Jones, William: A Grammar of the Persian Language.

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Jones, William: A Grammar of the Persian Language.

Richardson, 1775, 2nd. Edn. With an index. PP: [ii], xix, [i], 147, [xliii] + an engraved plate of 'Taleek' and 'Shekesteh' scripts. Small 4to. 23.5x18 cm. Recent full speckled calf with raised bands, gilt ruling & gilt decoration to spine. Title page trimmed below the date & name cut out at the top corner, now professionally repaired.

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