23 Nov 2010
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Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Historical Photographs
Back to auction 17860
Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Historical Photographs
Back to auction 17860
FRYER (JOHN)
A New Account of East-India and Persia... Being Nine Years Travels, Begun 1672. And Finished 1681, first edition, title printed in red and black, engraved portrait, 7 engraved plates and maps (4 folding, one with printed overslip as issued), woodcut and engraved illustrations, small tear to 2 leaves, contemporary panelled calf, spine gilt in compartments, joints neatly repaired at extremities [Wing F2257], folio, R.R. for Richard Chiswell, 1698
Sold for
£1,920
inc. premium
Footnotes
- John Fryer, elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1697, travelled for ten years throughout India and Persia whilst in the employ of the East India Company.
Category: Books / Books, Maps and Manuscripts
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