THE PRESENT STATE OF BOUCHARIE containing an exact description of the religious situation, customs, form of government and trade, with an account of the latest revolution in this country, the tragic end of prince Bosto-Cham and the life of his successor Contaisch Areptan, the prince now reigning, taken from the manuscript of A Traveller. Cologne: [s. n.], 1723. In French - [4], 47 p. illus. 1 illus. (frontispiece), 1 map ; 16 × 9.5 cm. Engraved frontispiece and folding map of the Caspian coast. With original period paper cover bearing a handwritten label with a succinct title. Fragmentary tears and losses along the spine. Slight soiling and damp stains to cover; the block is in good condition with individual leaves and map detached. Engraved bookplate of Martin Winkler by A. Kravchenko inside front cover. Anonymous edition. The Great Bukhara, or Bukhara Khanate, was an Uzbek state that existed from 1500 to 1785 in Central Asia, covering the territories of present-day Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran and China. The Khanate of Bukhara was also often referred to by the name of its successor, the Emirate of Bukhara, which existed from 1785 to 1920. Provenance : Martin Winkler (1893-1982) - German cultural and art historian, professor, specialist in early Russian art, member of the German Society for Eastern European Studies. At the buyer's request, we would be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.