Isbn: 9780197276044 - the Art of the Pen: Calligraphy of the 14th to 20th Centuries(the Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, Vol V) (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. In slipcase. Large format.

Binding sound, text unmarked. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Includes near fine (slightly faded) slipcase. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 1st edition. No ownership marks. Binding sound, text unmarked. Size: 248pp., many colour illustrations, 38 x 27 cm. No ownership marks.…

Hardcover. Dark blue clothbound book with the title in gilt lettering down the spine. There is a dust jacket with the title in gilt lettering down a black spine. The free and pasted end pages are dark blue. Pages: (7), 8-248. Profusely illustrated with a majority color images. There is a blue stain bookmark attached. "The Nasser D. Khalili Collection holds examples of Islamic calligraphy that span six centuries and demonstrate the continuity of this central art form into the modern era. The holdings--nearly 300 in total--include exceptional items that feature the work of many of the most famous master calligraphers, including Seyh Hamdullah and Hafiz Osman." Contents are as follows: Albums of Mufradat Exercises -- Karalama and Siyah Mashq -- Four Ijazat. Calligraphers' Licences -- The Hilyah. The Verbal Image of the Prophet -- Albums of Muraqqa'at -- The Qit'ah -- Kalips, Levhas and the Art of Composition -- Ghubar. Writing in Miniature -- Decoupage -- The Golden Leaf -- Appendix I. The Nayrizi Tradition. Naskh in Safavid and Qajar Iran / Edited by Julian Raby -- Appendix II. A Compendium of Arabic Scripts. VG: Exlibrary book. Stamp on title page. Stamp on last page. Due date card on pasted end page. Sticker at the base of the spine.…

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Like New. The Nasser D. Khalili Collection holds examples of Islamic calligraphy that span six centuries and demonstrate the continuity of this central art form into the modern era. The holdings--nearly 300 in total--include exceptional items that feature the work of many of the most famous master calligraphers, including Seyh Hamdullah and Hafiz Osman. Beautiful copy in slipcase.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. owner's plate. 248 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 37 cm. Issued in case Language Notes: Text in English, examples of calligraphy in Arabic. Contents: Albums of Mufradat Exercises Karalama and Siyah Mashq Four Ijazat. Calligraphers' Licences The Hilyah. The Verbal Image of the Prophet Albums of Muraqqa'at The Qit'ah Kalips, Levhas and the Art of Composition Ghubar. Writing in Miniature Decoupage The Golden Leaf Appendix I. The Nayrizi Tradition. Naskh in Safavid and Qajar Iran / Edited by Julian Raby Appendix II. A Compendium of Arabic Scripts. …

Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Condition Notes: Slip case has light rippling to the cloth at one corner; ### IMPORTANT: Weighing 3.3kg. overseas shipping will require additional postage . Within the UK I will request £15.00 to send it along ParcelForce. ### Hardback in Slip Case. Dust wrapper over blue boards with gilt titles to the spine & upper board; Measures 14¾" x 10½" (3.3 kg); pp 248; Index; Bibliography; In the Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art series; Number 5 in the series. Includes: Colour photographs, within the text with most full page; Black & white drawings; Colour frontispiece; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #198662 || Hardback in Slip Case in Dust Wrapper.…