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
Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS47 .F44 1587
Note at end: Io Don Bartholomeo Dionigi da Fano, da un memoriale del soprascritto M. Cesare, ho cauato il presente viaggio, e fidelmente in questa... Show moreNote at end: Io Don Bartholomeo Dionigi da Fano, da un memoriale del soprascritto M. Cesare, ho cauato il presente viaggio, e fidelmente in questa forma disteso; che letto piu volte dall' istesso authore, come vero e fedele, ha voluto a commune delettalione & utile, al mondo publicarlo. Main Heritage Shelves General DS47 .F44 1587 Book Item-ID: i23166824 BIB-ID: 2451680 Show less
by W. Eton. Main Heritage Shelves General DR423 .E86 1798 Book Item-ID: i22515574 BIB-ID: 2405350 Show moreby W. Eton. Main Heritage Shelves General DR423 .E86 1798 Book Item-ID: i22515574 BIB-ID: 2405350 Show less
First edition of this account of exploration in Eastern and Central Arabia in 1912. Text in Danish. At head of title: Barclay Raunkiær. Map in pocket. ... Show moreFirst edition of this account of exploration in Eastern and Central Arabia in 1912. Text in Danish. At head of title: Barclay Raunkiær. Map in pocket. Main Heritage Shelves General DS207 .R38 1913 Book Item-ID: i16875424 BIB-ID: 1510961 Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General DS120.3 .B47 1926 Book Item-ID: i10104744 BIB-ID: 1012110 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General DS120.3 .B47 1926 Book Item-ID: i10104744 BIB-ID: 1012110 Show less
Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, G160 .T44 1687
Includes index. Pagination: Part 1: [38], 291, [1], [1] leaf of plates. Part 2: [2], 104, [105]-[108], 105-176, 179-200 p., [3] leaves of plates.... Show moreIncludes index. Pagination: Part 1: [38], 291, [1], [1] leaf of plates. Part 2: [2], 104, [105]-[108], 105-176, 179-200 p., [3] leaves of plates. Part 3: [2], 64, 63-90, (91)-(93), [1], 91-114, [4] p. Parts I-III have part title pages. Running title differs in part 3: "Travels into the Indies". Engraved portrait of the author facing title page, signed "W. Faithorne sc." Statement on title page: "Licensed, Decemb. 2. 1686. Ro. L'Estrange." Unnumbered pages. Part 1: Title page, eleven-page preface by the translator, signed "A. Lovell", eight-page letter from Monsieur de la Croix to the author, twelve-page tables of contents for parts 1-3, one-page errata list, and part title page. Part 2: part title leaf. Part 3: part title leaf; four-page index of geographical names at end of vol. Main Heritage Shelves General G160 .T44 1687 Book Item-ID: i10233817 BIB-ID: 1025017 Show less
Livingstone, David , 1813-1873, Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton) , 1841-1904, Description and travel, DT351 .S786 1872b, 916.7 S78h, 1872
Zanzibar. -- Organization of the expedition. -- Bagamoyo. -- Through Ukwere, and Udoe, to Useguhha. -- To Ugogo. -- Through Marenga Mkali, Ugogo,... Show moreZanzibar. -- Organization of the expedition. -- Bagamoyo. -- Through Ukwere, and Udoe, to Useguhha. -- To Ugogo. -- Through Marenga Mkali, Ugogo, Uyanzi, to Unyanyembe. -- Geographical and ethnographical remarks. -- Life in Unyanyembe. -- To Mrera, Ukonongo. -- Through Ukawendi, Uvinza, and Uhha, to Ujiji. -- Intercourse with Livingstone at Ujiji. -- Our cruise on the Tanganika. -- Geographical and ethnographical remarks. -- Our journey to Unyanyembe. -- Homeward bound. -- Valedictory. by Henry M. Stanley. Includes index. Main Heritage Shelves General DT351 .S786 1872b Book Item-ID: i10104161 BIB-ID: 1012052 Show less
Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS107 .S65 1864
"In this edition there is little that differs from the first beyond the slight change which it has been thought advisable to make in the title."-... Show more"In this edition there is little that differs from the first beyond the slight change which it has been thought advisable to make in the title."--Advertisement. Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General DT54 .W35 1853 Book Item-ID: i10093321 BIB-ID: 1010968 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General DT54 .W35 1853 Book Item-ID: i10093321 BIB-ID: 1010968 Show less
Niebuhr, Carsten , 1733-1815, Reisebeschreibung nach Arabien und andern umliegenden Ländern, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS206 .O36 1787
af Samuel Ödmann. Includes bibliographical references and index. Show moreaf Samuel Ödmann. Includes bibliographical references and index. Show less
Speke, John Hanning , 1827-1864, Journal of the discovery of the source of the Nile, Description and travel
By Richard F. Burton, F. R. G. S. Pt. 2 "preprinted by permission from the 'Morning advertiser.'" Show moreBy Richard F. Burton, F. R. G. S. Pt. 2 "preprinted by permission from the 'Morning advertiser.'" Show less
