A History of Persia
P.M. Sykes
Published by Macmillan & Co., Ltd, London, 1915
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Leather bound. H: 8 1/2" W: 5 1/2" D: 2" 2 Volumes. P.M. Sykes, A History of Persia. First Edition. Bound in 3/4 blue morocco and marbled boards. Raised band spines display gilt-tooled detailing. The top edge is gilt with marbled endpapers. Includes maps and illustrations. London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd., 1915. Seller Inventory # 3051
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Title: A History of Persia
Publisher: Macmillan & Co., Ltd, London
Publication Date: 1915
Binding: Leather bound
Condition: Very good
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A History Of Persia Vol-I (1915) 1915 [Leather Bound]
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Hardcover
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 669, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 669. Seller Inventory # LB1111004224971
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A History Of Persia Vol-II (1915) 1915 [Leather Bound]
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Hardcover
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 698, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 698. Seller Inventory # LB1111004224973
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A History Of Persia Vol-II 1915 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 800, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 800. Seller Inventory # LB1111004224970
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A History of Persia: Volume I and II Complete
Published by
MacMillan & Co Ltd, London, 1915
Used
Hardcover
Seller: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Volume I and II complete. Ex-library, from Christ Church College, Oxford. Blue gilt embossed hardcovers (no dust jackets) in very good condition for their age. Includes maps in envelopes on the rear pastedowns, and several plates and illustrations within. Labels on lower spines, library plates, barcodes and library stamps on front pastedowns, FEP and copyright pages respectively. Boards are marked, board corners and spine ends are bumped and rubbed, with small tears at the spine heads. Page blocks are tanned and blemished and lightly foxed, as are the pastedowns and endpapers. Bindings have loosened, however remain sound and pages are clear. LW. Used. Seller Inventory # 546518
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A History of Persia
Published by
MacMillan and Co., London, 1915
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
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Hard Cover. Condition: VG-. First Edition. 2 vols. 8vo. original blue cloth gilt, teg (backstrips sunned, cloth worn at extremities, lower hinges reglued, some marks to leaves, prev. owner's name to FFEs, leaf edges a bit speckled); pp. xxvi, 544, with 83 illustrations + 3 colour folding maps (inc. 1 large in rear pocket).; xxii, 566 (last blank), (2 [pubs. advts.]), with 92 illustrations + 4 colour folding maps (inc. 1 large in rear pocket). Heavy item (3 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good set of an uncommon work, with both loose folding maps, frequently missing. The first edition was a lavish production with considerably more illustrations than the later issues. Seller Inventory # 006445
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A History of Persia (2 volumes)
Published by
Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1915
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: BOOKBARROW (PBFA member), Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Hardcover (Quarter Leather). Condition: Good. First Edition. rebound in pebbled blue cloth covers with leather spines each with four raised bands & faded gilt leather title labels affixed & the author's name & volume numbers blind-stamped lower on the spines. The original front covers with their bright gilt decorative centerpieces (of Cyrus the great on the first volume and of Shah Abbas on the second volume) have been glued to the new front covers. Percy Molesworth Sykes (1867Â1945) was a British soldier, diplomat, and author who wrote several important books about Persia (present-day Iran) and neighboring countries, including Ten Thousand Miles in Persia (1902), The Glory of the Shia World (1910), and this, his two-volume A History of Persia (1915). Sykes was educated at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and, upon his commission as an officer in the British Army, joined a cavalry regiment in India in 1888. In November 1892, he undertook a secret mission to Samarkand (present-day Uzbekistan) to survey, on behalf of the British authorities, the Trans-Caspian Railway, recently completed by the Russians. He made trips to Persia in 1893 and 1894 for surveying and mapping, and to cultivate local leaders. In late 1894, he was appointed the first British consul for Kerman and Baluchistan, a position he held for the next a decade. After an introduction to the climate and physical features of the country, A History of Persia provides a comprehensive history, from the early civilization of Elam (circa 2700 BC) to the adoption of the first modern constitution in 1906. The work has been described as: "the definitive history of Persia, a work of remarkable perception, readability and scholarship, which has not been surpassed." Size: Octavo (standard book size). 544 & 565 pages. 2-volume set (complete). Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published. Volume two LACKS folding map & pocket to contain it which were presumably missing when the books were rebound. tissue-guarded b/w. frontis. illustrations to both vols. with numerous further b/w. & some colour drawings with b/w. photo's. & 6 of the 7 fold-out colour maps. Includes bibliography & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: History; Persia; Travel & Places; Persian Culture; Iran; Indigenous Cultures. Inventory No: 3209. Seller Inventory # 3209
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A History of Persia
Published by
Macmillan & Co, London, 1915
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo. Two (2) volumes in gilt lettered blue cloth with gilt images to front panels. Top edge gilt. Vol 1-544 pp, Vol 2-565 pp. Fold out map in rear [pocket of each volumes. Profusely illustrated throughout with colour and black and white plates and folding maps. Just a bit of edgewear and small spot to spine of second volume. A beautiful set. Seller Inventory # 39292
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A History of Persia
Published by
Macmillan and Co., Limited c. 1915, London, 1915
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Contemporary publisher?s cloth. Flat spine with gilt title on green calf label. , A History of Persia is a comprehensive anthology of the land of Persia, its peoples and empires, from prehistory to the Constitutional Revolution of 1905-07. Tracing its many turns in history, Sykes provides a window of insight into this ancient civilization. Sir Percy Molesworth Sykes (1867-1945) was a soldier, diplomat, scholar and historian. He travelled through Persia over a 25 year period, and wrote historical geographical and biographical works describing his journeys. , Size : 8vo. (216x133mm). , Illustrated with a profusion of in text illustrations. Contains two large lithographic foldout maps. , Volume : Two volumes, P. V1 Half title, Frontispiece, Title, Note, Dedication, Blank, Preface (vii-viii), Contents (ix-xix), Blank, Illustrations (xxiii-xxv), Maps, 1-544 ; V2 Half title, Note, Blank, Frontispiece, Title, Note, Contents (v-xvii), Blank, Illustrations (xix-xxi), Maps, 1-565. Very good condition, unintrusive embossed ex lib on title page, hardly noticeable. Text is clean and crisp. Seller Inventory # B4812
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A HISTORY OF PERSIA
Published by
LONDON, MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED, 1915
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Kitazawa Bookstore, ABAJ/ILAB, Tokyo, Japan
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. WITH MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS IN TWO VOLUMES. First Edition. Vol.1 xxv 544pp. 3 maps & 83 illustrations,some coloured. Vol.2 xxi 565pp. 4 maps & 92 illustrations,some coloured. original blue cloth,top edge gilt,gilt title on spine,gilt illustration on front cover. private ex-libris on front e-p, spotted side edges, else VERY GOOD SET of this scarce First Edition. 22.5x14.5cm. Seller Inventory # 1808028
Quantity: 2 available