Justinien

1834 · AQ20731 — London: Richard Bentley 1834. in three volumes. vii 1 317 1; 2 330; 2 335pp 1. Bound by Porter & Custard of Yeovil in contemporary navy half-calf marbled boards tooled in gilt and blind marbled edges. Lightly rubbed. Bookplates of Coker Court to all FEPs binder's ticket to FEP of Vol. I scattered foxing. The first edition James Justinian Morier's 1782-1849 third published novel. Having pursued a career as a diplomat primarily operating in Persia Morier devoted his retirement to writing first producing two travel books A Journey through Persia Armenia and Asia Minor 1812 and A Second Journey 1818 which both met with critical acclaim. His major work the novel Adventures of Hajji Baba of Isphahan 1824 achieved immense popularity for its perceptive portrayal of Persian life. This was followed by three further novels based on his experiences in Persia including the Oriental romance. Henry Marsh Custard 1806-1895 originally ran a printing business at Parkstone Dorset but ceased printing there at the end of December 1838 and moved to Yeovil. By 1839 Custard was in partnership with William Porter as stationers and printers in Hendford. Porter & Custard printers remained in the premises until their partnership was dissolved in 1841. Not in Ramsden. First edition. 8vo. Richard Bentley hardcover