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The history of the life of Nader Shah, king of Persia. : Extracted from an eastern manuscript, which was translated into French by order of His Majesty the King of Denmark. With an introduction containing, I. a description of Asia, according to the . by Mahdi Khan Astarabadi, active 1733-1759.; Jones, William, - 1773

by Mahdi Khan Astarabadi, active 1733-1759.; Jones, William,

The history of the life of Nader Shah, king of Persia. : Extracted from an eastern manuscript, which was translated into French by order of His Majesty the King of Denmark. With an introduction containing, I. a description of Asia, according to the . by Mahdi Khan Astarabadi, active 1733-1759.; Jones, William, - 1773

The history of the life of Nader Shah, king of Persia. : Extracted from an eastern manuscript, which was translated into French by order of His Majesty the King of Denmark. With an introduction containing, I. a description of Asia, according to the .

by Mahdi Khan Astarabadi, active 1733-1759.; Jones, William,

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London: Printed by J. Richardson, for T. Cadell in the Strand., 1773. Title Continuation: /" the oriental Geographers. II. A short history of Persia from the earliest times to the present century : and an appendix, ." [46], lxxii, 196 p. ; 8vo. Description: Introduction: A description of Asia, according to the Oriental geographers. A short history of Persia from the earliest times to the present century.--The history of the life of Nader Shah.--Appendix: An essay on Asiatick poetry. The history of the Persian language. Pieces relative to the French translation. An excellent clean example, now bound handsomely in a full leather binding, with gilt embellished spine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall [ Display Lothlorien ]. First Edition.. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo.
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  • Keywords TRAVEL EXPLORATION NADIR SHAH, SHAH OF IRAN, 1688-1747; ORIENTAL POETRY -- HISTORY AND CRITICISM EARLY WORKS TO 1800; ASIA, CENTRAL DESCRIPTION IRAN 16TH-18TH CENTURIES
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Narrative of the United States' Expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead Sea
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Narrative of the United States' Expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead Sea

by Lynch, W.F., USN

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Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard , 1849. Book. Illus. by 28 wood engraved plates and 2 Folding Maps. Very Good. 3/4 Leather. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Contemporary 3/4 brown calf, elaborate gilt spine panels and raised bands. Attractive and fresh marbled page edges, with matching boards and endpapers. A bit of wear at the edges, and crown slightly chipped. An handsome copy of the U.S. Navy's first foray into the Holy Land, over which young Lynch and his men hauled their boats with camels to the Sea of Galilee, then down the River Jordon to the Dead Sea. er. This copy has repairs on the verso of the map folds, and a few small chips at the edges. The expedition also visited Smyrna and Constantinople. Blackmer 1043 The official report of this Naval adventure was published in 1852. .
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Dictionary of Arabic Musical Terms
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Dictionary of Arabic Musical Terms

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Baghdad: Iraq Ministry of Culture and Guidance, 1964. Book. Very Good. Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. light corner wear, light edgewear. sticker to front cover. very limited English text.
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TIGHTWAD AND THE ISFAHAN COLUMBIAN.|THE
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Nappanee, IN: (Press of the Indiana Kid), 1975. paper-covered boards, title stamped on spine, illustrated label on front cover, top edge cut, other edges uncut. Miniature Books. miniature book (7.0 x 5.0 cm). paper-covered boards, title stamped on spine, illustrated label on front cover, top edge cut, other edges uncut. unpaginated. Limited to 35 copies (Bradbury, Indiana Kid 11). A fine copy. An account of a journey into Iran and Afghanistan in search of ruins from the Isfahan Empire. Frontispiece and one illustration in text.
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MITNAAN PAPER IN ISRAEL
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Kasama, Japan: Cannabis Press, 1981. handmade paper wrappers, cord-tied. Miniature Books. miniature book (7.5 by 5.0 cm.). handmade paper wrappers, cord-tied. unpaginated. Limited to 200 numbered copies (University of Iowa Library Special Collections website, Charlotte F. Smith collection). Printed on mitaumata paper. With illustrations and paper specimens, with list of specimens included. The book has been creased down the middle, effecting the entire book. Else a fine copy. A very scarce miniature book on papermaking.
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The Middle East; 2000 Years of History from the Rise of Christianity to the Present Day.

The Middle East; 2000 Years of History from the Rise of Christianity to the Present Day.

by Lewis, Bernard

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London Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1995, First Edition. hardcover. First Edition, First Printing in U.K. -- SIGNED, inscribed to Charles [Issawi, who wrote many books on the Middle East] "old friend, good friend" and dated 22-11-95. -- Hardcover. Condition: very good minus (cover and text block are bumped; marginal short lines throughout) with very good dust jacket. ISBN 0297813455
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Narrative of the United States' Expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead Sea
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Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard , 1849. Book. Illus. by 28 wood engraved plates and 2 Folding Maps. Very Good. 3/4 Leather. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Contemporary 3/4 brown calf, elaborate gilt spine panels and raised bands. Attractive and fresh marbled page edges, with matching boards and endpapers. A bit of wear at the edges, and crown slightly chipped. An handsome copy of the U.S. Navy's first foray into the Holy Land, over which young Lynch and his men hauled their boats with camels to the Sea of Galilee, then down the River Jordon to the Dead Sea. er. This copy has repairs on the verso of the map folds, and a few small chips at the edges. The expedition also visited Smyrna and Constantinople. Blackmer 1043 The official report of this Naval adventure was published in 1852. .
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Dictionary of Arabic Musical Terms
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Baghdad: Iraq Ministry of Culture and Guidance, 1964. Book. Very Good. Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. light corner wear, light edgewear. sticker to front cover. very limited English text.
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TIGHTWAD AND THE ISFAHAN COLUMBIAN.|THE
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Nappanee, IN: (Press of the Indiana Kid), 1975. paper-covered boards, title stamped on spine, illustrated label on front cover, top edge cut, other edges uncut. Miniature Books. miniature book (7.0 x 5.0 cm). paper-covered boards, title stamped on spine, illustrated label on front cover, top edge cut, other edges uncut. unpaginated. Limited to 35 copies (Bradbury, Indiana Kid 11). A fine copy. An account of a journey into Iran and Afghanistan in search of ruins from the Isfahan Empire. Frontispiece and one illustration in text.
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MITNAAN PAPER IN ISRAEL
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Kasama, Japan: Cannabis Press, 1981. handmade paper wrappers, cord-tied. Miniature Books. miniature book (7.5 by 5.0 cm.). handmade paper wrappers, cord-tied. unpaginated. Limited to 200 numbered copies (University of Iowa Library Special Collections website, Charlotte F. Smith collection). Printed on mitaumata paper. With illustrations and paper specimens, with list of specimens included. The book has been creased down the middle, effecting the entire book. Else a fine copy. A very scarce miniature book on papermaking.
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The Middle East; 2000 Years of History from the Rise of Christianity to the Present Day.

The Middle East; 2000 Years of History from the Rise of Christianity to the Present Day.

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London Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1995, First Edition. hardcover. First Edition, First Printing in U.K. -- SIGNED, inscribed to Charles [Issawi, who wrote many books on the Middle East] "old friend, good friend" and dated 22-11-95. -- Hardcover. Condition: very good minus (cover and text block are bumped; marginal short lines throughout) with very good dust jacket. ISBN 0297813455
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A Man

A Man

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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1980. First US Edition. Translated from the original Italian title Un Uomo by William Weaver, about a Greek revolutionary hero who fights alone and to the death for freedom and truth. Fallaci (1929-2006) was an Italian journalist and author and became famous worldwide for her coverage of war and revolution and her "long, aggressive and revealing interviews" with many world leaders. A Man is based on Alexandros Panagoulis, with whom Fallaci had a long relationship. She maintained that he was assassinated due to his work with the Greek resistance and his (unsuccessful) assassination attempt of Greek dictator Georgios Papadopoulos. A Man received the Italian awards Premio Viareggio and Premio Nazionale. 9½ x 6½". 0671252410. Purple over grey boards, gold letters on spine, title blind stamped on front board. 463 pp. Dust jacket has crease to front flap, small chips, discolored edges of DJ and boards. Text edges scattered light foxing not extending onto pages, else a Good… Read More
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The King Of Kings
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The King Of Kings

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THE KING OF KINGS, Copyright 1927, Grosset & Dunlap. Written by Jeanie Macpherson and Henry Macmahon. USED. 257 pages plus adverts. 5 ¼ X 7 5/8. Light brown boards with delft blue titling and ornamentation. VG Condition/Acceptable RARE original H.B. Warner dust jacket. The jacket is in acceptable condition with wear and loss to back panel and spine. Now protected in a mylar wrap. Sorry about the stack of books photos. King of King is the only title available here. Summary: "The King of Kings is a 1927 American silent epic film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. It depicts the lasts weeks of Jesus of Nazareth before his crucifixion, and stars H.B. Warner in the lead role.
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Ties That Bind: A Social History of the Iranian Carpet

Ties That Bind: A Social History of the Iranian Carpet

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Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Inst Pr, 1994. First edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Inst Pr., 1994. 8vo., 358 pages, illustrated b/w photos. Previous owner's blind stamp on title page, else near fine in near fine dust jacket.. 1st. Hard. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo..
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Seven Pillars Of Wisdom, A Triumph

Seven Pillars Of Wisdom, A Triumph

by Lawrence, T.E

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T.E. Lawrence. SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM, A TRIUMPH. AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Privately Printed, 1926. First Published for general circulation 1935. First American Edition. States MCMXXXVI on the title page. Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc. Garden City, NY. GOOD CONDITION/ NO DUST JACKET IS INCLUDED. 672 pages, indexed. Beige buckram boards. Spine has darkened a bit. 6 7/8 X 9 ½.
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Syrian Stone-Lore; or the Monumental History of Palestine

Syrian Stone-Lore; or the Monumental History of Palestine

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London Richard Bentley 1886. Book. Very Good. Decorative Cloth. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original blue gilt decorated cloth, bit of spotting, and internal hinge paper is cracked. But a very clean, solid copy. A fine history of Syria and Palestine published for the Committee of the Palestine Exploration Fund. Conder's approach was to ignore Hebrew literature, basing his archaeological history on the evidence only of uncovered monuments and inscriptions, etc. Illustrated by 29 illustrations, 3 folding maps. first edition..
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Moon of Israel: A Tale of the Exodus
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Moon of Israel: A Tale of the Exodus

by Haggard, H. Rider

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H. RIDER HAGGARD: Moon of Israel: A Tale of the Exodus. Longmans, Green and Co., Copyright 1918. States 1920 on the title page. March 1920 Third Printing Thus. 1920 Used. Good- condition/ no DJ. States 1920 on title page. Blindstamped red cloth boards. Titling still visible on spine. Colour frontispiece of Merapi at a chariot. Gutter separation at back hinge. Bright pages. The novel narrates the events of the Biblical Exodus from Egypt told from the perspective of a scribe named Ana." Rare/Scarce. By H. Rider Haggard, author of "She", King Solomon's Mines, and the Allan Quatermain Professor Challenger series.
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Shaykh and Effendi: Changing Patterns of Authority among the El Shabana of Southern Iraq

Shaykh and Effendi: Changing Patterns of Authority among the El Shabana of Southern Iraq

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Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1970. First edition, first printing. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1970. 8vo., xi+227 pages, illustrated with tables, charts. Name on fly leaf, minor sun fade along botoom edge from dust jacket shift, else a very good plus, clean, bright, tight copy - no shelf wear, in a very good spine sunned dust jacket chipped at the crown.. 1st. Hard. Very Good Plus/Very Good. 8vo..
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A History of the Crusades: Three Volume Boxed Set
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A History of the Crusades: Three Volume Boxed Set

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Volume 1: The First Crusade and the Foundation of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, Volume 2: The Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Frankish East, 1100-1187. Volume 3: The Kingdom of Acre and the Later Crusades. All three volumes are in Fine Condition in a Fine Slipcase. Due to the size of this item, expedited or priority shipping prices will be individually quoted. Media Mail cost within the U.S. will remain as listed.
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Arabs in Tent and Town

Arabs in Tent and Town

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Inscribed by the publisher, In memory of Ada Seeley from F.P Seeley 9 March 1929. 325 pp. 22 x 14.5 cmz. 780 grams. 1.5 cm tear in middle of top spine. photo loose opposite page 48.
The title reads in full: "An intimate account of the family life of the Arabs of Syria, their manner of living in, desert & town, their hospitality, customs, & mental attitude, with a description of the animals, birds, flowers & plants of their country."

Adela Monica Goodrich-Freer Spoer (1870-1931) was an author who initially wrote under her maiden name of A. Goodrich-Freer, and then under her married name of A. M. Spoer.
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The Revolution In Constantinople And Turkey: A Diary, With Episodes And Photographs By Lady...

The Revolution In Constantinople And Turkey: A Diary, With Episodes And Photographs By Lady Ramsay [Ownership Signature Of A Z Abushady]

by Ramsay, W. (William) M. (Mitchell, And Lady Ramsay [Ownership Signature Of A Z Abushady]

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London: Hodder And Stoughton, 1909. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fair. Photographs. Xv, 323 Pp.Original Green Cloth, Gilt. First Edition. Worn But Gilt Bright. Spine Browned And Frayed At Top And Bottom Edges, With Old Tape Repair1/4" Deep, Top 1" Of Front Free Endpaper Excised, Hinge Cracked Before Half Title And At Rear Endpapers, Catalog Entry For This Book Pasted To Title Page Below The Publisher's Information. Ownership Signature In English And Arabic Of A. (Ahmed) Z. (Zaky) Abushady At Top Of Title Page; Abushady Was An Egyptian Who Studied In England, And Returned To Egypt Where He Became Dean Of Medicine At The University Of Alexandria; He Later Came To The United States. He Is Renown For His Work As A Publisher, Poet, Bee Scientist, Etc.
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