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The Book of Wisdom and Lies; A book of Traditional Stories From Georgia in Asia
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KELMSCOTT PRESS
Orbeliani, Sulkhan-Saba. Translated by Oliver Wardrop.
The Book of Wisdom and Lies; A book of Traditional Stories From Georgia in Asia
Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, 1894. Limited Edition.
Octavo, 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches (207 cm x 140 mm); pp. [2] + xviii + 256; Limited Edition of 250 copies; on Flower paper, printed in red and black in Golden type, wood-engraved title, borders and six-line initials designed by William Morris; limp vellum as issued, with 4 silk ties, all intact; yapp edges, small pencil markings to margins, spine titled in gilt, uncut, light spotting to endpapers. COLOPHON: HERE endeth The Book of Wisdom & Lies, a / Georgian Story-book of the eighteenth century, / by Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani: translated, with / notes, by Oliver Wardrop. Printed by William / Morris at the Kelmscott Press, 14 Upper Mall, / Hammersmith, in the County of Middlesex; / & finished on the 29th day of September, 1894. / [printer's mark 1] / Sold by Bernard Quaritch, 15 Piccadilly, W.
[Peterson A28; Tomkinson p. 114 no. 28; Ransom p. 328, no. 24].
One of the most famous works by the 17-18th century Georgian diplomat and man of letters, containing Sufic and other narratives, tales and anecdotes. "Racy, clear and humorous—though the serious parts also read convincingly."
Condition: Near fine
- Dimensions:Height: 8.15 in (20.7 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1894
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Middletown, NY
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