[IRAN] Palaces in and around Tehran Set of two photographs. Late 19th century. Inscriptions in the margins of both photographs. 32.5 x 39 cm. caption translation: I have also given as a souvenir this photograph of my home. [in the year] 1307 (corresponding to 1889 A.D.). Doust-?Ali Khan, Mu?ir al-Mamalik NB: Doust-?Ali Khan, alias Mu?ir al-Mamalik ("Mu?ir al-Mamalik" is an honorary title); Doust-?Ali Khan Mu?ir al-Mamalik was a high dignitary during the reign of the Qajar ruler Na?er al-Din Shah (r. 1848-1896). He accompanied the king on his trip to Europe in 1317 (Year of the Hegira, 1899 A.D.), and his travel account (along with that of his son) was published under the title ?a?? kardim va afsus khordim. Safar-nama-ye Mirza ?asan Khan Mostawfi al-Mamalek va Dust-?Ali Khan Mo?ir al-Mamalek. The travel account of Mirza ?asan Khan Mostawfi al-Mamalek and Dust-?Ali Khan Mo?ir al-Mamalek].