Chardin, Voyages Perse, Amsterdam 1735, 4 Vols., Complete With Folding Maps And Plates

A four-volume set of Jean Chardin's *Voyages en Perse et autres lieux de l'Orient*, published in Amsterdam in 1735. This 18th-century edition, known as the "new edition," is illustrated with numerous engraved plates, including figures and maps, several of which are fold-outs. A major work of travel literature, it bears witness to Chardin's observations of Safavid Persia and the eastern regions. This set is complete with its plates and maps, an essential feature for this type of edition. Bound in contemporary full calf, with raised bands, gilt compartments, and title pieces. A cohesive set preserved in its original binding. Condition: wear, rubbing, and losses to the leather; worn headcaps and joints; interior generally fresh with some signs of age. Includes an engraved portrait of the author and plates illustrating monuments, costumes, and travel scenes. Typography and printing characteristic of 18th-century Dutch editions. A sought-after work for its historical and documentary value.