Winchester Bapsy (2 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. Hard cover, 8vo., 111 pp. Limited edition: number 78 of an edition of 250. In publisher's orange/red cloth binding with gold decorations featuring the coat of arms of the Marquess of Winchester. First published in 1930 as "The Heroines of Ancient Persia". Include illustrations taken from various editions of the original manuscript book. Condition: Near Fine. Some ink marks to covers, and rubbing to gilt. ** Abul-Qâsem Ferdowsi Tusi (940 - 1019 or 1025), more commonly known as Ferdowsi or Firdausi, was the author of an epic poem of the story of Iran, the Sh?hn?ma or "Book of Kings". The story of its creation is itself the stuff of folklore: the Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni commissioned Ferdowsi to write the epic poem for which he was promised a gold piece for every couplet completed. Given the choice of pay-as-you-go or a lump sum on completion, Ferdowsi chose the latter. Thirty years later, he finished the poem and asked for the 60,000 gold piece recompense. The sultan produced the coins, but the courtier who was to deliver the money disliked Ferdowsi, and so replaced the gold coins with silver. Upon seeing the subterfuge, Ferdowsi gave all the money away, wrote a satire on the sultan, and fled. Years later, the sultan learned of the courtier's deception and had him executed. He then dispatched the 60,000 gold coins to the city of Tus where Ferdowsi lived - with the gold-bearing caravan enterring the city just as the funeral procession for Fersdowsi was leaving the city gates -- he had died of a heart attack. ** The author Bapsybanoo "Bapsy" Pavry (1902-1995), was the daughter of a Parsi Zoroastrian priest and orientalist. She was raised in Bombay, and educated at Columbia University in New York. In 1952, she married the 90 year old Marquess of Winchester, who subsequently abandoned her to live with Eve Fleming (mother of Ian Fleming, of James Bond fame,) in Monte Carlo. Bapsy was painted several times by Augustus John, with the c.1930 portrait being the frontispiece of this book. Scarce limited edition. OCLC 265815792. Book.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1930. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 166, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 166 166.