Gobineau A., “Trois ans en Asie (de 1855 a 1858)”, Paris, 1859. First edition. In 8vo (22x14cm). Complete 526p. Contemporary leather over boards, some light spotting, overall very good. Gobineau spent three years in the Levant and Persia. His return journey was via Armenia and Pontos. He was very impressed by Argiroupolis (Gumushane) and the Pontic valleys.