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Lahore: Punjab Educational Press, 1958 . First edition. Paperback. Very Good. 7.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. The first edition of this very scarce 1950's study of life in Afghanistan, authored by a history professor at Kabul University. Illustrated with sixteen photographic plates.This very scarce work presents a fascinating portrait of life in 1950s Afghanistan, discussing 'the average Afghan house-wife', nomadic life, hospitality, folklore, typical Afgan names, and 'the lovers of Dilaram'.The author also published works titled 'Progressive Afghanistan', 'Commercial Afghanistan', and 'Afganistan - An Historical Sketch'. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Wraps age toned, with small tide mark to head of front wrap, and closed tear to back strip tail. Internally, firmly bound. Title page significantly age toned, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Very Good
Manners & Customs of the Afghans by Ali, Mohammed - 1958
by Ali, Mohammed
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Manners & Customs of the Afghans
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Punjab Educational Press, Lahore, India, 1958. PB, wrappers, small tear in front wrapper, two page turndowns, appears to be signed by the author, dated 1961. At the time of publication, the author was a professor of history at Kabul University and the author of several guides to Afghanistan. A slight publication of 61 pages,
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- Date Published 1958
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Manners & Customs of the Afghans
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