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The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi
by Burton, Richard Francis
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
David McKay Company, Washington Square, Philadelphia, 1931. Special 1st Edition. Hardcover. Like New. Rare Special Edition. Printed at David McCay Company, 1931. Printed in USA., 129 pages. Features a dozen spectacular original illustrated plates by the enigmatic artist, Willy Pogany.The book cover, is black full cloth boards, with Pogany a photogravure plate, set to front board cove, within wide silver borders, silver spine titles. Light shelf wear, to covers. Thick, heavy stock pages, fine; clean, tight with no markings. Binding: Fine with hinges intact. Written by Sir Richard Burton under the pseudonym of El-Yezdi, after his return from Mecca in 1854. The Kasidah contains many references to 19th Century scientific and philosophical concepts, most notably the evolution of species. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Harry Freedman Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 220720003
- Title
- The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi
- Author
- Burton, Richard Francis
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Special 1st Edition
- Publisher
- David McKay Company, Washington Square, Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1931
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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