History
| Isfahani, Mirza Mohammad Sadegh Mousavi Namee. Tarikh-e Giti Gosha Dar Tarikh-e Khamdan-e Zand. History, 117 pages, 20 cm. A brief history of the Zand Dynasty, focusing on Mirza Abdul Karim, Karim Khan and Lotf Ali Khan, with a preface on the origins of the Zand family. Tehran: Amir Kabir, Persian year 1363 (CE 1984). This book is mega-rare and an excellent resource for historians. Softcover book; the pages are yellowed and there are scuff marks and indentations on the cover (click on the picture for an enlarged view). $29.99 |
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| Afshar, Iraj. Yadgarha-ye Yazd (Remembrances of Yazd). Iraj Afshar (1925--) is a Professor Emeritus of Tehran University and consults for Columbia University. He has also served as the bibliographer of Persian books at Harvard University. He is a recognized authority on Iranian anthropology, with a special interest in linguistics and culture. This limited edition, 3-volume set is among his best-known works. It contains an incredibly comprehensive history of Yazd province, its architecture, monuments and so much more. Click here for additional details on each book along with selected images. Last Copy, Extremely Rare $475 | ||
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| Eqtedari, Ahmad. Monuments and Historical Places in the Persian Gulf. This is a rare four-volume series which covers the Persian Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates (still known in English as the Trucial States at that time) Bahrain, and the islands throughout the Gulf to the Sea of Oman, with a special emphasis on the Khuzestan region. Hardcover. Combined weight of 4 volumes: 15 lbs. (6.8 kilograms). Condition: used (shelf wear, some pencil writing inside, bindings old and loose in some places; all pages intact, some slightly yellow from age but still very readable Vols 3 & 4 are in better condition than Vols 1 & 2 with Vol 1 being the most worn). $475 |
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Eqtedari, Ahmad. Diyar-e Shah-re Yaran
(Monuments of Khuzestan). 820+ pages, ill, some color, 25 cm, hardcover.
Tehran: Selsele Intisharat-e Anjomane Asare Melli. 1st Edition, Persian
year 1353 (CE 1974). This book is one of Eqtedari's best works,
containing the result of years of study and photography which can never be
duplicated. It is a comprehensive look at the historical Khuzestan region.
Contains 636 color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations,
including a color photo of the Tomb of Daniel.
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additional details, sample pages and photos.
Condition: used. This is a limited edition publication and is numbered 110. A portrait of the last Shah was in the front of the book, but was torn out by the Provisional Government before it was exported. There is some light pencil writing inside on several pages, and a scratch on the cover. All pages are intact. Last Copy Not for Sale |
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Eqtedari, Ahmad. Ancient Larestan and Larestani
Culture (Larestan-e Kohan va Farhang-e Larestani). 601 pages, 23 cm,
hardcover. Tehran: Jahan-e Moaser, Persian Year 1371 (CE 1992). This is
one of the most comprehensive books on the history and culture of the
Larestan region. Eqtedari, a native of the region, is recognized as the
undisputed authority on Larestan. Many authors have been honored by
Eqtedari writing introductions to their works, which is viewed as a seal
of approval for their scholarship. This rare book is of great value to
anthropologists, archaeologists, historians and linguists. The text is
mostly in Persian; it includes extensive vocabulary of the regional
language, with text written in the Latin alphabet.
The condition is used: the binding has been repaired. There is some light pencil writing on several pages, and some have been folded down at the corners. All pages are intact. Out of Stock |
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