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Monk Gibbon THE BRANCH OF HAWTHORN TREE The Grayhound Press, 1927, London. Printed in France. First edition. Numbered copy: No 52 of 460 copies. Colour designs by Picart Le Doux. Softcover wrapped in protective paper. Size: 25,5 x 16,8 cm. Pp. 83 with fine color illustrations, 2l. The protective paper is a bit frayed. Partly untrimmed (and that's why there is no scan of front page). A fine copy. This book is from the part of estate of the author, Monk Gibbon. There is printed paper wrapped around the book, with the information that this book this book won the Silver Medal in the Taliteann Literary Competition at Dublin in August 1928. *** Worldwide shipping and handling charges for this item $ 14. Buyers from US pays $ 14. Domestic shipping $ 4 refers to Serbia only. *** William Monk Gibbon (1896 - 29 November 1987) was an Irish poet and prolific author, known as "The Grand Old Man of Irish Letters". His collection of over twenty volumes of poetry, autobiography, travel and criticism are kept at… Read More

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The ancient tablet from Baghdad (modern Iraq), Mesopotamia. Cuneiform IS a logo-syllabic script that was used to write several languages of the Ancient Near East. The script was in active use from the early Bronze Age until the beginning of the Common Era. It is named for the characteristic wedge-shaped impressions (Latin: cuneus) which form its signs. Cuneiform was originally developed to write the Sumerian language of southern Mesopotamia (modern Iraq). Cuneiform is the earliest writing system.Item will be shipped in a specially designed and reinforced package. DHL shipping included. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us!

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Antique Map of Beijing (Forbidden City)
1871 ORIGINAL ANTIQUE RUSSIAN CLOTH MAP(Map of the Chihli Province / Hebei Province) No. 1 Southern part
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Russian edition from 1871. Designed by K. Weber. With the plan of Beijing.
Dimensions (unfolded): 78 x 60 cm.
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Originally pasted on cloth. Originally folded, smaller cloth tears along the folding lines.
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Argenis
By John Barclay
"Argenis," a timeless literary masterpiece penned by the renowned Scottish author John Barclay, is a beacon of classical eloquence and intellectual prowess. Printed in the historic city of Leiden in 1627, this antique book is a testament to the enduring allure of Baroque literature.
Within the pages of "Argenis," Barclay weaves an intricate tapestry of political intrigue, romance, and philosophical contemplation. The typography, characteristic of early 17th-century printing, reveals the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The meticulous attention to detail in each letter and the occasional ornamental flourish speak to the dedication of the artisans who brought this literary treasure to life. The paper, bearing the delicate imprints of age, adds a tactile dimension to the reading experience, connecting present-day readers with the hands that turned these pages centuries ago.
The significance
This antique edition of "Argenis" is not merely a book but a tangible link to the… Read More

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Collection of poetry titled Au Jardin de l'Infante, written by Albert Samain, a French poet, and writer of the Symbolism. Extremely rare edition.

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