Hugues, LuigiMareMagnum
IANNETTONE Giovanni.MareMagnum
La lega araba.
In 8°, pp. 269. Bross. edit.
Libreria Della Rocca · Roma, IT7,00 €
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Bross. in-16, pp. 31-(1). Interessante conferenza con lo scopo di indagare sulla posizione geografica del paese di Ofir con accenni a testi sacri, storici e di viaggi. Lievi mende.
in-16, 414 pp., broché, couverture illustree. Bel exemplaire. [LP-2]
Beirut, Damascus, Hama, Bhamdoun: 28 February 1900 - June 1901. Lot of 5 manuscript letters written and signed by Harvard anthropologist Henry Minor Huxley, concerning anthropological work performed for the Howard Crosby Butler Archaeological Expedition to the Middle East, as well as a noteworthy archaeological discovery of an ancient and curious stone inscription, its location guarded with secrecy by the few expedition members having this knowledge. 8vo. double-leafs varying in size. 24 pages combined, each letter signed in the original. Two letters are on hotel stationery. Occasional light creasing, otherwise in very good condition, clean and bright, a fascinating and candid primary source account. Writing to a trusted source, his mother, Huxley's reveals the discovery of an ancient inscription carved into an overturned stone, in a language possibly not yet identified, stating that he took the first photograph of it, and that only a select few expedition members are privy to knowing its location. His commentary on experiences with the local civilians and officials are straightforward and occasionally blunt. Henry Minor Huxley, A.M. accepted the offer to join the American Archaeological Expedition led by American archaeologist Howard Crosby Butler. The first part of the archaeological work took place from mid-October to mid-December 1899, and a second trip was made for continued work from March to June, 1900. In the summer of 1900, he was devoted to acquiring a working knowledge of the vernacular Arabic. Huxley's work, however, involved a broader scope. During this second trip, he was also tasked with the study of physical anthropology, as is apparent in the present correspondence. This work proved so valuable that Huxley, owing to the patronage of New York businessman and archeological enthusiast B.T. Babbitt Hyde, remained for another year to further these anthropological observations, independently. What does not appear to be officially documented in publications, but is highly fascinating, is what Huxley writes in his last letter of the present lot. That is, in June 1901, just prior to returning to America, he alone returned to the site of a stone inscription discovered during the earlier part of the expedition (presumably in 1899), to copy it, photograph it, and turn it back face down so that no others would see it. This would increase the likelihood that he and one other would have a better chance of being the first to decipher it.
Small tear to spine covering. Spine faded. Previous owner's name to front free endpaper. Slight wear to extremities; A detailed account of a trip through the Middle East under the auspices of Unesco. With 66 photographs taken by the author; B&W & Color Photographs; 8vo; 310 pages
New New Turkish Original bdg. Dust wrapper. 4to. (33 x 25 cm). In Turkish. 461 p., color ills. Kutsal mekanlarda kutsanmis örtüler. Topkapi Sarayi'ndan örneklerle Kâbe örtüleri.
New New English Original bdg. Dust wrapper. Folio. (33 x 25 cm). In English. 461 p., color ills. Sacred covers of Islam's holy shrines with samples from Topkapi Palace. Contents: 1- The Hajj, 2- Royal families and the pilgrimage, 3- Covers sent to Mecca and Medina, 4- Surra processions and ceremonies, 5- Technical features, Catalogue. 3 kg. This is the expanded second edition of the 1996 title in Arabic Estar'ül Haremeyn-i Serifeyn.
In 8°, pp. 269. Bross. edit.
arabe 2 tomes en 2 volumes in-8 ; reliure simili-cuir de l'éditeur.
3 volumes in-16, 476 - 468 - 461 pages, brochés. Très bel ensemble, très frais. [P-2]
In 16°, pp. 90. Brossura originale. Dorso rifatto con carta in maniera approssimativa.Rara docuemntazione su un tema così attuale.
