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19781342185Boulder: Westview Press 1978. Hardcover. Octavo; 2 volumes; G; Hardcover; Spine blue with silver print; Boards in blue cloth with silver print light wear to spine caps and corners v. 2 has mild blemishes on front spine and rear else clean and strong; Text blocks are clean and tight; 2 vols. xxix 1399 pages frontispiece. <br /> <br /> <p> Oversized order. Additional shipping and handling may be necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy international shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. Contact seller if you have any questions.<br /> <br /> <p>NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office in wraparound bookcase next to 15's. 1342185. FP New Rockville Stock. Westview Press hardcover books
14436Photo archive of 44 black and white photograaphs from World War II Era Iran largely in Andimeshk & Dezful located at the foot of the Zagros Mountains and has a history that dates back to the Sassanian and anciant Rome era. The area around Dezful has been home to civilizations for 5000 years. There are also photos of Andimeshk County in Khuzestan Iran. Andimeshk is located 20 miles north of Shush on the main road and the rail line between Tehran and Ahvaz. All the photos are circa 1943 in world war II era Iran. Photos are varies sizes but most approximately 3.5"x2.5".<br/><br/>Some light wear and soiling to edges but images generally clean and crisp. A fascinating album of striking images that capture the daily experiences of American soldiers in Iran during the war including architecture sweeping landscapes of Persian deserts and gardens and contact with local Persians and villagers. An altogether fascinating look at life in Iran and the Middle East during a pivotal decade. American soldiers were in Iran during WW II to create a major supply line for the USSR providing them badly needed supplies and ammunition in their fight against the Germans. But the album also gives us a rare look into Iran's more deserted area. Photography of these areas are rarely found. In very good condition. unknown books
14787A set of 5 vintage black and white photographs measuring approximately 6x6" depicting landscapes and landmarks in Iran. In two of the photos Daniel's Tomb stands on an arid plain its conical spire rising above the nearby trees. In two other photos the remains of a watch tower jut out of the rocky desert landscape while in the foreground a man in Persian clothing observes his pack mules as they forage for grass. The final photo depicts an Iranian farmer and his two sons and they prepare the land for planting; they till the ground at the base of the mountains. All photos in very good condition. unknown books
14928A set of vintage black & white photos from Iran during the 1940's. The first image captures the typical early 20th century Persian architecture with oriental doorways and several horse drawn carriages and wagons making their way through the streets of Tehran. One carriage in the forefront is collecting and transporting a load of imported rubber tires for the war effort. Image size: 8.5" x 6.75". In the second image we can see a long and winding convoy of American trucks during WWII loaded with American goods for Russia proceeding along a rugged mountain road in northern Iran. Image size: 7"x 9." The first photo has slight waving to middle edges bottom left corner bumped. Overall both images in very good condition. unknown books
14798A collection of 5 National Geographic Magazines dating from 1921 1943 1951 1968 and 1975. Each features long articles on life and culture in Iran with interesting illustrative photos. The 1921 magazine has over 100 pages with illustrative photos on almost every page showing the traditional life in the Qajar era including water salesmen and tribesmen warriors on horseback. The 1943 magazine shows Iran during the war years and has already advanced significantly compared to images in the 1920s. The 1951 1968 and 1975 magazines show Iran during Mohammed Reza Shah's attempt to modernize the country. These have color images of the bazaar and landscapes as well as people of Iran. All in good to very good condition. unknown books
14465Antique steel engraving of Mazandran Iran. Titled " La Perse " By: Louis Debeux Published in Paris: Firmin Didot Freres 1841. Size Approx. 5.5" x 8. 5" . Mazandran is a region in northern Iran on the border of the Caspian sea. Very good condition with general age related toning. unknown books
