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Winter, Irene J.
A DECORATED BREASTPLATE FROM HASANLU, IRAN Type, Style, and Context of an Equestrian Ornament
Scholar's name to ffep (William P. Anderson). ; Xiii, 105pp, many illustrations. ; University Museum Monograph 39; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 105 pages
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WIT (Frederick de).
[EMPIRE OTTOMAN] Turcicum Imperium.
Amsterdam, F. de Wit, [circa 1680]. 454 x 557 mm.
Référence libraire : LBW-8054
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WOLLANSTON Arthur N.
An English-Persian dictionary, compiled from original sources
New Delhi, Publication India 1994 xv + 462pp., 22cm., cart.cover, dustwrapper, VG, ISBN 81-85243-05-0, T71290
Référence libraire : T71290
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WOLLANSTON Arthur N.
An English-Persian dictionary, compiled from original sources
xv + 462pp., 22cm., cart.cover, dustwrapper, VG, ISBN 81-85243-05-0, T71290
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Wollheim A.E., Fonseca Chevalier da
Die National-Literatur sämtlicher Völker des Orients - Eine proasische und poetische Anthologie aus den besten Schriftstellern des gesamten Orients mit erläuternden, kritischen, literarischen und biographischen Notizen (= Die Classiker... IV.Theil)
Berlin (Gustav Hempel) 1873 (= Erste Ausgabe). Gr-8°, 2 Bände schlichtes Originalhalbleinen mit handbeschriebenen Rückenschildchen (Hardcover); 683 + 859 S., 1
Référence libraire : Khe01624
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Woodhouse, C.M.
Something Ventured - The Autobiography of C.M. Woodhouse
208 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. "Guerrilla fighter, undercover agent, diplomat, Director of Chatham House, chief editor of of Penguin Books, MP for Oxford, industrialist and author, Mr. Woodhouse ventured much.... he spent the war years with the Greek Resistance and describes the hazards of working with rival guerilla groups as well as the rigours of partisan warfare in the mountains... A witty, stylish and above all thought-provoking account of a colorful and distinguished career." - dust jacket. Light wear to clean and unmarked book. Prior owner's blindstamp upon front free endpaper. Binding tight. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A nice bright copy. Book
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Woodsmall, Ruth Frances
Der Aufstieg der mohammedanischen Frau. Aus dem Englischen von Elisabeth Rotten.
Erlenbach-Zürich und Leipzig, Rotapfel-Verlag, (1938). 8°. Mit 11 Bildtafeln. 528 S., Orig.-Ganzleinenband. Einband etwas stockfleckig. Besitzvermerk auf dem Vorsatz. Innen sehr guter und sauberer Zustand.
Référence libraire : 15801
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WORKER COMMUNIST PARTY OF IRAN SWEDISH COMMITTEE.
In defence of prohibition of Islamic veil for children. Pamphlet.
Sweden-London: Worker-Communist Party of Iran-Swedish Committee 1997. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall. Paperback. Demy 8vo. 22 x 15 cm. In English. 17 1 p. In defence of prohibition of Islamic veil for children. Pamphlet. Extremely rare. <br/> <br/> Worker-Communist Party of Iran-Swedish Committee paperback
Référence libraire : 043511
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WORKER-COMMUNIST PARTY OF IRAN-SWEDISH COMMITTEE.
In defence of prohibition of Islamic veil for children. Pamphlet.
Very Good English Paperback. Demy 8vo. (22 x 15 cm). In English. 17, [1] p. In defence of prohibition of Islamic veil for children. Pamphlet. Extremely rare.
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Xenophon
Der Zug der Zehntausend = Cyri anabasis. Herausgegeben von Walter Müri.
Wiesbaden : Vollmer, [1974]. 784 S. ; 20 cm Originalleinen mit Original-Schutzumschlag.
Référence libraire : 299640
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YAHYA SEZAI TEZEL.
Devlet, toplum ve ekonominin eklemlesmesi: Mezopotamya - Iran gelenegi ekseninde Türkiye'nin iktisadî ve sosyal tarihine bir yaklasma denemesi.
Fine English Paperback. Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In Turkish. [4], 95 p. Devlet, toplum ve ekonominin eklemlesmesi: Mezopotamya - Iran gelenegi ekseninde Türkiye'nin iktisadî ve sosyal tarihine bir yaklasma denemesi.
