Lot no. 5
Asia - BURNES (Alexandre). Voyages de l'embouchure de l'Indus à Lahor, Caboul, Balkh et à Boukhara, et retour par la Perse, pendant les années 1831, 1832 et 1833. Paris, Arthus Bertrand, 1835.
2 volumes of text in-8, without the atlas; half tan basane, threaded smooth spines (period binding). Spines rubbed, second volume heavily scuffed.
First edition of the French translation. Some foxing. Bibliographical note of 2 pp. at the beginning of the first volume. Provenance: Chodron de Courcel library (superlibris on tail and stamp on title).
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