Search Results: Islam from Black Cat Hill Books

London, UK Luzac & Company, 1940. Hardcover Second Edition [1940], Revised and Enlarged. The first edition was published in 1936. Second Edition [1940], Revised and Enlarged. Good+: Shows dampstaining at upper front panel, along bottom edge of same and some lesser dampstaining at rear panel; these affect endpapers but not text. Light wear to extremities; faint rubbing and light soil. Binding remains square and secure; text clean. Overall, remains tidy with some light wear. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 4to. (10 x 6.45 x 1.1 inches). xii + prospectus + 416 pages. Original Cloth. Bound in dark blue cloth with gilt spine titles. Weight: 2 pounds, 1.8 ounces. The first edition was published in 1936. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Language; Early Literature; Poems and the Koran; Life of Muhammad; Traditions of Bukhari; Miracles; Burying Alive of Female Infants; Veiling of Women; Historians; Antar and Beni Hilal; Later Classical Poetry; Risaletl Ghu'fran; Baha-ed-din… Read More

London, UK Octagon Press, 1983. Hardcover Second Edition UK [1983]; Second Printing Thus (1986). Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows tanning to the text pages, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a single cosmetic imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unopened and unread. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows just a tick of wear at the upper front corner tip; else flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.7 x 0.65 inches). xi, 107 pages. Language: English. Weight: 9.8 ounces. Second Edition UK [1983]; Second Printing Thus (1986).… Read More

Boulder, CO University of Colorado Libraries: Colorado Typographical Society and Este Es Press, 1973. Hardcover Collector's Limited (to 300 copies, of which this is an unnumbered copy) Edition (1973), so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR at the front free endpaper. Collector's Limited (to 300 copies, of which this is an unnumbered copy) Edition (1973), so stated. Very Near Fine: a couple of small, very faint smudges at the lower fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single minor flaw. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 7 x 1 inches). xxvii, 363 pages. Crimson cloth over boards with Gilt Titles at the front panel and backstrip and a small gilt medallion art the middle of the rear panel. Language: Persian & English. Weight: 2 pound, 4.5 ounces. Hardback:… Read More

Springfield, VA The Teaching Company, 1996. Audio Cassette Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. Five Cassette Tapes in Fine Condition and a 45-Page Course Guide wrapped around the panels and with the colorful liner notes, all in Excellent condition, housed in a Heavy Plastic Clamshell Case in Very Good+ Condition, showing a little mild rubbing, and an area of mild wear at the outside edge of the rear portion of the case. Overall, Near Fine. Lectures by John Swanson of The American University at Cairo. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

Bloomington, IN World of Islam Festival Publishing Company, 1976. Hardcover First Edition (1976); so stated. First Edition (1976); so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a touch of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a small scuff at the upper corner tip; else flawless; the price unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.75 x 1 inches). xii, 217 pages. Translated from the French by J. Peter Hobson. Preface by Seyyed Hossein Nasr.… Read More

Islamic Book Service, 1975. Paperback Second Edition (1975). Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; the very mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; faint sunning around the outsided edges of the panels and to the backstrip (the black printed titles at the front panel and backstrip both remain bold and clearly legible); a faint crease to the backstrip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.35 x 5.75 x 0.5 inches). xv, 211 pages. Language: English. Weight: 10.7 ounces. Second Edition (1975). Paperback. 

Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press, 1957. Hardcover First Ed; later printing. Near Fine in Good DJ. Book shows light overall wear; former bookseller's pastedown stamp at rear endpaper; top edge slightly dust-dulled. Binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows a couple of short, closed tears; fairly heavy rubbing and moderate to heavy soiling; price-clipped; mylar-protected. A handsome copy in a well-worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 317pp. First Ed; later printing. Hardback with DJ.

London, UK Unwin Paperbacks: Mandala Books, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus (1990). Copyright is 1968. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a touch of tanning to the text pages, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a single unobtrusive flaw. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches). 152 pages. Language: English. Weight: 4.9 ounces. First Edition Thus (1990). Copyright is 1968. Trade Paperback. 

York Beach, ME Nicolas-Hays, 1981. Hardcover First Edition (1981); So Stated. First Edition (1981); So Stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities with a bit of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; the top edge is lightly dusted; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Not far from 'As New'. The DJ shows mild rubbing and faint soiling to the white background field of the panels; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Remains attractive. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.35 x 1 inches). x, 166 pages. Index. Illustrated with numerous charts, tables and diagrams.… Read More

New York, NY Oxford University Press: Geoffrey Cumberlege, 1953. Hardcover Second Edition. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; price unclipped. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 16mo. viii 206 pp; biblio, index. Second Edition. Hardback with DJ. Sir Hamilton Alexander Rosskeen Gibb (1895 – 1971), also commonly referred to as "H. A. R. Gibb", was a Scottish historian on Orientalism. Gibb was born in Alexandria Egypt. After the Second World War Gibb studied Arabic at the School of Oriental and African Studies at London University, gaining his MA in 1922. His thesis, published later by the Royal Asiatic Society as a monograph, was on the Arab conquests of Central Asia. From 1921 to 1937 Gibb taught Arabic at what was then known as the School of Oriental Studies, becoming a professor there in 1930. During this time he was an editor of the… Read More