14478BERREBY J.J. Le golfe persique. Mer de légende - Réservoir de Pétrole: Iran Irak Arabie Saoudite Koweit Bahrein Qatar Côte des Pirates Mascate et Oman. Paris Payot 1959; First Edition. Bibliotheque Historique. 8 vo. 8 vo 228 pp; French text; Illustrated cover with paperback binding including 4 maps 11 b/w photographs Preface de Jacques Vernant. Some yellowing to the spine and covers with remnants of a price sticker on back cover. In good condition. unknown books
14347Photo album of 123 black & white photos of Iran during the 1940's. The album has 17 leaves of 38 pasted photographs accompanied by 8 loose photos. Sizes vary but most approximately 3.5"x2.5". This is a fascinating album of striking images of daily life in Iran captured by American soldiers during the 1940's. It is rare to find an album with so many local photographs of the region and people. Some of the images include architectural structures the ruins of Dezful the Ancient Dezful bridge sweeping mountain landscapes a camel caravan local Persians outside and inside their homes in traditional dress street views and bazars from Dezful & Andimeshk locals bathing and taking the train and battleships docked in the Persian Gulf. Some light wear and soiling to edges but images generally clean and crisp. An altogether fascinating look at life in Iran 80 years ago. In very good condition. unknown books
117642hardcover. Many color illus. 109pp. 4to bds. d.w.; front endpapers & copyright page partially detached and slightly torn else vg. Iran Exports 1993.<br/><br/> unknown books
2008173676Koln Germany: the Party 2008. Five issues of the exile publication 20-24 pages each 8.5x11 inch sheets stapled in corner text in Persian some photos. the Party unknown books
1979183201Washington DC: the Embassy 1979. 8.5x11 inch sheet with two-page addendum. On the Iranian government's response to criticism by Senator Jacob Javits with the full text of Ali Agah's letter to Javits attached. Accuses Javits of having a lengthy relationship with the Shah stating that it explains "your total silence all during the years of oppression torture and murder of the people of Iran by the ex-Shah. the Embassy unknown books
1930222915First edition. Tall thin octavo. Translated by T.S. Eliot. 5 page preface by T.S. Eliot. Original gilt stamped green cloth t.e.g. uncut. Very good in a good publisher's green board slipcase. No other signatures or bookplates. #84/350 numbered copies printed on English hand-made paper signed by T.S. Eliot in black fountain pen ink on the limitation page. Faber & Faber Limited hardcover books
1938005904New York: Harcourt Brace & Co. 1938. Near Fine slight toning to paste downs in a Near Fine dust wrapper 1/4" chip at base of spine. . First American Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Harcourt Brace & Co. Hardcover books
2009167331n.p.: the bulletin 2009. Single issue of the bulletin 16 pages 8.5x11 inch sheets stapled in corner. Originally issued as a PDF online by the underground group for printing by activists. This has price penned on front page in US dollars otherwise very good. Text in Persian. Also included are two printouts of news releases from the organization. the bulletin unknown books
2009167330n.p.: the bulletin 2009. Issues 42 43 and 44 of the bulletin 24 24 and 16 pages respectively 8.5x11 inch sheets stapled in corner. Originally issued as a PDF online by the underground group for printing by activists. These have price stickers on front page in US dollars penned issue number otherwise very good. Text in Persian. Also included are two printouts of news releases from the organization. the bulletin unknown books
194812539Berlin: Karl H. Henssel Verlag 1948. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. Wide paperbound octavo. German literary magazine. Notable for the inclusion of Der Zusammenbruch by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Text in German. Very good condition in illustrated bound wrappers. <br/><br/> Karl H. Henssel Verlag paperback books
14606BENJAMIN S. G. W. Persia and the Persians. Boston: Ticknor and Company 1887. 8 Vo. 507 pp including 57 illustrations. Original blue decorative cloth binding rebacked. <br/>First edition travel account on Persia. Benjamin was the first minister of the US to Persia. Covers his travels through Persia especially what is now Iran and much on Teheran and the Middle East. Considered one of the classic and best post-1900 travel accounts of the region. Contents are tight and in good condition with some foxing. This is an ex-Library copy with only one small stamp on the title page. Overall in good plus condition. unknown books
1956240408Berkeley: Barlow Huppert & Tong 1956. 64p. some illustrations ads very good first edition trade paperback poetry journal in original wraps. The first issue of this journal. Barlow, Huppert & Tong unknown books