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YAIR EVRON.
The role of arms control in the Middle East (Adelphi Papers Number One Hundred and Thirty-Eight).
Very Good English Paperback. Small 4to. (25 x 18 cm). In English. [2], 43 p. The role of arms control in the Middle East (Adelphi Papers Number One Hundred and Thirty-Eight).
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Yarshater, Ehsan (Ed. )
THE CAMBRIDGE HISTORY OF IRAN Volume 3(2) : the Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanid Periods
Pages Very slightly tanned. Else fine. ; The third volume, published in two parts, is an account of every aspect of Iranian civilisation from the death of Alexander in 323 BC to the advent of Islam in the seventh century AD. This complex period, of major importance in Iranian history and extending for almost a thousand years, encompasses the reigns of the Seleucid, the Parthian, the Kushan and Sasanian dynasties. As additions to the general objectives of these volumes, Professor Yarshater has included in this volume chapters on the institutional, administrative, legal, numismatic, linguistic and literary aspects of the period; and he further develops the scope of the volume by including studies of Iran's interaction with neighbouring societies, of Iran's mythical and legendary history, and of Iranian settlements outside the geographical boundaries of Iran and Afghanistan. This volume is the most comprehensive study published of this very important period of Iran's history. ; The Cambridge History of Iran; Vol. 3.2; 883 pages
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Yarshater, Ehsan.
The Cambridge History of Iran. Volume III, Parts 1+2: The Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanian Periods. [TWO VOLUMES].
One volume bound in two. Paginated consecutively. Thick royal octavo. Pp. lxxv, 624; xix, 625-1488. Plus additional suites of plates bound in each volume. Text figures, maps, plans, tables. Hardcover, uniformly bound in the original publisher's green cloth, gilt spines, crimson lettering-piece, with dust-jackets. In fine condition. Excellent set. ~ First edition. Original edition, NOT a reprint!
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YAVARI-D'HELLENCOURT Nouchine
Les otages américains à Téhéran
La documentation française, coll. "Les médias et l'événement", 1992 - in-8 broché, couv. illustrée, 127 pages - Parfait état
Référence libraire : 32147
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Yehoshua, Ben Zion
DEYOKNAH SHEL KEHILAT HA-ANUSIM BE-MASHHAD SHEBE-IRAN
(FT) Softcover, 8vo, 60 pages, 24 cm. In Hebrew. SUBJECT(S) : Jews -- Iran -- Mashhad -- History. Muslim converts from Judaism -- Iran -- Mashhad. Geographic: Mashhad (Iran) -- Ethnic relations. Title on added title page: The Mashhad Jewish converts of Iran. Includes index. Bibliography: p. 54-55. Other Titles: Mashhad Jewish converts of Iran. OCLC lists 27 copies worldwide. Staining to cover. Bumped corners and edges. Wear to binding. Good condition. (Sef-28-2)
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Yektai, Jamshid
Börsenwesen im Iran. Eine Untersuchung der Entwicklung und der Funktionsfähigkeit der Teheraner Wertpapierbörse. Dissertation.
Bonn 1980. 8°. VII, 316 pp., teils ganzseitige Abbildungen im Text. Broschur. Signaturschildchen auf Rücken. Stempel verso Titel. Sonst ordentlich.
Référence libraire : 6049978
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YENISEHIRLI HALID EYÜB, (Turkish author and 'Köy Mektupçusu', Groom of Ahmed Midhat Efendi), (18??-1902).
Tarihçe-yi Afganistan. [i.e. History of Afghanistan].
Very Good Turkish, Ottoman (1500-1928) Paperback. Foolscap 8vo. (18 x 13 cm). In Ottoman script (Turkish with Arabic letters). 80 p., [10] unnumbered b/w plts. Yenisehirlizâde Halit Eyüp was the son-in-law of Ahmet Midhat Efendi, one of the shaded names of Turkish literature. This rare book has 10 unnumbered b/w plates shows firstly Abd Al-Rahman Khan, (1845-1901), who was Emîr of Afghanistan and played a prominent role in the fierce and long-drawn struggle for power waged by his father and his uncle, A'?am Khân, against his cousin Shîr 'Alî, the successor of Dost Mo?ammad Khân. And then, Khaybar Fortress, Peshaver city in India, Tajik chief of Afghanistan: Maaz Khan (two-paged print), a view of Kabul city (two-paged print), Ghaznawid Fortress, North Gate of Kandahar, Herat Fortress (two-pages print), Cohat Fortress, a portrait of Afghan Sufi. An extremely rare and richly illustrated book of the history of Afghanistan. Hegira: 1316 = Gregorian: 1899. First and Only Edition. TBTK 12178.; Özege 19966.; Three copies located in OCLC: 944246927 (One copy in Library of Congress - Karl Süssheim Collection, No. 7.).; 163633157 (Orient-Institut Istanbul and Bayerische Staatsbibliothek).
