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The History of Thamas Kouli Kan, Sophi of Persia. Translated from the French.

[Krusinski, Tadeusz Judasz?].
London, J. Brindley… and C. Corbett,
1740
US$ 850.00
“Price One Shilling and Six-pence”. 8vo. (1) ff, ii pp, 163 pp, (1). Contemporary gilt-ruled calf (gilt faded) with title (also faded) lettered on spine. Extremities worn, corners bumped and chipped but holding perfectly; contents very good. Early ownership inscriptions of Richard Helmes and Ann Herbert, who begins to write a typical admonition: “steel not this book my honest friend for fear the…” but trails off before she completes it.