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Published by The Oriental Institute Museum, The University of Chicago, 1981
Seller: Islamic Art Books, London, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 30.5 by 23cm., 235pp., 91 black and white and 14 colour illustrations. The Oriental Institute's collection of Islamic bookbindings- mostly from the 14th and 15th centuries- was acquired in 1929 from the German Orientalist and Arabic scholar, Dr. Bernhard Mortiz. This study examines the collection in detail, and includes comparative material once owned by Moritz now in the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, and the Museum of Islamic Art, Berlin. RARE HARDBACK. Dj corners rubbed.
Published by The Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 1981
ISBN 10: 0918986311ISBN 13: 9780918986313
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine condition. First Edition. Chicago, Illinois: The Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1981. Near Fine condition. Only very lightly rubbed at the extremities. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Corners are NOT bumped. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are clean and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 1981. First Edition. This is the SOFTCOVER edition, issued simultaneously with the clothbound version and with the same ISBN. Catalogue of an Exhibition held May 18 - August 18, 1981. Illustrated with hundreds of photos and prints, some in color. Includes chapters on the historical setting for Islamic bindings; materials, techniques, and structures; a descriptive catalogue; and a bibliography with 192 sources for further study. Bound in the original pictorial wraps. 8.75" wide by 11.75" tall. Overseas shipping is available at the standard rate (no extra charge). First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine condition. xii, 235pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
Hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut. Dust Jacket Condition: Sehr gut. 4to. original cloth with dustjacket (protected in mylar); pps. XII, 235, num. ills. in b/w; both, dustjacket and book (outside and internally) clean, paper white, no inscriptions, no spots.fine in aa fine dj. ; major work on Islamic bookmaking;
Published by Oriental Institute / University of Chicago, 1981
Seller: Zed Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First printing. 4to. 235 pp. Brown cloth. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. Jacket mildly rubbed and worn.
Published by The Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 1981
ISBN 10: 0918986311ISBN 13: 9780918986313
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket. First Edition. Chicago, Illinois: The Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1981. HARDCOVER First Edition. Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. Hinges are perfect. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are clean and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Catalogue of an Exhibition held May 18 - August 18, 1981. Illustrated with hundreds of photos and prints, some in color. Includes chapters on the historical setting for Islamic bindings; materials, techniques, and structures; a descriptive catalogue; and a bibliography with 192 sources for further study. Bound in the original gilt-stamped brown cloth. Complete with dust jacket. Oversize Hardcover. 9" wide by 12" tall. This large, heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. xii, 235pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.