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Persian letters, in two parts
Title
Persian letters, in two parts, 1751.
Physical Description
2 v. (in one) (182 and 243 p.) ; 16 x 11 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Written on title page: Persian Letters, In Two Parts. By John Farrington of Clapham. 1751.
Written on flyleaf: Wm Moody Junr Salisbury.
Pasted inside front wrapper: dealer's description of manuscript.
Binding: parchment spine; front and back covers missing. Wrapped in a paper wrapper.
In English.
Provenance
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Summary
Manuscript, in a single hand, of an English translation, by John Farrington, of Montesquieu's satirical work on the government, politics, religion, and social customs of France.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
August 08, 2005
References
Charles Louis de Secondat, Persian Letters, In Two Parts. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Charles Louis de Secondat, Persian Letters, In Two Parts. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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