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in-8 , 338 pages, index, broché. Très bel exemplaire, tres frais. TX-7
195521571955. Paris éditions des Presses Universitaires de France 1955 - Toilé jaquette conservée 16 cm x 25 cm 428 pages - Texte de Louis Massignon 4 ème ed. révisée et mise à jour avec le concours de V. Monteil bibloigraphies - Petit accroc sur la jaquette sans manque sinon bon état
"From the moment they met, their marriage seemed both inevitable and impossible. Isabel was a schoolgirl, scion of the Arundells, England's most distinguished Catholic family, and when they passed each other while walking at a seaside resort, Richard Burton had already made his mark as a linguist, scholar, traveler, and rebel against Victorian conformity. A hundred yards on, Isabel looked back and found him staring after her: she decided then that she would marry him. It was several years before they met again. By then Burton was one of the most accomplished linguists in the Indian Army. An intelligence agent with a genius for disguise, he had risked death to penetrate Mecca during the hadj, posing as a native pilgrim. He would soon become even more famous as one of the earliest explorers of East Africa. After their marriage, the Burtons traveled the world from diplomatic postings in Brazil and Africa to hair-raising adventures in the Syrian desert. In later life Richard courted further controversy as translator of such erotic classics as the unexpurgated edition of The Arabian Nights, The Perfumed Garden, and The Kama Sutra. Based on previously unavailable archives, Mary Lovell has written a compelling joint biography that sets Isabel in her proper place as Burton's equal in daring and endurance, a fascinating figure in her own right." 910p. bibliography.index Book
28 pages, including a full-page sketch illustration. Plus a large fold-out colour map, measuring approximately 12 x 28 inches (30 x 71cm). 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 detailed expedition report includes a description of the geography, topography and new routes discovered in Ancient Persia - modern day Iran. Lieut.-Col. Lovett's survey is especially valuable for its elucidation of untrodden parts of these Elburz Mountains, and it also throws new light on the entire route, no part of which had hitherto been delineated with any approach to the same detail and perspicuous accuracy. The Course of Lovett's Journey from Tehran to Astarabad: Gulhek, the Garden of Vujiia, Ahar, Sarak, Husun Ikdir, Gutchisir and Waliabad, Towar, Asolat, Arsinkiru, Mekhsas, Oz, Baladeh, Chashmeh Shahi, Khan Lar Khan, Ask, Lesan, Arjumand, Firuskuh, Chashmeh Kabud, Salash, Chashmeh, Kurrand, Fulhad Mahala, Pishirt, Chaman-i-Manga, Chardeh, Ziarat-i-Khas-rud, Astarabad. From Astarabad, Lovett travels towards Shahrud; he provides valuable information of his surveys in this illuminating account.
92102aafNew York/London, D. Appleon-Century Company, 1938, in-8vo, X (with map of „the Arab revolt against the Turks“) + 303 p. + 7 black/white photos on plates, orig. publisher’s illustrated red cloth. Spines sunned, else a fine set.
In 8. Dim. 21x16 cm. Pp. 354+(2). Edizione Alpes del 1929 di questo resoconto di viaggio del bolognese Ludovico De Vathema (1465-1517) fra i massimi esploratori italiani del Rinascimento a cura di Paolo Giudici. L'opera riporta i viaggi di Vathema in Arabia, Etiopia, Persia, India (Combeia, Cevul, Goga, Decan, Bathacala, Centacola, Canonor, Bisinagar, Tormapatani, calcutta, Cioromandel, Zailani, Borneo, Monoch ecc..) ecc... All'interno sono presenti numerose planches e mappe ripiegate. In buone condizioni e completo. 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, pagine ancora unite fra loro. Alpes edition of 1929 of this resuming of travel by Ludovico De Vathema (1465-1517) from Bologna, one of the most important italian explorers of Rinascimento period cared by Paolo Giudici. Thw work describes the travels of Vathema in Arabia, Aethiopia, Persia, India (Combeia, Cevul, Goga, Decan, Bathacala, Centacola, Canonor, Bisinagar, Tormapatani, calcutta, Cioromandel, Zailani, Borneo, Monoch ecc..) etc... Inside there are different planches and folded maps. In good conditions and complete. 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, pages still bound together.
