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THE BOOK OF WISDOM AND LIES;: Kelmscott A book of Traditional Stories from Georgia in Asia
by Orbeliani, Sulkhan-Saba. Translated by Oliver Wardrop
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About This Item
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, Woodcut title within an elaborate woodcut border, first page of text within a similar border, numerous woodcut initials, woodcut printer's device. Printed in red and black in Golden type. Full limp vellum with beige broken ties. A fine copy.
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.
A collection of traditional Georgian stories. The date when 'The Book of Wisdom & Lies' was finished is not known, but it seems to be subsequent to Orbeliani's travels, since we find in the stories references to Rome, France, Constantinople..." (Introduction).
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- E. C. Rare Books [ABA / ABAC]
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 488
- Title
- THE BOOK OF WISDOM AND LIES;
- Author
- Orbeliani, Sulkhan-Saba. Translated by Oliver Wardrop
- Format/Binding
- Full Vellum
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited
- Publisher
- Published by Kelmscott Press,
- Place of Publication
- London, Hammersmith
- Date Published
- 1894
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Kelmscott, Fine Press
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E. C. Rare Books [ABA / ABAC]
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Specializing in Fine Bindings, Children's Illustrated, Fore-edge paintings, Sets, voyages and classic literature.
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