbled boards. A little shelf wear to corners. Rebacked with the original spine re-laid. Spine gilt in panels between raised bands. Old shelfmark at the foot of the spine and a small blind stamp at the head of the title page. Paper browned in signature X. A very good copy. Despite the wording of the title, the poems are original work by Fox, not translations.
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- Title
- [Persian title] A series of poems, containing the plaints, consolations, and delights of Achmed Ardebeili, a Persian exile. With notes historical and explanatory.
- Author
- FOX, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Bristol, Bristol, Printed by Bulgin and Rosser,
- Date Published
- 1797.
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