Gide et J. Baudry, libraires-Editeurs, [c.1854]. Edition: First Edition, Binding: Contemporary half red morocco with gilt double fillet borders with marbled boards; expertly rebacked; spine with 5 raised gilt designed bands and central gilt ornaments; gilt titled morocco labels on two and four; matching marbled pasted and free endpapers. , Notes: Text in French.
This example does not include Perse Ancienne; it includes a complete set of Perse Moderne's 100 exquisite lithographed plates.
First edition of this survey of Modern Persia. This is the atlas volume for the Modern Persia section only. There are several atlas volumes that form part of the larger set with text volumes which are not present here. While complete sets are very rare, and the part on ancient Persia focuses mainly on ancient monuments and structures of architectural interest, the modern part describes the country during the 19th century, many parts of which were difficult and unsafe to access; it is therefore of greater interest and the more sought after.
Jean-Baptiste Eugène Napoléon Flandin (1809-1889) was a French orientalist, painter, archaeologist, and politician. He is most renowned for his famous drawings and paintings of Persian monuments, landscapes, and social life made during his travels with the architect Pascal Coste during the years 1839-41. Flandin’s observations on the state of Persia and international politics in the mid-19th century also continue to provide important documentary information. In 1839, Flandin was, along with Coste, made a laureate of the Institut de France, and they both joined the embassy of the Comte de Sercey to Persia. After parting from de Sercey’s mission, they left Isfahan with very limited financial means and retinue. Flandin’s courage during this journey, which spanned the entirety of Persia, was praised by Coste, who also noted his intrepidity during times of duress. Their timetable and work were strictly organized. After Flandin’s return to France, he was awarded the Légion d’honneur in 1842 for his part in this government-sponsored archaeological mission. The atlas volumes form part of the larger set with text volumes not included here.
, Size: Folio (612 mm x 432 mm) , Illustration: 100 lithographed plates, including 2 finely hand coloured plates. Some plates with 2 images. , Provenance: Round bookplate with heraldry at centre surrounded by , References: Brunet II, 1280; Wilson, p. 72, Pages: P. Ex libris, bl. (4), Half Title, Publisher’s Note, Title, bl., 100 lithographed plates, Table of contents (3). , Category: Book Asia Middle East Iran;. Item #B5798

Edition: First Edition, Binding: Contemporary half red morocco with gilt double fillet borders with marbled boards; expertly rebacked; spine with 5 raised gilt designed bands and central gilt ornaments; gilt titled morocco labels on two and four; matching marbled pasted and free endpapers. , Notes: Text in French.
This example does not include Perse Ancienne; it includes a complete set of Perse Moderne's 100 exquisite lithographed plates.
First edition of this survey of Modern Persia. This is the atlas volume for the Modern Persia section only. There are several atlas volumes that form part of the larger set with text volumes which are not present here. While complete sets are very rare, and the part on ancient Persia focuses mainly on ancient monuments and structures of architectural interest, the modern part describes the country during the 19th century, many parts of which were difficult and unsafe to access; it is therefore of greater interest and the more sought after.
Jean-Baptiste Eugène Napoléon Flandin (1809-1889) was a French orientalist, painter, archaeologist, and politician. He is most renowned for his famous drawings and paintings of Persian monuments, landscapes, and social life made during his travels with the architect Pascal Coste during the years 1839-41. Flandin’s observations on the state of Persia and international politics in the mid-19th century also continue to provide important documentary information. In 1839, Flandin was, along with Coste, made a laureate of the Institut de France, and they both joined the embassy of the Comte de Sercey to Persia. After parting from de Sercey’s mission, they left Isfahan with very limited financial means and retinue. Flandin’s courage during this journey, which spanned the entirety of Persia, was praised by Coste, who also noted his intrepidity during times of duress. Their timetable and work were strictly organized. After Flandin’s return to France, he was awarded the Légion d’honneur in 1842 for his part in this government-sponsored archaeological mission. The atlas volumes form part of the larger set with text volumes not included here.
, Size: Folio (612 mm x 432 mm) , Illustration: 100 lithographed plates, including 2 finely hand coloured plates. Some plates with 2 images. , Provenance: Round bookplate with heraldry at centre surrounded by , References: Brunet II, 1280; Wilson, p. 72, Pages: P. Ex libris, bl. (4), Half Title, Publisher’s Note, Title, bl., 100 lithographed plates, Table of contents (3). , Category: Book Asia Middle East Iran;.

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