The Parsees:

£750 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A handsomely untouched copy of this scarce early monograph on the history and culture of the Parsees. Dosabhai Framji Karaka (1829–1902) was a noted journalist who became manager of the Bombay Times as well as chairman of the Bombay Municipal Corporation. First edition; 8vo (20.5 x 13.5 cm); publisher's original blind stamped cloth, spine gilt, some light rubbing, a few discreet wormholes to boards and inner margins, small nick to head, still a very good copy, pleasantly preserved; xv, 286, 2, 16 pp

• Binding: Hardcover

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