[TRAVEL & EXPLORATION]. [MALCOLM, John (1769-1833)]. Sketches from Persia. From the Journals of a Traveller in the East. Philadelphia: Carey, Lea, & Carey, 1828. 8vo. Lacking ffep. Near contemporary half brown morocco over marbled boards, green gilt morocco lettering label on spine, spine double-ruled in gilt (joints somewhat worn, some toning to spine, small blank sticker on spine, some wear to binding, ink notations to front pastedown, bookplate of an American institution on front pastedown, some pencil notes on final blank leaves, text foxed, final few leaves bumped at upper margin). FIRST AMERICAN EDITION.