The Ball and the Polo Stick of Book of Ecstasy: A Translation of the Persian Poem Gui u Chaugan or Halnama by Arfi, with 3 Unpublished Polo Miniatures in Colour
by Greenshields, R. S., translator
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine
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Hamden, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
London: Luzac & Co, 1932. Illustrated Small Format Edition. Hardcover. Fine. 3 polo miniatures in color (including frontis), 31p. Green cloth. Gilt lettering on front cover. 22cm. No Jacket. First published in 1931 but with no illustrations.
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- Bookseller
- McBlain Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 67445
- Title
- The Ball and the Polo Stick of Book of Ecstasy: A Translation of the Persian Poem Gui u Chaugan or Halnama by Arfi, with 3 Unpublished Polo Miniatures in Colour
- Author
- Greenshields, R. S., translator
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Edition
- Illustrated Small Format Edition
- Publisher
- Luzac & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1932
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McBlain Books
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Hamden, Connecticut
About McBlain Books
Our second floor shop contains about 15,000 volumes and is open by appointment. Established 1970. We have been a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America for over 45 years. While there is a heavy emphasis in our stock on African Americana, Africa, Asia and the Middle East we also buy and sell antiquarian books on other subjects.
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