At Susa. The Ancient Capital of the Kings of Persia. Narrative of travel through western Persia and excavations made at the site of the lost City of the lilies, 1884-1886.
by Dieulafoy, Madame Jane
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good, light wear to spine ends and corners, tight and unmarked.
- Seller
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Reno, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia.: Gebbie and Company., 1890. Gilt, black and red decorated red cloth,. Very good, light wear to spine ends and corners, tight and unmarked. . Large 4to., 32.3x23.2 cm. . Heavy book, will require extra shipping. weight: 4.3 lb. Translated from the French by Frank Linstow White. Illustrated with a map and numerous engraved plates and illustrations in text.
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 355486
- Title
- At Susa. The Ancient Capital of the Kings of Persia. Narrative of travel through western Persia and excavations made at the site of the lost City of the lilies, 1884-1886.
- Author
- Dieulafoy, Madame Jane
- Format/Binding
- Gilt, black and red decorated red cloth,
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good, light wear to spine ends and corners, tight and unmarked.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Gebbie and Company.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia.
- Date Published
- 1890
- Pages
- vi, 266 pp.
- Size
- Large 4to., 32.3x23.2 cm.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Mideast;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Zephyr Books
Biblio member since 2018
Reno, Nevada
About Zephyr Books
Zephyr Books is owned and operated by Lee and Ivye Johnson. We have been in the book business in Reno, Nevada since 1994. We have operated both brick and mortar, as well as online exclusive shops. We closed our brick and mortar shop in 2013, and now offer an exclusive selection of rare, collectible, and antiquarian books online only.
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