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Precious and sacred texts from around the world. Angels dancing on heads of pins, and arcane discussion of every sort.
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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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c2015 Al-Mukhtasar Fi Tafsir Al-Qur'an Al-KarimAl-Riyad [Riyadh]: c2015A handsomely bound twenty-first century commentary of the Holy Qu'ran, in the original Arabic.
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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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Signed1885 The Light of AsiaLondon: 1885This signed copy of Edwin Arnold's narrative poem describes the life and enlightenment of Prince Guatama Buddha.
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1892 Buddhism Primitive and Present in Magadha and in CeylonLondon: 1892An early edition of Copleston's study and history of Buddhism.
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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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1936-1958 Works of Walter Evans-WentzLondon: 1936-1958Four early edition works of the American anthropologist, Walter Evans-Wentz, regarding Tibetan Buddhism.
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1938 The Secret of the Golden FlowerLondon: 1938A scarce edition of this famous Chinese Taoist book on meditation, previously owned by the English novelist, Warwick Deeping.
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1957 The Third EyeLondon: 1957The famous autobiography of a Tibetan Lama, which later turned out to be written by a British plumber by the name of Cyril Henry Hoskin.
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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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1926 A Tibetan on TibetLondon: 1926A first edition copy of this fascinating work regarding Tibet, written by a Tibetan.
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1908 The Inward LightLondon: 1908A lovely edition of this work utilising the beliefs of the Burmese people to provide a better understanding of Buddhism.
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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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1956 Oracles and Demons of TibetThe Hague; London: 1956The first edition of this scarce detailed study of Tibetan deities and cults by ethnologist and Tibetologist Réne De Nebesky-Wojkowitz.
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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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1921 In the Hours of MeditationMayavati, Himalayas: 1921A charming little work on Hindu meditation, scarcely found in so early an edition.
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1910 Shinran and his Work: Studies in Shinshu TheologyTokyo: 1910An uncommon examination of the work of Japanese Buddhist Shinran written by Rev. Arthur Lloyd.
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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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1896 Palestine, The Glory of all LandsEdinburgh & London: 1896A first edition study of Palestine and its relationship to the Bible.
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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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1926 The Light of Asia by Sir Edwin Arnold Illus Hamzeh Carr Limited Ed BuddhaLondon: 1926A limited edition of this famous narrative poem that details the life and story of Prince Gautama Siddhartha, who became The Buddha.
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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.