Islamic
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1804 A Sketch of the Denominations of the Christian WorldLondon: 1804The ninth edition of Welsh Baptist minister John Evans's survey of the religious denominations of the Christian world.
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1887 Tales of the CaliphLondon : 1887A scarce work featuring a series of stories about the reign of Caliph Harun al-Rashid and his unique, often dangerous adventures.
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1988 The Satanic VersesLondon : 1988A near fine first impression copy of Salman Rushdie's highly ambitious and controversial novel.
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1926 Arabian Society at the Time of Muhammad. Parts I and II.Calcutta and Simla: 1926The very scarce first edition of Pringle Kennedy's history of Arabian society.
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1931 The Mahdi of Allah, the Story of the Dervish Mohammed AhmedLondon & New York: 1931The first English language edition of Richard A. Bermann's account of the Mahdist insurrection led by Mohammed Ahmed.
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1948 Fifty Years in PalestineLondon: 1948A smart first edition of this very scarce work exploring the author's time as a missionary in Palestine from 1889.
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1922 The Mercy of AllahLondon: 1922The first edition of this collection of short stories by writer and historian Hilaire Belloc, in the very scarce dust wrapper, designed by G. K. Chesterton.
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1826 The Holy Koran; Commonly Called the Alcoran of MohammedLondon: 1826A very scarce English language translation of the Quran, issued by political agitator and suffragist Richard Carlile.
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1954 The Wonder that was IndiaLondon: 1954The first edition of A. L. Basham's beautifully illustrated study of the history of India, in an exceptional full morocco binding.
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1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and MeccahLondon: 1857The second edition of Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden.
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1921 Islam in India or the Qanun-I-IslamLondon : 1921This very scarce work exploring the history of Islam in India.
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1935 Fajr al-IslamAl-Qahirah: 1935A very scarce work by historian Ahmad Amin, exploring the history of Islamic religious and culture.
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1952 Religion in Human ExperienceLondon: 1952The uncommon first edition of this social study of religion with illustrations and in the original dust wrapper.
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1925 The Moslem World in RevolutionEdinburgh: 1925An illustrated edition of this educational work on Islam.
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1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and MeccahLondon: 1857Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden.
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1896 4 Vols A Comprehensive Commentary on The Quran Comprising Sale's Translation and Preliminary Discourse, with Additional Notes and EmendationsLondon : 1896A complete four volume set of A Comprehensive Commentary on The Quran, including Sale's translation.
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1892 The Caliphate Its Rise, Decline, and FallLondon : 1892A smart second edition copy exploring the history of the Caliphate, with folding maps.
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1900 Arabia: The Cradle of IslamEdinburgh: 1900A fascinating work regarding the geopolitics of the Middle East, illustrated with several folding plates and maps.
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1904 The Holy LandLondon: 1904A beautifully illustrated travel guide to the Holy Land of Jerusalem, complete with colour plates and topographical descriptions.
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1906 2Vol Under the Syrian SunLondonvii [1], 1-: 1906A first edition account of a journey through Syria, illustrated with vibrant colour plates.
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1875 Eastern Life, Past and PresentLondon: 1875A scarce, illustrated work from Victorian era social theorist Harriet Martineau, often seen as the first female sociologist.
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1853 Oriental and Sacred Scenes, Notes of Travel in Greece, Turkey and PalestineNew York: 1853The scarce first edition of this Biblical scholar's account of his travels in 'the further Orient'.
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1910 The Historical Geography of the Holy LandLondon: 1910A Scottish Presbyterian theologian's geographical study of Palestine, and its relationship to Christianity.
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1953 La Pensee De L'Islam by Hilmi Ziya Ulken Scarce FrenchIstanbul: 1953A fascinating work by noted Turkish academic Hilmi Ziya Ulken regarding the philosophy and thought of Islam.
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1795 2vol The Koran Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed George Sale HazardBath; London: 1795George Sale's English translation of the Koran.