[Bayt-i laylah], or, Persian distichs, from various authors, in which the beauties of the language are exhibited in a small compass, and may easily be remembered

Weston. Stephen

Published by printed for the author; by S. Rousseau, Wood Street, Spa Fields, London, 1814

About this Item

First edition, slim 8vo, pp. 101, [3]; parallel text in Persian and English; original blue paper-covered boards; about fine throughout. This copy inscribed "From the author" on the blank verso of the front free endpaper. Laid in is a lengthy 4-page autograph letter dated Jan. 3 1814 and sent from Devonshire Place, signed "Drachi" (?) who seems to have a clear knowledge of Persian which he quotes at ease. He comments extensively on the book in English, and offers suggestions. Stephen Weston (1747-1830), antiquary and classical scholar, was a prolific author, and also made some translations from Chinese, publishing works on philology and antiquities. The book was printed by S. Rousseau, "a teacher in the Persian tongue," at his Arabic and Persian Press, the first Oriental press in England. Seller Inventory # 67153

Bibliographic Details

Title: [Bayt-i laylah], or, Persian distichs, from ...

Publisher: printed for the author; by S. Rousseau, Wood Street, Spa Fields, London

Publication Date: 1814

Binding: Hardcover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition