London: The Folio Society, 2005. First published in 1967, this is a typically attractive printing by the Folio Society "on gorgeous wove paper...and bound...in full-backed cloth." First Edition Thus, due to emendations and corrections by Lewis. Bright red cloth binding with an illustration of an assassin attack in black, green, and gold. Clean text; 242 pages. With Notes and Index. Map of the Near East as the paste-down. Previous-owner bookplate on first endpaper; else a Fine copy. Slipcased in red; no dustwrapper, as issued.. First Thus. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Quercus Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005669
Title: The Assassins. A Radical Sect in Islam
Author: Lewis, Bernard
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Thus
Publisher: The Folio Society
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2005
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Bookseller catalogs: Mid East History & Literature;

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