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YOSEF EFTEKHARI, MANI ZIARI.
Zand kings: Numismatics.= Sikkah'shinasi-i shahan-i Zand.
New Persian Original bdg. HC. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). Text in Persian; with bilingual title on cover in English and Persian. 106 P., color ills. Zand kings: Numismatics.= Sikkah'shinasi-i shahan-i Zand.
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YOSEF EFTEKHARI.
Achaemenid kings: Numismatics.= Sikkah'shinasi-i shahan-i Hakhamanishiyan.
New Persian Original bdg. HC. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). Text in Persian; with bilingual title on cover in English and Persian. 71 p., color plates. Achaemenid kings: Numismatics.= Sikkah'shinasi-i shahan-i Hakhamanishiyan.
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YOSEF EFTEKHARI.
Baktrian coins of Eastern Iran.= Sikkah'ha-yi Bakhtar: Sikkah'ha-yi Sharq-i Irân'zamin-i Balkh (Padishahi-i Bakhtar).
New Persian Original bdg. HC. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). Text in Persian; with bilingual title on cover in English and Persian. 100 p., color plates. Baktrian coins of Eastern Iran.= Sikkah'ha-yi Bakhtar: Sikkah'ha-yi Sharq-i Irân'zamin-i Balkh (Padishahi-i Bakhtar). This is a collection of Greco-Persian coins.
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YOSEF EFTEKHARI.
Charecene kings. Numismatics.= Sikka'shinasi shahan-i Kharasen.
New Persian Original bdg. HC. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). Text in Persian; with bilingual title on cover in English and Persian. 118, [3] p., color plates. Charecene kings. Numismatics.= Sikka'shinasi shahan-i Kharasen. "Parthian kings used to give some of their royal privileges to local groups that had deep roots in that area. This was due to control of important areas and to ensure that production activities in the areas were carried out...".
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YOSEF EFTEKHARI.
Charecene kings. Numismatics.= Sikka'shinasi shahan-i Kharasen.
New Persian Original bdg. HC. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). Text in Persian; with bilingual title on cover in English and Persian. 118, [3] p., color plates. Charecene kings. Numismatics.= Sikka'shinasi shahan-i Kharasen. "Parthian kings used to give some of their royal privileges to local groups that had deep roots in that area. This was due to control of important areas and to ensure that production activities in the areas were carried out...".
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YOSEF EFTEKHARI.
Sikkah'shinasa-i shahan-i Afshar.= Afshar kings: Numismatics.
New Persian Original bdg. HC. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In Persian; bilingual title on cover in English and Persian. 122 p., color plates. Sikkah'shinasa-i shahan-i Afshar.= Afshar kings: Numismatics.
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YOUNG (Georges).
Constantinople des origines à nos jours. L'Empire Romain - L'Empire Byzantin.- L'Empire Osmanli - L'Empire Ottoman. Traduit de l'anglais par M. Dard et M. Ténine.
Paris, Payot, Bibliothèque historique, 1948. In-8, broché, non coupé, couverture illustrée, 323 pp plus catalogue éditeur.
Référence libraire : 25697
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YOUNG (Georges).
Constantinople des origines à nos jours. L'Empire Romain - L'Empire Byzantin.- L'Empire Osmanli - L'Empire Ottoman. Traduit de l'anglais par M. Dard et M. Ténine.
Paris, Payot, Bibliothèque historique, 1948. In-8, broché, non coupé, couverture illustrée, 323 pp plus catalogue éditeur. Avec un plan sur double page. Bel ex.
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YRWIN (Eyles )
Voyage a la mer rouge, sur les cotes de l'Arabie, en Egypte, et dans les deserts de la Thébaide; suivi d'un autre, de Venise, Alep, les déserts, etc.
