1920 Rare Miniature 1.5" X 1" Arabic Book-The Koran (Quran) with magnifying lens

Description: The MFLIBRA Antique Books Team Presents: 1920 Rare Miniature 1.5" X 1" Arabic Book - The Koran (Quran) published by Hans Steinbrener with magnifying lens. (Description) Author: Quran. Hans STEINBRENER, publisher. Title: The Holy Quran (miniature edition published by Steinbrener in Winterberg/Vimperk, Bohemia). Publisher: Vimperk, Czech Republic, Hans Steinbrener publisher, no date (circa 1920). Language: Text in Arabic. Size: Miniature, Box 2" X 1.5". Book 1.5" X 1". Pages: Unpaginated. Binding: Attractive and fine brown full morocco leather binding with ornate gold tooling a central clasp on the cover and a cord with attached magnifying lens (hinges fine) in a very good original box and glassine wrapper. All edges are gilt. Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean). Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies of this miniature edition published by Steinbrener available for sale worldwide). The book: This miniature Quran is a splendid example of early 20th-century European craftsmanship in Islamic religious texts, particularly notable for its portability and exquisite binding. Hans Steinbrener, the publisher based in Vimperk, Czech Republic, was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and quality in creating miniature books that are both collectible and functional. His work represents a unique European perspective on producing traditional Islamic texts during the early modern period. Author: Translation And Introduction By Thorstein Veblen. Title: The Laxdaela Saga. Publisher: New York, B. W. Huebsch, 1925. First American Edition of this Icelandic Saga. Language: Text in English Size: 8" X 5.5". Pages :xv-302 pages. Binding: Very good, near fine, original full red cloth embossed binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a removable protective mylar cover. Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown). Illustrations: Complete with the first endpaper map. Estimate: (USD 250 - USD 400). The book: The Laxdæla Saga is one of the most important Icelandic sagas, detailing the history and genealogy of a prominent family in the Laxárdalur Valley in Iceland. This First US edition, translated by Thorstein Veblen, is a valuable contribution to the study of Norse literature, offering English readers access to this remarkable historical narrative. The detailed introduction by Veblen provides essential context for understanding the saga’s significance.The saga tells the story of several generations of an Icelandic family and is celebrated for its rich narrative that intertwines themes of love, vengeance, and fate within the historical context of Iceland’s settlement era. The author: The original author of The Laxdæla Saga remains unknown, as is the case with many medieval Icelandic sagas. The saga is believed to have been written in the 13th century, based on oral traditions that preserved the stories of the settlers of Iceland. The translator: Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was an American economist and sociologist, best known for his book The Theory of the Leisure Class. His work on The Laxdæla Saga reflects his deep interest in Norse culture and history, offering a translation that is both accurate and accessible. No-question-money-back guarantee on everything we sell. Buyer pays shipping. Items are shipped out within 24 hours of receiving the order. Canada Post Service standards :[Canada] Parcel Services standards are 3 to 12 business days.[United States] Small Packet standards are 6 to 12 business days.[International] Airmail Parcel standards are 2 to 4 weeks.

Price: 544 CAD

Location: Montreal

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