Very rare original German edition of Moritz von Kotzebue's narrative of a journey into Persia, in the suite of the Imperial Russian Embassy, in the... Show moreVery rare original German edition of Moritz von Kotzebue's narrative of a journey into Persia, in the suite of the Imperial Russian Embassy, in the year 1817. Complete with all plates including a foot-soldier and an officer, views of the mountains of Ararat taken from the gardens of the Sardar of Erivan, view of the castle Udgani, view of the castle of Sultanie (Solthaniyeh), the sepulchre of the saint Hassani-Kashi at Sultanie and a Tshimburak or Private of the Camel Artillery. - Moritz von Kotzebue (1789-1861) was a Russian/Estonian officer and traveller and brother of Otto von Kotzebue. In 1817, as a young lieutenant in Russian service he travelled to Persia (Iran), in the cortège of a Russian embassy sent to the encampment of Fathá-Al Shah at Soltaniyeh. He kept this illustrative journal which was soon afterwards published by his father, the playwright August Friedrich Ferdinand von Kotzebue, who also wrote the preface of this work. "The embassy left Tblisi in mid-April 1817 and arrived in Tabriz on May 18 1817, where the tsar's envoy was received by Abbas Mirza, the crown prince. After eight days the embassy left Tabriz for Soltaniyeh via Zanjanm and on July 26 1817, reached its destination where Fathá-Al Shah received the embassy five days later. At the end of August 1817 the embassy left the shah's encampment and travelled back to Russia by way of Tabriz and Erivan" (Howgego). A second German edition of this work was published in 1825; an English edition appeared in 1819; a Dutch in 1819; a French in 1819 and a Polish in 1821. - Bindings show traces of use. A very rare narrative into Persia in fine condition. Moritz v. Rokebue's. Portfolio (33 x 24 cm) includes 7 leaves (ca. 25 x 23 cm, of which 4 aquatints and 3 hand-coloured engravings ), containing the 9 illustrations as called for in the text volume and title label of the portfolio (illustrations 1-2 and 8-9 together on 1 plate). Both contemporary boards, of which the portfolio with original pasted title label on front cover. Main Heritage Shelves General DS507 .K68 1819 Book Item-ID: i16843733 BIB-ID: 1509219 Show less
Herausgegeben von Hrn. Richard Tomlinson. Attribué par Barbier à Jean-Henri Maubert de Gouvest, probablement sur la base de la dédicace, signée par... Show moreHerausgegeben von Hrn. Richard Tomlinson. Attribué par Barbier à Jean-Henri Maubert de Gouvest, probablement sur la base de la dédicace, signée par ce dernier. Adresse lausannoise fictive. Il s'agit probablement d'une contrefaçon de l'édition imprimée à Lausanne en 1754. E. G. de Haller attribue cette relation à Samuel Engel, et mentionne également Maubert de Gouvest comme auteur possible. 2 frontispices gravés en taille-douce, non-signés (grand pont d'Ispahan et portrait de Moginié en costume mogol) et 1 carte dépliante. Main Heritage Shelves General DS411.5 .M38 1763 Book Item-ID: i10161958 BIB-ID: 1017831 labcud AA 6605 1 Show less
Description and travel, Description and travel, DS412 .I94 1774
Main Heritage Shelves General DS412 .I94 1774 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i24482511 BIB-ID: 2555148 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General DS412 .I94 1774 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i24482511 BIB-ID: 2555148 Show less
World War (1914-1918), Eastern question (Central Asia), World War, 1914-1918--Causes, Eastern question (Central Asia), Diplomatic relations, War--Causes, Groǭacht, Foreign relations, JX1578 .H24 1938, 327.55
von dr. Wilhelm Hannekum. "Die untersuchung entstand als dissertation und wurde im april dieses jahres von der Philosophischen fakult衴 der... Show morevon dr. Wilhelm Hannekum. "Die untersuchung entstand als dissertation und wurde im april dieses jahres von der Philosophischen fakult衴 der Universit衴 G说tingen genehmigt."--Vorwort. Main Heritage Compact General JX1578 .H24 1938 Book Item-ID: i25913414 BIB-ID: 2756910 commitment to retain 20151204 pda OTUTLD Show less