Chez Briand, à Paris 1792, 2 tomes en 2 Vol. in-8 (13,5x21,8cm), (2) vj, 440pp. et (2) 483pp., relié plein basane tacheté , dos lisse orné avec pièces de titre et tomaison vertes , ex-libris manuscrit , coiffes et coins usés , charnières fendues , vieilles mouillures avec quelques traces .
Référence libraire : PHO-1241
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YUSUF MÜCTEHIDI.
The life of the famous Iranian poet Farruhi-i Sistani.= Hakim Farruhî-i Sistanî'nin hayati (Doktora tezi).
Very Good English Paperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (23 x 16 cm). In Turkish, and summary in English. 35, [1] p. The life of the famous Iranian poet Farruhi-i Sistani.= Hakim Farruhî-i Sistanî'nin hayati (Doktora tezi).
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Yves D. PAPIN
CHRONOLOGIE de l'HISTOIRE ANCIENNE
Un ouvrage de 126 pages, format 125 x 190 mm, illustré, broché couverture couleurs, publié en 1998, Editions J.-P. Gisserot, collection "Bien Connaître", bon état
Référence libraire : LFA-126718218
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Yves Regnier Saint John Perse Paul Desmeth Yves Berger Rene Pons Michel Butor
La Nouvelle Revue Française - 1er septembre 1963 - 11ème année n°129
Paris: NRF 1963. Broché. Bon état. in-8. Pages 390-580. NRF unknown
Référence libraire : 10090
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ZABIALLAH SAFA.
Târikh-e adabiyat-e Iran. Houlasa-e wa dom târikh-i adabiyat dar Iran az agaz ahd-e Islamî ta awail karen hoftem hijrî. 4 volumes set.
New Persian Paperback. Roy. [and] Demy 8vo. (24 x 16 cm / 21 14 cm). In Persian 4 volumes set: (612 p.; 296 p.; 656 p.; 254 p.). Târikh-e adabiyat-e Iran. Houlasa-e celd-e evvel wa dom târikh-i adabiyat dar Iran az agaz ahd-e Islamî ta awail karen hoftem hijrî. A comprehensive set on Iranian literature from pre-Islamic period to Qajars.
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Zagarell, Allen
The role of highland pastoralism in the development of iranian civilisation. (Proto- and Prehistoric Iran). Dissertation.
Berlin 1978. 8°. 305 pp., 31 Abb. Streifenheftung. Kleines Signaturschild. Stempel verso Titel. Sonst ordentlich.
Référence libraire : 6045932
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Zakani, Obeyd- I (translated by Omar Pound)
Gorby and the Rats
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ISBN: 1557281009 beautifully illustrated verse translation of a fourteenth-century Persian political satire.
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Zandi, Maryam
Portraits. (2) Chehre-ha. Simai az naqqashan moaser-e Iran. A Portfolio of Iranian Artists. [With an Introduction by Morteza Momayez.]
Tehran, Sekkeh Press, 1995. Leineneinband mit Schutzumschlag, Lex-8°-quadrat, 126 S., mit zahlreichen s/w Abbildungen; -Schutzumschlag an 2 Stellen sauber hinterlegt, sonst sehr gutes Exemplar/ hard board, dj, large 8vo, 126 pp, numerous illustrations; -dj worn, near fine copy.
Référence libraire : 6186
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Zandi, Maryam
Portraits. (3) Chehre-ha. Sima'i az honarmandan-e sinema va te'atr-e moaser-e Iran. A Portfolio of Iranian Film and Theatre Celebrities. [With an Introduction by Abbas Kiarostami.] Signed by the artist.
Tehran, Sekkeh Press, 1997. Kunstledereinband mit Schutzumschlag, Lex-8°-quadrat, 172 S., mit zahlreichen s/w Abbildungen; - Umschlag berieben und mit einer kleinen Beschädigung, gutes Exemplar/ hard board, dj, large 8vo, 172 pp, numerous illustrations; -dj worn, very good copy.
Référence libraire : 6187
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Zarathustra - Bemmelen, D.J. van
Zarathustra.
