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The Persians
by Cook, J. M
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- Hardcover
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- Condition
- Fine/No Jacket
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La Mesa, California, United States
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About This Item
London, England: Folio Society, 2006. First Thus . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. Comprehensive illustrated history of the Persians & their empire, in 374 pages + 16 pages of both color & duotone photos + a 6-panel foldout panoramic pictorial section depicting Apadana at Persepolis + map endpapers depicting the Persian Empire. Orig. published in 1983 as "The Persian Empire,'' this is the First Folio Society edition, an 11th printing from 2006. Part of a larger, 4-volume series about ancient societies, this is 1 volume only. Stunningly decorated in gilt to front & spine atop a deep navy publisher's cloth over boards, this hardcover small 4to (7" x 10") is in Fine condition: just as clean & bright as Brand New! Flawless! No DJ, as issued; NO slipcase. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
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- Bookseller
- Gargoyle Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 021320
- Title
- The Persians
- Author
- Cook, J. M
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London, England
- Date Published
- 2006
- Keywords
- ANTIQUITY ANCIENT HISTORY HISTORICAL PERSIA SIAM PERSIAN IRAN BABYLONIA SYRIA
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- Illustrated Books/Illustrators; History;
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