Reiseschilderungen von Heinrich Moser. Device on title page. Portrait of the author on the previous sheet to the title page. Main Heritage Shelves... Show moreReiseschilderungen von Heinrich Moser. Device on title page. Portrait of the author on the previous sheet to the title page. Main Heritage Shelves General DK851 .M67 1888 Book Item-ID: i21823030 BIB-ID: 2335900 Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General DS258 .A97 1882 Book Item-ID: i25324950 BIB-ID: 2648420 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General DS258 .A97 1882 Book Item-ID: i25324950 BIB-ID: 2648420 Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General DS258 .G76 1910 Book Item-ID: i22330483 BIB-ID: 2392052 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General DS258 .G76 1910 Book Item-ID: i22330483 BIB-ID: 2392052 Show less
beÿ Tranquillo Mollo. "Lehrbuch der Geographie IV Abthl. Seite 117,121." Upper right "50." Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00126 Print Map Item-ID:... Show morebeÿ Tranquillo Mollo. "Lehrbuch der Geographie IV Abthl. Seite 117,121." Upper right "50." Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00126 Print Map Item-ID: i17066001 BIB-ID: 1525265 Show less
Voyages and travels, Voyages and travels--Early works to 1800, Description and travle, Description and travel, DS47 .S77 1678
Aus dem jollaendishcen uebergesetzt von A.M. Title on engraved title page: Johann J. Straußens Reisen durch Griechenland, Moscau, Tarterey,... Show moreAus dem jollaendishcen uebergesetzt von A.M. Title on engraved title page: Johann J. Straußens Reisen durch Griechenland, Moscau, Tarterey, Ostindien, und andere Theile der Welt. Includes index. Printed title page in red & black. Main Heritage Shelves General DS47 .S77 1678 Book Item-ID: i10169222 BIB-ID: 1018558 Show less
herausgegeben von Iohann Baptist Homann, der röm. kays. Maj.t Geographo. The depicted citys are (starting upper left): Astrachan/Astrakhan and... Show moreherausgegeben von Iohann Baptist Homann, der röm. kays. Maj.t Geographo. The depicted citys are (starting upper left): Astrachan/Astrakhan and Derbent (Russia) – Teflis/Tbilisi (Georgia) - Kars and Erzerum/Erzurum (Turkey) – Baccu/Baku (Azerbaijan) - Soltaniyeh/Sultania, Schamachia, Cyropolis (Iran) - Erevan /Yerevan (Armenia) - Shiras/ Shiraz (Iran) – Candahar/ Kandahar (Afghanistan) - Ardabil (Azerbaijan) - Kachan/Kashan (Iran) - Isphahan/ Isfahan (Iran) - Gamron/ Bandar Abbas (Iran) First row ( ca. 10 x 14 cm): "Astrachan ...", "Derbent ...", "Teflis ...", "Kars" Second row ca. 10 x 14 cm): "Erzerum ...", "Baccu ...", "Sultania ...", "Schamachia ..." Third row ( ca. 10 x 14 cm): "Erivan ...", "Schiras ...", "Candahar ...", "Die Stadt Ardebil ..." Fourth row: "Die Stadt Kachan in Erack" (10 x 14 cm), "Prospect der königlich persischen Haupt- und Residenz-Stadt Isphahan ..." (12 x 29 cm), "Gamron oder Bender Abassi" (10 x 14 cm). 15 bird's eye views of cities in Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia Title above. Possibly printed in 1724 or 1740. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00937 Print Map Item-ID: i11402507 BIB-ID: 1172593 Show less
par Pierre vander Aa. From" Oost-Indise voyagien van Johan Mildenhal en Johan Cartwright" Relief shown pictorially In Dutch, French, and Latin See... Show morepar Pierre vander Aa. From" Oost-Indise voyagien van Johan Mildenhal en Johan Cartwright" Relief shown pictorially In Dutch, French, and Latin See Tibbets, no 197 Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01199 Print Map Item-ID: i11404656 BIB-ID: 1172808 Show less
par Pierre vander Aa. Relief shown pictorially Title in cartouche in Dutch, below neatline in French Tibbets, no 186 Main Heritage Compact General HC... Show morepar Pierre vander Aa. Relief shown pictorially Title in cartouche in Dutch, below neatline in French Tibbets, no 186 Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00068 Print Map Item-ID: i17065719 BIB-ID: 1525231 Show less
von Friedrich Sarre. Main Heritage Shelves General N7280 .S27 1922 Book Item-ID: i10081045 BIB-ID: 1009740 Show morevon Friedrich Sarre. Main Heritage Shelves General N7280 .S27 1922 Book Item-ID: i10081045 BIB-ID: 1009740 Show less
Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00558 Print Map Item-ID: i24470946 BIB-ID: 2558657 Show moreMain Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00558 Print Map Item-ID: i24470946 BIB-ID: 2558657 Show less