Stuttgart, J. Ch. Mellinger Verlag. 1975. 192 Seiten und 16 Kunstsdrucktafeln mit Abbildungen. OKart.-Einband und illustrierter Original-Schutzumschlag. (Geringere Gebrauchsspuren). 22x15 cm
Référence libraire : 147006
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ZARTUSHT BAHRAM SON OF PAJDU (ROSENBERG Frederic, ed.)
Le livre de Zoroastre (Zarâtusht Nâma) de Zartusht-i Bahrâm Ben Pajdû [I] & The book of Zoroaster: Zarâtusht Nâma by Zartusht-i Bahrâm Ben Pajdû [II] [2 separate volumes]
St.-Pétersbourg [I] & Tehran [II], Commissionaires de l'Académie Impériale des Sciences [I] & Tahoori [II] 1904 [I] & 1959 [II] 2 separate volumes offered together: I: xxxiv + 82 + 103pp., 25cm., 1st ed., bound in cloth (marbled endpapers), VG, [first edition of this important reference work by Frederic Rosenberg, offering the only existing edition of the Persian text of "The book of Zoroaster" written by the Kurdish Zoroastrian poet Zartusht Bahram ben Pajdû (13th century), with French translation] // II: 106pp., 24cm., in the series "Iranian culture and literature" vol.24, 2nd revised edition, softcover, G, [containing a revised version of the edition by Frederic Rosenberg of the Persian text of the same "Book of Zoroaster"] // very rare, X71337
Référence libraire : X71337
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ZARTUSHT BAHRAM SON OF PAJDU (ROSENBERG Frederic, ed.)
Le livre de Zoroastre (Zarâtusht Nâma) de Zartusht-i Bahrâm Ben Pajdû [I] & The book of Zoroaster: Zarâtusht Nâma by Zartusht-i Bahrâm Ben Pajdû [II] [2 separate volumes]
2 separate volumes offered together: I: xxxiv + 82 + 103pp., 25cm., 1st ed., bound in cloth (marbled endpapers), VG, [first edition of this important reference work by Frederic Rosenberg, offering the only existing edition of the Persian text of "The book of Zoroaster" written by the Kurdish Zoroastrian poet Zartusht Bahram ben Pajdû (13th century), with French translation] // II: 106pp., 24cm., in the series "Iranian culture and literature" vol.24, 2nd revised edition, softcover, G, [containing a revised version of the edition by Frederic Rosenberg of the Persian text of the same "Book of Zoroaster"] // very rare, X71337
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ZAVIE (Emile).-
D'Archangel au Golfe Persique. Aventures de cinquante français.
Paris, Renaissance du Livre, 1919, in 12 broché, 288 pages ; ex-libris contrecollé au verso du titre ; salissures marginales à quelques pages ; couverture un peu fanée.
Référence libraire : 59228
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ZAVIE (Emile).-
D'Archangel au Golfe Persique. Aventures de cinquante français en Perse.
1927 Paris, La Cité des Livres (Collection "Le Roman Français d'Aujourd'hui"), 1927, in 8° broché, 358 pages ; grandes marges ; couverture rempliée.
Référence libraire : 84169
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ZAVIE (Émile)
Les beaux soirs de l'Iran. Roman contemporain en Perse. Préface d'André Billy.
Paris, Gallimard, 1929. in-12, 258pp.-1f.- carte. Broché.
Référence libraire : 21883
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ZAVIE Emile.
D'Archangel au golfe persique.
Aventures de cinquante français en Perse. P. Cité des livres 1927. Petit in-4 (19/14cm). 358 pages. Broché, couverture imprimée.
Référence libraire : 20071
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ZAVIE Emilie.
Les beaux soirs de l'Iran Roman contemporain en Perse.
In-16° gr. pp. 258, con 1 tav. f.t. Bross. edit. con fima anonima e sparse fioriture sul piatto ant. Esempl. a tiratura limitata.
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ZAVIE Émile (Émile BOYER, Die 1884 - Paris 1949).-
D'Archangel au Golfe Persique. Aventures de cinquante Français en Perse.-
Le Roman Français d'Aujourd'hui.. Paris. Cité des Livres. 1927. In-8 (143 x 195mm) broché, couverture verte à rabats, 4ff., 358, (1) pages. Ouvrage tiré à 1095 exemplaires, celui-ci n°1016, un des 1000 sur vergé d'Arches. Pâles piqûres sur le 1er feuillet blanc et sur le fx-titre, sinon bel exemplaire.
