THE MUSLIM ARCHITECTURE OF EGYPT [Two Volumes]
Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1952-1959. Limited Edition, no. 111 (vol. 1) and 256 (vol. 2) of 550 copies. Folios, two volumes. In Good plus condition. Bound in full green cloth with gilt titling to spines and front boards. Bindings moderately marked and discolored, particularly at spines, with moderate bumping to corners. Text block edges deckled, with light plus age toning most visible at edges of text blocks. An ex-library copy with usual markings, including stamped call numbers to spines, penciled call numbers to copyright pages, and library stamps to several early pages (including a perforated stamp in vol. 1). Multiple diagrams and figures bound in with text, including folding diagrams. Two large folding maps in excellent condition housed in pocket at rear of vol. 1. Volume 1: Ikhshids and Fatimids, A.D. 939-1171 (xxvi, 290, [2], 125 Plates). With two folding maps held in rear pockets. Volume 2: Ayyubids and Early Bahrite Mamluks, A.D. 1171-1326 (xxiv, 300, Plate A, 126 Plates) Oversized order. Additional shipping and handling will be necessary for expedited and international orders. Economy international shipping unavailable due to size and weight restrictions. Contact seller if you have any questions. Shelved in Room A. PH Consignment. More