Boulder, CO University of Colorado Libraries: Colorado Typographical Society and Este Es Press, 1974. Hardcover Collector's Limited (to 300 copies) Edition (1974), so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Collector's Limited (to 300 copies) Edition (1974), so stated. [The copyright page indicates this is a "Collector's Edition, limited to 300 copies, of which this is number..." and no number is written or printed]. Very Good-: shows very light wear to extremities; considerable smudging and soiling and very mild rubbing to the panels. The binding is cocked off square and leans somewhat, but remains perfectly secure; the text is bright and clean. Free of any marks or notations. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A well-loved copy, remains tighly bound, showing just some soiling and binding problems. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.35 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches). xvii, 149 pages. Yellow Cloth,… Read More

New York, NY Penguin: Arkana, 1993. Paperback Reprint Edition (1993); Seventh printing thus. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the expected very light tanning to the text pages due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a single, minor cosmetic imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unopened and unread. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5 x 0.45 inches). 218 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6 ounces. Reprint Edition (1993); Seventh printing thus. First published in the USA by Dutton in 1971. Trade Paperback. 

Boulder, CO University of Colorado Libraries: Colorado Typographical Society and Este Es Press, 1974. Hardcover Collector's Limited (to 300 copies) Edition (1974), so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED TWICE - AND DATED ONCE - BY THE AUTHOR. Collector's Limited (to 300 copies) Edition (1974), so stated. [The copyright page indicates this is a "Collector's Edition, limited to 300 copies, of which this is number..." and no number is written or printed]. Fine: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New', showing no flaws. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.35 x 6.4 x 0.75 inches). xviii, 142 pages. Black faux leather over boards with Gilt Titles at the front panel and backstrip. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound,… Read More

Boulder, CO Sounds True, 1995. Audio Cassette Ten Audio Cassette Tapes in Like-New condition, housed in a colorful Plastic Clamshell Case in Near Fine condition, showing a faint, somewhat rumpled area in the top edge fo the plastic (does not affect the funcitioning of the case). Evidently, there were learning cards included in the original set. These are not available here. Overall, Near Fine. Product Size: 9.25 x 9.75 x 1.25 inches. Weight: 20 ounces. Running Time: 10 hourse. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

Boulder, CO University of Colorado Libraries: Colorado Typographical Society and Este Es Press, 1973. Hardcover Collector's Limited (to 300 copies, of which this is number 267) Edition (1973), so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR at the front free endpaper and SIGNED again on the author's photograph facing the Table of Contents page. Collector's Limited (to 300 copies, of which this is number 267) Edition (1973), so stated. Very Near Fine: a small, very faint smudge at the top edge of the text block; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single minor flaw. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 7 x 1 inches). xv, 243 pages. Red cloth over boards with Gilt Titles at the front panel and backstrip. Language: Persian & English. Weight: 1 pound, 13 ounces. Hardback:… Read More

Putney, VT Threshold Books, 1983. Paperback First Edition thus (1983); Second Printing. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows a hint of toning to extremities of the panels; the very mildest rubbing to the same; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A Near perfect copy, showing only a single very minor flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches). iv, 163 pages. Language: English. Weight: 8.8 ounces. First Edition thus (1983); Second Printing. Trade Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Pates Manor, Bedfont, Middlesex, UK Perennial Book Service, 1985. Paperback Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: a crease at the lower corner of the rear panel and bit of riffling to the lower corner of the pages of the last half of the book; else only mild signs of use; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.15 x 5.8 x 0.35 inches). 128 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6 ounces. Paperback. " A Note on Rene Guenon" by Frithjof Schuon; "The Role of Culture in Education" by William Stoddart; "The Three Circles of Existence" by Kurt Almqvist; "Wild Stones" by… Read More

Albany, NY State University of New York Press, 1973. Hardcover First Edition USA, (1973). First published in the UK by Allen & Unwin in 1972. First Edition USA, (1973). Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities; slight spine lean; a former owner's not-unattractive personalized book-plate at the front free endpaper; the top edges of the cloth-covered boards and the tinted top edge of the text block are lightly sunned; a tiny spot of soil at the outside edge of the rear endpapers; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and several minor imperfections. The DJ shows rubbing to the extremities; a blank sticker has been placed over a price at the lower corner of the inside front flap; a hint of sunning to… Read More

Washington DC Islamic Supreme Council of America, 2001. Audio Book: CDs. One Audio Compact Disc in Excellent condition [Fine], housed in a clear plastic jewel case, also in excellent condition [showing only the mildest rubbing - about Near Fine]. All If there were liner notes, they are no longer present. Overall, Near Fine. Date of publication is approximate, as none is provided. Audio Book: CD.

Washington DC Islamic Supreme Council of America, 2001. Audio CD One Audio Compact Disc in Excellent, but not absolutely pristine condition [Near Fine], housed in a clear plastic jewel case, also in excellent condition [showing only the mildest rubbing], again about Near Fine. All liner notes present and in Very Good condition. Overall, Near Fine. Playing Time: 53:06. Date of publication is approximate, as none is provided. Audio Book: CD.