8vo. 14 pages including a full page sketch map from the travels of Hermann von Wissman, plus photographic plates for illustration. Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. Escorted by an officer of the Mukalla Irregular Army, Ingrams left Mukalla on 25 March 1939 to visit the Hajr Province, driving up the Wadi [valley] Kherba where the 'Akabira tribes reside, through the settlement of Lijmat replete with date groves, to Al Qerba, and into uncharted little inhabited valleys which revealed the presence of early civilizations. In the environs of a place she calls 'Qarif Ba Dhala' she comes across some stone inscriptions resembling those of ancient Egypt, ad sent some to Mukalla for examination. Also sighted was stating "... many heaps of stones set in circles with large upright ones in the midst of them..." possibly old Islamic gravesites. Finally arriving at the fields of Wadi Yuwan, which was dispersed with eight separate villages and grand date palms, the traveller and peace advocate was hospitably received, presenting an opportunity to describe and assess local custom. Further inscriptions were found at Wadi Mardaha, about three and half hours from Al Jinein, again likening Egyptian hieroglyphics. Ingrams notes differences in the valleys of Kanina and Hajr, from other regions of the Hadhramaut Valley, the dwellings for example being crafted of stone held together with a mud and straw plaster, and being five or six stories high with narrow windows, the Subian women being unveiled, and the men appearing rather fit by comparison. Cave dwelling are also seen, being an encampment of Ba Dubian Badawin, or Bedouin. She also learns of lingering contempt between the Al Zagheib and Ba Rasheid [Al Rasheed], and acts of retaliation. The custom of tattooing is less appreciated by the traveller, but none the less recorded as one of the earliest descriptions, following that of Freya Stark in 1936. Ingrams states... "The percentage of good looks is high in Yuwan, where the women have shapely, tapering faces, broad foreheads, wide full lips and straight noses, but they sometimes mar their appearance by tattooing, and the young married women consider it attractive to paint the upper half of their faces yellow and the lower half green." Harold Ingram was the first British Resident Adviser in the Hadhramaut in South Arabia. Mrs. [Doreen] Ingrams travelled on donkey and camel to far distant parts of the country, helping him to bring about the peace among the warring tribes which became known throughout Arabia as 'Ingram's Peace'.
With vivid descriptions and stunning photographic plates depicting ancient ruins, nomadic Bedouins, famine and relief work,the authors provide first-hand insight into social conditions in the Hadhramaut, including the Wahidi country, Hadhrami communities, Al 'Abr, Shiban and Al Ghuraf, where famine and tribal war prevailed and consumed lives at alraming rates, where relief was imperative and drought was yet another added burden. A fold out colour map illustrates villages and the author's routes in the environs of the "Incense Road".Harold Ingram was the first British Resident Adviser in the Hadhramaut in South Arabia. Doreen Ingrams travelled on donkey and camel to far distant parts of the country, helping him to bring about the peace among the warring tribes which became known throughout Arabia as 'Ingram's Peace'. A fantastic Arabia expedition report at a time when war and savage famine pervaded the hostile country - an exceptional Primary Resource!!! 37 pages; including illustrations. Plus a Large Fold-out Color Map. Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition.
