J.-P. Ferrier - Voyages et Aventures en Perse - 1870
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Two-volume set of Voyages et Aventures en Perse (1870) by J.-P. Ferrier, bound in demi leather, published by E. Dentu in French as an original-language work on voyages and discoveries, with about 900 pages per volume and a frontispiece portrait and a folding map.
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Travels and Adventures in Persia (1870)
by Joseph-Philippe Ferrier
Former adjutant general in the service of Persia, Knight of the Legion of Honour.
New edition (1870) with notes translated from English by Bénédict Révoil.
Publisher: E. Dentu, Palais-Royal, Paris
Edition: 1870
Format: In-16 (18 × 12.5 cm)
Binding: 19th-century half-chagrin, ornamented spine with raised bands.
Structure and composition
Two complete volumes, bound together.
First Volume and Second Volume
Approximately 900 pages of main text
Preliminary pages in Roman numerals
Illustrations and maps
Engraved portrait of Ferrier as frontispiece (steel engraving, very good condition)
An intact unfolded map: 'General Ferrier's travel map in Persia and Afghanistan'
Itinerary mapped out with precision
Scale in kilometers
Very readable and well preserved.
binding
19th century original authentic demi-chagrin leather
Backs with ribs decorated with spaced gold fillets.
Protected and gold coins (not epidermed).
Golden hallmark on the back.
Excellent condition: no major restoration visible.
Condition of preservation
General condition: Very good
Natural yellowing of 19th-century paper (uniform, typical of the era)
Moderate rashes, evenly distributed (non-intrusive)
Solid and well-assembled pages.
End-to-end intact pagination
Margins preserved
Sharp and clear engravings and illustrations.
Gold gilding on the back and corners is clearly visible.
Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).
Travels and Adventures in Persia (1870)
by Joseph-Philippe Ferrier
Former adjutant general in the service of Persia, Knight of the Legion of Honour.
New edition (1870) with notes translated from English by Bénédict Révoil.
Publisher: E. Dentu, Palais-Royal, Paris
Edition: 1870
Format: In-16 (18 × 12.5 cm)
Binding: 19th-century half-chagrin, ornamented spine with raised bands.
Structure and composition
Two complete volumes, bound together.
First Volume and Second Volume
Approximately 900 pages of main text
Preliminary pages in Roman numerals
Illustrations and maps
Engraved portrait of Ferrier as frontispiece (steel engraving, very good condition)
An intact unfolded map: 'General Ferrier's travel map in Persia and Afghanistan'
Itinerary mapped out with precision
Scale in kilometers
Very readable and well preserved.
binding
19th century original authentic demi-chagrin leather
Backs with ribs decorated with spaced gold fillets.
Protected and gold coins (not epidermed).
Golden hallmark on the back.
Excellent condition: no major restoration visible.
Condition of preservation
General condition: Very good
Natural yellowing of 19th-century paper (uniform, typical of the era)
Moderate rashes, evenly distributed (non-intrusive)
Solid and well-assembled pages.
End-to-end intact pagination
Margins preserved
Sharp and clear engravings and illustrations.
Gold gilding on the back and corners is clearly visible.
Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).
Details
Number of Books
2
Subject
Travels
Book Title
Voyages et Aventures en Perse
Author/ Illustrator
J.-P. Ferrier
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1870
Edition
Other edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
E. Dentu
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
926
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