1880 GULISTAN ROSE GARDEN SAADI SHIRAZI TRANSLATED EDWARD B EASTWICK 2ND RARE

Description: GREETINGS FROM NEW ENGLAND ESTATE SERVICES! THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR STORE! THIS ONE OF THE MANY GREAT ITEMS WE ARE OFFERING FROM NEW ENGLAND ESTATES! MAKE SURE TO SEE OUR OTHER ITEMS AND ADD US TO YOUR LIST OF FAVORITE SELLERS! Please note that the item you see pictured above is the item that you will receive! Carefully review the photos and ask any questions you have before bidding or buying! ITEM DETAILS Title: The Gulistān; or, Rose-Garden, of Shekh Muslihu’d-Dīn Sādī of Shīrāz, Translated for the First Time into Prose and Verse, with an Introductory Preface, and a Life of the Author, from the Ātish KadahAuthor: Edward B. Eastwick Publisher: Lee and Shepard, BostonPublication Date: 1880Edition: Second Edition Condition: Good ITEM DESCRIPTION Today we are pleased to offer this nicely preserved volume edition of the Gulistān by Saadi Shirazi, translated by Edward Eastwick! A great find from a local New England estate! This scarce antique volume is over 144 years old! A rare volume to find in any condition! Originally published in 1852, this is the Second Edition first published in 1880. Ex-library. Original publisher cloth binding is in great shape overall. Exterior shows wear as pictured, including light rubbing and soiling to the boards and spine, general wear around the extremities including light bumping to the corners and spine extremes, and some rubbing and soiling to the page edges, including the gilt top edge. Otherwise this is an attractive, well-preserved antique volume! The gilt title lettering to the spine displays nicely from the shelf. Internally, this volume is in good shape as well. Both boards remain firmly attached to the binding. There is a single loose page grouping (pages 71-74) but otherwise all groupings remain attached. This is an ex-library volume with bookplates and library markings visible to the front and rear endpapers and fly pages, as well as the title page and copyright page. Otherwise this volume is clean and free from signatures and inscriptions. The text block of this volume is clean throughout. There is typical age-related toning to the pages, as well as some light foxing and soiling scattered throughout, but otherwise this volume is clean and free from rips, tears, writing and markings. Perfectly readable throughout! Make sure to see the additional photographs in the description below for complete details. 243 pages. Measures approximately 8 1/4 inches tall by 6 inches wide by 1 1/4 inches thick. A perfect addition to any fine collection or a wonderful gift for someone special! Price includes FAST, FREE shipping! Buy with confidence! This item has been carefully inspected by hand. If you have any questions about this item, please contact us before bidding or buying! Payment is requested within 24 hours of winning this item. Prompt payment ensures FAST shipping! 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Location: Northampton, Massachusetts

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