ST. Pietroburg, 1902. In 8°pp.106n.+2nn. copertina muta.(Frontespizio macchiato al margine superiore con fioriture.-Ult.pag. restaurata.
1974LFA-126710418Un ouvrage de 630 pages, format 140 x 210 mm, relié cartonnage sous jaquette couleurs, publié en 1974, bon état
HIST5046M1750, Chez la veuve Estienne, Desaint & Saillant, Jean-Thomas Hérissant, Paris. 4vol. in-12, reliure d'époque plein veau marbré et glacé, dos lisse orné, pièce de titre et de tomaison, filet sur chasses. T.I : (4)-LIV-(6)-460pp. T.II : (4)-535pp. T.III : (4)-504pp-(19). T.IV : (4)-479pp.-(4). Intérieur agréable et complet. Papiers frais. Coiffes légèrement arasées. Mors usés parfois superficiellement ouverts. Déchirure sur coiffe de tête T. IV. Usure normale. Bel ensemble de cette somme aussi riche qu'estimée.
New English Paperback. Pbo. Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In Turkish. 192 p. Divinity mentality of Arabs of Ignorance age. Cahiliye Araplarinin ulûhiyet anlayisi.
In.-8°; 2 voll. rilegati in piena pelle con tasselli e titolo in oro al dorso, tagli in rosso. 1- pp. (4), xxiv, 464, (2). 2 - pp. (4), 518, (2) con 3 tavole f.t. ripiegate incise su rame, tra cui una che raffigura la pianta della città di Gerusalemme. Nel testo testate e finalini incisi su legno. Brunet 28372
Very Good Turkish Paperback. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In Turkish with facsimile plates of an Arabic manuscript. 10 p. text, [26] pages in [13] plates of original Arabic manuscript from the Ayasofya Kütüphanesi [i.e. St. Sophia Library of Istanbul] preserved in 2926 / 18-31, dated 829 AH. [1412-1413 AD]. Al-Shanfarâ (?-525 CE) was a semi-legendary pre-Islamic poet tentatively associated with ?âif, and the supposed author of the celebrated poem Lâmiyyât al-Arab. He enjoys a status as a figure of an archetypal outlaw antihero (su'luk), critiquing the hypocrisies of his society from his position as an outsider. Al-Shanfarâ is most famous for, supposedly, composing the Lamiyyat al-'Arab, or "L-poem" of the Arabs. Although its attribution has been disputed ever since medieval times, the memorable first-person figure of the misanthropic brigand celebrating his position on the edge of society that the poem draws has strongly influenced views of al-Shanfarâ. We can if nothing else say that if the Lâmiyyât is a later composition, it positions al-Shanfarâ as the archetypal outlaw of a pre-Islamic heroic age, viewed nostalgically from a later era. (Source: Wikipedia).
Cartonnage de l'éditeur. 160 pages.
89522Oxford, BAR International Series 295 1986, 295x210mm, XV - 420pages, paperback. Library stamp. Rating label stick on the bottom of the spine, otherwise book in good condition, despite very small tears on top and bottom of the spine.
433 p. Hardcover Very good condition good
Reliure toile de l'éditeur. 160 pages.
Pages 170-252, plus 20 pages of wonderful vintage ads. Many black and white photos and illustrations. Contents include: The Warden of the Marches; Seeds of Fortune; An Elephant-Poacher's Odyssey; Through the Inner Deserts of Arabia - part 2; "Denied Admittance" - an Ellis Island Story; The Shrine or Ordam Padshah; The Two Portraits; A "New Chum" in New Zealand - part 2; The Isles of the Arafura; Cave-Hunting in New Mexico; A Rolling Stone. Bits of clear tape at each end of spine. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this vintage issue. Magazine
1617LBW-1923[Arnhem, Joannes Jansson, 1617]. 128 x 170 mm.
