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SHOBERL, Frederic. (Ed)
World in Miniature - Persia...
Frederick Shoberl (1775-1853) was an English journalist, editor, and illustrator. He created his hand-coloured engravings for 'The World in Miniature,' a series published during the 1820s by R. Akermann in London. The series covered different parts of the world, including Persia. It describes the country, characters, manners, customs, dress, religion, women, and other particularities of different nations. 'The World in Miniature: Persia' was the fifth title in the series. According to Abbey, "This interesting series aimed to increase the store of knowledge concerning the various branches of the great family of man."
- Published
- London: R. Ackermann, [1822]
- References
- Abbey Travel 6 (part); Tooley 515.
- Plates
- 30
- Binding/Size
- Xs=12mo
- Value
- 0-5000
- Published
- London: R. Ackermann, [1822]
- Ref
- 163
FIRST EDITION. Half calf over marbled boards, spine lavishly decorated and lettered in gilt, bookplate to front pastedowns of each volume. Some hinges worn, corners strengthened, new spines inserted, and originals were laid back on. 30 Hand-coloured plates. Pub. by R. Ackermann London 1822. Duodecimo. Hand-coloured frontis in all three volumes. Being an Ackermann production - all plates are beautifully coloured. From the excellent series: "WORLD IN MINIATURE - PERSIA, containing a brief description of the country; and an account of its government, laws, and religion, and the characters, manners and customs, arts, amusements of its inhabitants." *Ron Norman of Hartlepool carried out rebinding and restoration work on this book. (Ronnorm@aol.com)* Volume 1. 1. Frontis. Futteh Ali Shah. King of Persia. 2. Master of the Ceremonies. 3. Woman of the Harem. 4. Female Slave of the Seraglio. 5. Eunuch of the Seraglio. 6. Queen of Persia Travelling in her Litter. 7. Attendants on the Queen of Persia. 8. Officer of the Guards. 9. A Foot Soldier. 10. A Camel Artilleryman. Volume 2. 11. Frontis. Persian Smoking. 12. High Priest. 13. Doctor in Divinity. 14. Persian at Prayers. 15. Persian Lady at Prayers. 16. Persian of High Rank. 17. Ambassador. 18. Persian Female. 19. Persian Female. 20. Grandee, Smoking on Horseback. Volume 3. 21. Geber Female. 22. Village Dancing Girl. 23. Armenian. 24. Armenian Lady. 25. Banian. 26. Banian Female. 27. Well, & Agricultural Instruments. 28. Musical Instruments. 29. As above. 30. Takhti Cadjar.