28 pages. Plus photographic plates and a large fold-out colour map measuring approximately 10 x 15 inches (26 x 38cm). Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. This is a most insightful first-hand account of the extraordinarily complex social and governmental organization in the Hadhramaut in its time of transition from early social organization to a slightly more developed government. The author discusses the seven distinct classes of society and the order of their importance, provides a thorough description of his journey through wadis and villages, and remarks on tribal raids, caravans, ruins, tombs, and much more. This is a comprehensive account, pre-dating the author's book, entitled "Arabia and the Isles," first published in 1942. The accompanied colour map shows Ingrams' traverse from Mukalla to Seihut of the Aden Protectorate. Ingrams was described by James Lunt as 'a strong man, with a deep understanding of the Arab psychology,' he became known as Al Muslahi, 'the settler [of disputes]'. Ingrams wore quasi-Arab dress—which he claimed was more comfortable and practical and was considered a compliment by the local people—and insisted his British staff did likewise (ODNB)
24 pages, plus photographic plates and a fold-out sketch map. Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. This is an exceptional report on the Hadhramaut and the author's residency there, who also describes his stay in the Arabian Nights' palace of the Ba Surra brothers. W.H.Ingrams was the first British Resident in Mukalla, he and his wife being referred to as the rain-makers and peace-makers of the Hadhramaut. Residing in the little known region of the Hadhramaut the author takes occasional excursions into unvisited districts, into this arid and mysterious land. He focuses on a new found peace between the Badawin and tribesmen of this mysterious territory and explains a greater contact between different parts of the country, resulting in extended communications, such as the completion of the Al Kaf road. Illustrations include: Armoured car near Al Ghurfa,Trenches at Al Ghurfa,'Azan,capital of the sultanate of Balhaf, The 'aquaba for motors at Tarim, The Kathiri armed Constabulary, A peace meeting under the sanctuary tree at Reidat al Ma'ara, Surrender at Seiyun of the Bin Yamani section of Risib.
Mm 120x180 Volume nella sua brossura originale con titolo su cornice al piatto che mantiene una piccola etichetta di biblioteca privata dismessa, 312 pagine. Copia in ottime condizioni; spedizione in 24 ore dalla conferma dell'ordine.
New English Paperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In English. 212 p. Rethinking the late Ottoman Empire. A comparative social and political history of Albania and Yemen, 1878-1918.
Un volume in 8o di XIX-300 pagine. Cartonato editoriale. Ottime condizioni.
17 pages, including black and white plates. Plus a large fold-out Colour Map. Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. This is a fascinating travel account by the well-known traveller and geologist, Dr. Harrison, an account of the difficulties and the hardships of his journeys in Luristan, the broken mountainous country on the Iraq boundary, a rather inaccessible region of magnificent scenery. Cognisant of the dangers, Harrison travelled with a nominal escort and kept the mule caravan as small and unpretentious as possible. After his twenty years dedicated to exploration in Persia, he describes changes "from anarchy to order, from the primitive to the sophisticated, from distinctive tribal dress to uniform shabby hand-me-downs".
In 4. Dim. 27x18,5x4,5 cm. Pp. XXI+(3)+368. Interessante opera storica del 1951 su Ma'in e Saba, l'istituzione monarchica in Arabia Meridionale prima dell'Islam scritto da Jacques Ryckmans della collana "Bibliotheque du Museon n. 28". Ampia bibliografia ad inizio opera. All'interno: I re di Ma'in, Mukarrib de Saba, Reame di Saba, i Re di saba e Du Raydan, Hadramawt e Yamanat, Re di Saba dell'epoca tardiva fino e dopo la seconda occupazione abissina, Note di cronologia e storia ecc... Alla fine appendici: Lista dei Re, CIH 537+RES 4919, Iscrizioni, Riferimenti alle iscrizioni, Sovrani sud arabi menzionati ecc... Mappe ed illustrazioni all'interno. In buone condizioni. Copertina editoriale in buone condizioni generali con lievi usure ai margini e dorso. Legatura in buone condizioni. All'interno le pagine si presentano in ottime condizioni con rare fioriture. Interesting historical work of 1951 about Ma'in e Saba, the monarchic institution in Southern Arabia before Islam written by Jacques Ryckmans of the series "Bibliotheque du Museon n. 28". Wide bibliography. Inside: The Kings of Ma'in, Mukarrib de Saba, Royaume of Saba, The Kings of Saba and Du Raydan, Hadramawt and Yamanat, King of Saba oflate period before and after second abyssianian occupation, Notes of chronology and history etc... Appendix at the end: List of Kings, CIH 537+RES 4919, Iscriptions, Refeerings to inscriptions, South arabian soverains etc... Maps and illustrations inside. In good conditions. Editorial cover in good general conditions slightly worn in the edges and spine. Binding in good conditions. Inside pages are in very good conditions with occasional foxings.
