Les Trésors de L'Iran (Treasures of Iran)
Geneva: Albert Skira, 1977. First edition. Hardcover. Folio. 300pp. Original bright red cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine in original illustrated dustjacket, white lettering on spine. Extensive treatise on Persian culture elaborating on the Medes and the Persian, the treasures of the Magi, the Parthian remains, the globalization of Persian art and the Iranian Renaissance, its influence of Iraqian culture in Persia, Iranian influence on Turkish culture and the assimilation of the Mongol people. Profusely illustrated with numerous tipped-in color reproductions of artifacts, architecture and carpets, and b/w in-text illustrations. Contains one double page map of Iran at front and index of names and places cited in the volume at rear. Text in French. Dustjacket with light creasing. Dustjacket in good, binding and interior in very good condition. g to vg. Item #48232
Price: $75.00