Référence libraire : ORD-17376
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ZAVIE Émile.
D'ARCHANGEL AU GOLFE PERSIQUE. Aventures de cinquante Français en Perse.
Paris, À la cité des livres (Le roman français d'aujourd'hui), 1927. In-8, broché, 359 pages, couverture rempliée.
Référence libraire : 4281
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Zavie, Emile
D'Archangel au Golfe Persique, aventures de cinquante français en Perse.
Paris, A la cité des livres (Collection 'Le roman français d'aujourd'hui'), 1927 ; in-8 broché ; (1)f. , (8) , 358 , (4) pp , (2)f bl. 1 carte dépliante hors-texte, couverture grise à rabat imprimée. Tirage total à 1095 exemplaires, N°XXV HC. Exemplaire en bel état,leg.tache en marge sup.a qques feuillets.
Référence libraire : 21382
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ZEINAB AZMON.
Nisanha wa midalha-i Qagariya.= Qajarian medals.
New Persian Original bdg. HC. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In Persian and English. 197 p., color plates. Nisanha wa midalha-i Qagariya.= Qajarian medals.
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ZEPHYR AMIR Haji Mohamed Khan
The World of Supreme Persian Carpets
s.l., by the author s.d. 131pp., with numerous illustrations in colour, 34cm., text in English, publisher's hardcover and illustrated dustwrapper (bit used and rubbed at ends), S96701
Référence libraire : S96701
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ZEPHYR AMIR Haji Mohamed Khan
The World of Supreme Persian Carpets
131pp., with numerous illustrations in colour, 34cm., text in English, publisher's hardcover and illustrated dustwrapper (bit used and rubbed at ends), S96701
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ZHALÂH ÂMÛZGÂR.
[A]Yâdgâr-i Zarîrân: Matn-i hamâsî az dawrân-i kuhan. [= Ayâdgâr-e Zârêrân].
New Persian, Old(ca. 600-400 B.C.) Original bdg. HC. Demy 8vo. (21 x 14 cm). In Persian and Pahlavi. 63 p. [A]Yâdgâr-i Zarîrân: Matn-i hamâsî az dawrân-i kuhan. [= Ayâdgâr-e Zârêrân]. Ayâdgâr-e Zârêrân, or 'Memorial of Zarer', a short Pahlavi text which is the only surviving specimen in that language of ancient Iranian epic poetry. It is preserved in a unique manuscript, written in A.D. 1322. The chief editions are those of J. M. Jamasp-Asana, The Pahlavi Texts Contained in the Codex MK II, Bombay, 1913, repr. Tehran, [1971-72], pp. 1-16; Pagliaro, Il testo pahlavico Ayâtkâr-i Zarêrân, Rome, 1925; and D. Monchi-Zadeh, Die Geschichte Zarêr's, Uppsala, 1981 (reviewed by D. N. MacKenzie, IIJ 27, 1984, pp. 155-63). It celebrates an event in the early history of Zoroastrianism. Wistâsp, having accepted the "pure religion of the Mazda-worshippers" (dên î abêzag i mâzdesnân)), is challenged on this account by Ardjâsp, lord of the Hyôns. The wise Jâmâsp foretells that Wistâsp's brother Zarêr and many others of his kin will die in the coming encounter. Nevertheless battle is joined. Zarêr, after fighting heroically, is foully slain by a Hyôn, Wîdraf the sorcerer. His son Bastwar, forbidden by Wistâsp to go to the battle-field because of his youth, flouts this command, finds his father's body, and utters a moving lament over it. He slays many Hyons in revenge, and shoots an arrow through Wîdrafs' heart. His cousin Spandyâd, Wistâsp's son, ends the battle by capturing Ardjâsp, mutilating him, and sending him abject away. There are numerous traces in the Pahlavi text of an older Parthian version, with Parthian words, phrases and grammatical usages scattered through it (for these see most fully MacKenzie, loc. cit.). Parthian, and other apparently archaic, certainly obscure, elements are most concentrated in passages of reported speech, notably par. 92, Bastwar's incantation over the arrow with which he is to shoot Wîdrafs; par. 41, an oath-taking formula; and pars. 84-87, Bastwar's elegy for his father... (Encyclopediae Iranica).
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