Small stamp on front free endpaper. ; Chapters include "England, India and Egypt" - "Sudan and Salonica - and torpedoed!" - "With Lawrence's Arab Army" - "The Turkish Rout" - "Early Days of Arab Government" - "Formation of the Arab Legion" - "Mutinies and Revolts" - "Friction with the French" - "King Hussein's Arrival" - "The Coming of the Wahabis" - "Major Glubb and the Beduin Peace" - "Revolt in Palestine"; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 158 pages
Prima edizione del 1948 di questa opera sulla storia della legione araba scritto dal Brigadiere John Bagot Glubb che comandò la legione araba dal 1939 al 1956 quindi testimone diretto dei paesi arabi durante la guerra. All'interno numerose planches in bianco e nero che mostrano vedute e persone (Tubaiq mountains, Stone fort of Kaf, Desert Patrol fort at Mudawara, ruins of Jerash, Ammam, Desert fort at Rum, Ruins of Jerash, Petra, Euphrates, Palmyra ecc... Alcune mappe. In ottime condizioni. Copertina in tela editoriale in buone condizioni generali con lievi usure ai margini e dorso. Scoloriture. Legatura in buone condizioni. Pagine in ottime condizioni con rare fioriture. In 8. 230 x 155 mm. Pp. 371+(1). First edition of 1948 of this work about the history of of arab legion written by Captain John Bagot Glubb who commanded arab legion from 1939 to 1956 since a direct witness of Arabia during World war. Inside different black and white photos featuring views and people (Tubaiq mountains, Stone fort of Kaf, Desert Patrol fort at Mudawara, ruins of Jerash, Ammam, Desert fort at Rum, Ruins of Jerash, Petra, Euphrates, Palmyra ecc...). Some maps. In very good conditions. Editorial cloth cover in good conditions lightly worn in the extremities. Discoloring. Binding in good conditions. Pages in very good conditions with occasional foxings. In 8. 230 x 155 mm. Pp. 371+(1).
New English Papperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In English. 501 p. The Idrisi Emirate of South East Arabia. Giado (Libya), Jizan (Saudi Arabia) & San'a (Yemen), 1767-1973. Introduction 1. The rise of Sabya and Abu Arish, 1730-1923, (1142/3-1341/2 2. Syed Mohammed el Idrisi: the first revolt, 1900-1914, (1317/18-1333) 3. The Anglo-Idrisi treaties, 1914-1925, (1333/1344/5) 4. The Red Sea blockade and struggle for influence on the Yemeni littoral, 1902-1919, (1320/1338) 5. The Armistice: the struggle for Asir and the Tihamah, 1919-1923, (1337-1342). 6. The British and Idrisi occupations of Hodeidah, 1918-1925 (1337-1344) 7. Family intrigues and Civil War, 1923-1927, (1341-1346) 8. Britain's bid to accommodate Imam Yahya and decline in Anglo-Idrisi goodwill, 1923-1927, (1341-1346) 9. Imam versus Idrisi and Ibn Saud's intervention, 1923-1927, (1341-1346) 10. Foreign pene-tration in South-West Arabia and the failure of British policy 1919-1934, (1337-1353) 11. Mineral concessions in Asir, 1910-1930, (1328-1349) 12. Preparations for the dismemberment of Asir, 1926-1933, (1344-1352) 13. Comeback and elimination of the Idrisi, 1933-1936, (1352-1355) 14. Conclusion, 1936-1973, (1355-1393).
A very small number of classified section listings highlighted in very pale yellow. No other marks or inscriptions to contents. No creasing to covers. A very clean very tight copy with slighly tanned pages and no bumping to corners. 131pp. This issue includes the thrillers of Edgar Wallace, books on Western films, rare fencing books, Iris Murdoch, early life and works of Lawrence of Arabia, the Booker Prize and Kathleen Hale and 'Orlando the Marmalade Cat'.
2 volumi (349; 453 p.), con alcune ill. f.t.; 21,5 cm. Brossura editoriale con custodia. Piccoli strappi e qualche abrasione ai margini della custodia, altrimenti ottimo
