RICHARDSON John; Samuel Rousseau, editor.

A specimen of Persian poetry;

or Odes of Hafez: With an English translation and paraphrase. Chiefly from the specimen Poeseos Persicae of Baron Revizky. With historical and grammatical illustrations, and a complete analysis, for the assistance of those who wish to study the Persian language. A new edition, revised, corrected, and enlarged, by S. Rousseau, teacher of the Persian language.

Stock Code 107216

London, printed by and for the editor, 1802

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Richardson (1740-1795) was one of the leading Orientalists of his time. 'A Specimen of Persian Poetry,' first published in 1774, was his first major work.

Second, revised edition, complete, 4to (265 x 190mm), pp.iv, (ix)-xx, 86 pp.; with Persian text printed in nasta'liq, bookplate to upper pastedown; modern half calf over marbled boards, a very good copy.

Provenance

Provenance: Booklabel of Edward Faridany. Faridany (1939-2010), was an Anglo-Iranian scholar who had previously worked in the oil industry (bookplate to upper pastedown).

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