Illustrations to Oriental Memoirs. With Explanatory Notices. London: Richard Bentley, 1835. — FORBES, JAMES. 1749-1819.

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Estimate: $1,200–$1,800 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, Los Angeles · 10 February 2014
Record ID: TB-2026-2043718
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Forbes, James. 1749-1819., Illustrations to Oriental Memoirs. With Explanatory Notices. London: Richard Bentley, 1835. Bonhams, 10 Feb 2014, lot 60. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2043718.

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Forbes, James. 1749-1819., Illustrations to Oriental Memoirs. With Explanatory Notices. London: Richard Bentley, 1835. Bonhams, 10 Feb 2014, lot 60. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2043718.

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