Gilt spine lettering a bit faded; 8vo; 327 pages
Mm 165x260 Volume cartonato rigido di pagine 143, ricco apparato iconografico. Pari al nuovo (as new). Spedizione in 24 ore dalla conferma dell'ordine.
The light vessels being the predecessors of the two permanent lighthouses of Ceylon fame, situated some fourteen kilometers apart off the coast of Yala National Park. Two folio documents: April 1869 double leaf true copy of a memorandum on winds and currents at Little Basses; April 1870 single leaf notice to sea captains announcing the temporary lighthouse near the Great Basses, issued by Colonial Secretary Henry Turner Irving (later Governor) and penned in a secretarial hand; both on blindstamped stationery of the United States Commercial Agency of Ceylon measuring approximately 20 x 32 cm. Slight age-toning, otherwise in very good condition, rare documents connected to two offshore lighthouses which are among the most famous in Asia. This fascinating and detailed manuscript lighthouse report, was made prior to the actual lighthouses having been constructed, by a sea captain who lived on the light ship anchored off the Ceylon southern shore for at least seven years, making important observations and providing light for navigators. The first document is an annual report by John Buchanan, master of the light vessel at Little Basses, describing seasonal wind and weather conditions, sea currents, tides, monsoons and storms, over the period of one year. The captain also describes steamships having difficulties making the passage to shore. This document being a true copy of the original made in April 1869 by Thomas Steele, Assistant Government Agent at Hambantota, who took a noteworthy interest in local antiquities and Sinhalese literature. [An admiralty notice based on Buchanan's memorandum, though slightly edited, was published in the London and China Telegraph, Vol. 12, May 16, 1870, and also in The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle for 1870]. Excerpts from Buchanan's lightship memorandum: ".... at Little Basses Rocks, Ceylon, during 13 months as observed from the Light Ship." "January [1869]... It would not be inaccurate to say that a strong current continues throughout January coming from the NNE from the Bay of Bengal setting S.S.W. Sea crossing very rough all the month.... both wind and tide against them...difficult for ships to get to the Northeast. It would be well not to attempt to do so." "February... towards the end of the month the wind becomes much lighter. The northerly current also slacken. Occasionally in the month the Light Vessel swings. In 1868, however, she did not swing until April, while in the current year (1869) she swings in February. During the seven years I have been here, the SW monsoon has not hitherto set in regularly until from the 4th to the 10th of May. This year it has been steady at SW since April 6th. The present year is accordingly an exception to the rule..." "I consider March one of our finest months at the Little Basses... 87º in the shade... Shipmasters going to any part of Burmah need have no cause for hesitation... " "May... the monsoon sets in strong and steady... much rain falls, and thunder and lightning... until about the 20th October..." "June, July, August and September... the S.W. monsoon blows strong and steady... Notwithstanding the extreme difficulty I have been enabled (occasionally at much risk of life and property) to keep up a monthly communication with Pottana Bay [Pothana Bay], and thence by land with Galle." "November... much thunder and lightning... Floating bodies invariably I have observed, set right out to sea, S.S.W. ..." "Summary... There are no regular tides... the N.E. monsoon... during five months without variation. Thus a steamer steering N.N.E., has not only to oppose a three-knot tide opposed to her, but the wind dead against her... some steamers barely make two miles an hour going to the north... When the sun goes to the northward of the Light Ship, there is no more N.E. monsoon... in the event of a vessel making Dondra Head when bound to Galle, which is not uncommon the Master should never attempt to beat to Galle, but recross the line." End Excerpts. "Notice to Mariners, Bay of Bengal. Temporary Lighthouse near the Great Basses" heads the second document, which was issued by Colonial