FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE !! PRECIS DE LA CAMPAGNE DE 1805 EN ALLEMAGNE & EN ITALIE The book has 4 pages a seal mark of the former owner see photos. If you need  More »

FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE !! PRECIS DE LA CAMPAGNE DE 1805 EN ALLEMAGNE & EN ITALIE The book has 4 pages a seal mark of the former owner see photos. If you need more info or photos do not hesitate in asking me. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE !   « Less

Beacon Lights of History, by John Lord, Six volumes. historical book series 1,2,3,5,7, 8. Leather cover page, bounding, golden embossed, torch center. 6.5" h. x 4.5" w. x  More »

Beacon Lights of History, by John Lord, Six volumes. historical book series 1,2,3,5,7, 8. Leather cover page, bounding, golden embossed, torch center. 6.5" h. x 4.5" w. x 2"thick. On 3rd page of Volume 1, author dedicates to the memory of his wife, Mary Porter Lord, Whose Friendship and Appreciation As a Devoted Wife Encouraged me to a Long Life of Historical Labors, gratefully and affectionately dedicated with copy of his signature, copy of Mr. Lord's photo Published by Wise & Co in New York City.   « Less

Overall great condition. Binding is still Overall great condition. Binding is still together. together. Measures: 7 1/2in. tall by 5.25in. L by 1 1/2in. width.

Overall great condition. Binding is still Overall great condition. Binding is still together. together. Measures: 7 1/2in. tall by 5.25in. L by 1 1/2in. width.   « Less

Antique book, Record Of Rome is in overall great condition. All pages are intact.

Antique book, Record Of Rome is in overall great condition. All pages are intact.   « Less

The will of the princess Zeinab Begum (Miss Anna) , daughter of the"King Tahmasb the first" (1509-1563, Safavid dynasty of Iran). She was the most powerful woman in the  More »

The will of the princess Zeinab Begum (Miss Anna) , daughter of the"King Tahmasb the first" (1509-1563, Safavid dynasty of Iran). She was the most powerful woman in the entire Safavid dynasty and one of the famous women in Persian history. The will had been written in 1629, signed and stamped by King... At the top of the will, ”In The Name of God” is written in "Naskh" caligraphy script in golden background. The will is began with the respect for all the Safavid Kings and consists of many verses of Quran written in the background of the will. After praise and encomium, it is mentioned that all the properties, estates, farms, orchards and shops which listed on the back of the Will belong to Zeinab Begum , and after her death this belongings must be transferred to the king who is in power at the time. In the back of the paper there is a complete list of the lands and the properties mentioned in the text. This list has six meters long and is written by calligraphic writing in "Tahriri" script. These estates included main lands and states in many parts of Iran such as: Isfahan Royal palace, Qazvin Royal palace, Yazd, Boroujerd, the whole village of Harian of Roudbar and so on. This listed properties, now costs more than billions dollars. It is mentioned in the text that the income gained by renting the properties should be spent for providing places for homeless and poor people and in return they should pray for the sake of Zeinab Begum after her death. In the right column of the will, the handwritings and the seals of the witnesses who were present at the time of the writing of the will are seen. At the beginning of the lateral column, the name of the King as, "Al-Hosein Al-Mousavi Al-Safavid" is written in azure blue on a background painted with gold. And at the bottom, the name of Zeinab Begum as, “the Queen of all women and all the ladies of the court", is written with gold. The first witness of the will is the King of Iran at the time, who was “King Safi of Safavid” dynasty; his complete name was (Safi son of Safi² son of Abbas³ son of Mohammad⁴ son of Tahmasb⁵⁵ son of Esmael) .The will has been stamped with the king's seal to confirm its accuracy. Since at the time he was the king of Iran, he took all the responsibilities of the estates mentioned in the will after Zeinab Begum's death, and pleaded for transferring them to the following king after his death. At the end of the will it is mentioned that these lands and estates must not be granted, rented or sold to anyone and should not be used as some usages such as stables.   « Less

1853 first addition The History of writing (The Origin And Process of the Art of writing) Henery Noel Humphreys illustrated by London:Ingram,Cooke,and Co.

1853 first addition The History of writing (The Origin And Process of the Art of writing) Henery Noel Humphreys illustrated by London:Ingram,Cooke,and Co.   « Less

A 15th century French Medieval period "Book of the Hours" illuminated folio or page on velum (both front & back of page shown), brilliantly colorful hand painted and gold  More »

A 15th century French Medieval period "Book of the Hours" illuminated folio or page on velum (both front & back of page shown), brilliantly colorful hand painted and gold leaf border & capital lettering. School of Maitre Francoise, c. 1470. Custom matted with a gold leaf, double glazed frame. Dimensions: 10.5" high x 8.75 wide. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

1963 daily newspaper vol 45. No.130

1963 daily newspaper vol 45. No.130   « Less

Cosmographie in Four Bookes. Containing the Chorographie and Historie of the Whole World, and all the Principall Kingdomes, Provinces, Seas, and Isles, Thereof. By Peter  More »

Cosmographie in Four Bookes. Containing the Chorographie and Historie of the Whole World, and all the Principall Kingdomes, Provinces, Seas, and Isles, Thereof. By Peter Heylyn.   « Less

Author: WEST, Anthony Title: Elizabethan England (Autograph Manuscript) Description: Black cloth blank book. Front hinge slightly cracked and a little weak, else very  More »

Author: WEST, Anthony Title: Elizabethan England (Autograph Manuscript) Description: Black cloth blank book. Front hinge slightly cracked and a little weak, else very good or better. West's handwritten manuscript, written in his calligraphic hand, of his short book Elizabethan England, and Inscribed by him to Ole Risom, a writer of children's books, and his editor at Random House. The book was published in the Odyssey Library Series in 1965. The manuscript covers 58 pages and shows some corrections, but it is a transcription prepared by West for Risom personally. West, of heroic, if difficult and unwed, parentage (H.G. Wells and Rebecca West), was an accomplished and critically lauded literary writer who aside from novels and non-fiction, wrote essays and criticism, much of it for The New Yorker. Purchased from: Between the covers rare books.   « Less