The History of Persia, from the most early period to the present time
Subtitle: containing an account of the religion, government, usages and character of the inhabitants of that kingdom
By: by Colonel Sir John Malcolm, K.C.B., K.L.S. Late minister plenipotentiary to the court of Persia from the supreme government of India. In two volumes
Contributors: Wellesley, Richard Wellesley, Marquess, 1760-1842, dedicatee; Heath, Charles, 1785-1848, engraver; Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820, former owner; Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823, artist
Publisher: Printed for John Murray, Albemarle Street, and Longman and Co, Paternoster-Row, by James Moyes, Greville Street
Published: 1815
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Views; History; Social life and customs; Politics and government; Antiquities; Vues; Histoire; Politique et gouvernement; Antiquités; Scenic wallpapers; Manners and customs
Notes: Pagination. Vol. 1: xxii, [2], 644 p., [12] leaves of plates (1 folded). Vol. 2: vii, [1], 715, [1] p., [11] leaves of plates.

With half-titles.

Contains dedication from the author to Richard Wellesley (1760-1842), Marquess of Wellesley.

Unnumbered pages in vol. 1 include one-page errata list and one-page "directions for placing the plates". Final unnumbered page in vol. 2 contains errata list.

Some engravings are signed Charles Heath, with statement of responsibility "direxit" or "sculpsit". Some engravings signed "W. Sundt delt." or "W. Webbe delt." Folded map of Persia facing title page in vol. 1 signed "Drawn by A. Arrowsmith" and "Engraved by M. Thomson."

This edition includes a state printed on large paper, measuring 37 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Heath, J. Heath family engravers 1779-1878, II, pp. 130-133

NSTC, M798