Secretary Henry T. Irving at Colombo in April 1870. Irving became a colonial governor not long after. Here too, prior to construction of a permanent structure, the admiralty anchored a temporary light-vessel upon which was mounted a revolving signal. This announcement came approximately one year before placement of the first stone for the lighthouse, and four years before it would begin operation. Excerpt from Irving's notice to mariners: "... it is hereby notified... that a light-vessel, exhibiting at an elevation of 38 feet above the sea, a red revolving light at intervals of 45 seconds, has been placed... at a distance of 3/4 of a mile from the N.E. rock of the Great Basses Reef... The vessel carries two balls vertical at the Mast Head." End Excerpt. Sir Henry Turner Irving, GCMG (1833-1923) was a British Civil Servant and Colonial Administrator. He first served as acting Governor of British Ceylon. In 1873-1874, he served as Governor of the Leeward Islands. In 1874-1880, he served as Governor of Trinidad and Tobago. In 1882-1887, he served as Governor of British Guiana. He was the first Governor of Trinidad to occupy the Government House, now known as the President's House. Notes on the lighthouses that subsequently replaced the "light-ships" described above: Great Basses Reef Lighthouse is an offshore lighthouse in the south of Sri Lanka. Accessible only by boat, it is located on a reef 13 km off the coast of Yala National Park, near Little Basses Reef Lighthouse. The necessity of a lighthouse at this location was acknowledged in 1856, a design of an iron tower on a granite base was suggested and costs began to be incurred without fruition. A new design by Alexander Gordon and Sir James Nicholas Douglass was approved in 1867. The executive engineer in charge was James' brother William Douglass. Two steam vessels were used, each capable of carrying 120 tonnes of stone, and each equipped with the appropriate lifting gear. Each support block weighed 2 to 3 tons. The first stone was laid in December 1870, the last in late 1872 and the light was lit in March 1873. The cost had been £63,000, of which £40,000 had been expended to no effect before Trinity House and William Douglass were involved. Little Basses Reef Lighthouse is an active offshore lighthouse at the southern end of Sri Lanka. It is located on a reef called Kuda Ravana Kotuwa (Fort of Little Ravana), formerly called Little Basses by the British when they invaded Ceylon. It is fourteen km off the coast of Yala National Park and north east of the Great Basses Reef Lighthouse. It was completed in 1878, built by William Douglass using the same steam ships, crew and workers as the Great Basses Reef Lighthouse. Designed by Sir James Nicholas Douglass, Little Basses lighthouse was one of a limited number of lighthouses that were designed to house the large Hyperradiant Fresnel lenses that became available at the end of the 19th century. Four of these lenses were used in Sri Lankan lights, all made by Chance Brothers in England. The lighthouse is close to Daedalus Rock, site of the sinking of HMS Daedalus (1811). The two Basses lighthouses are among the most famous offshore lighthouses of Asia. Manuscript
1748372049Printed for T. Osborne in Gray's Inn; A. Miller in the Strand; and J. Osborn in Paternoster Row London 1748. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. This 1748 engraved map provides a detailed representation of Arabia Petraea the region covering parts of modern-day Jordan Sinai and northwestern Saudi Arabia and Arabia Deserta the vast desert lands of the Arabian Peninsula. It highlights key geographical features ancient trade routes and settlements reflecting the European understanding of the region at the time. The engraving was printed in London by T. Osborne A. Miller and J. Osborn.1 folding plate. Close cropped at the right margin. Size: 20 x 30 cms. Category: Universal History; PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Printed before 1800; Special Features. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Printed for T. Osborne, in Gray's Inn; A. Miller, in the Strand; and J. Osborn, in Paternoster Row unknown
1980156737Michel Lafon Michel Lafon, 1980. In-broché sous jaquette de 412 pages. Très bon état
Michel Lafon, 1980. In-broché sous jaquette de 412 pages. Très bon état
