Skip to content
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED | EXPERT ADVICE
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED

The Sikandar Nama, e Bara,

or Book of Alexander the Great, translated for the first time out of the Persian into prose, with critical and explanatory remarks, with an introductory preface, and with a life of the author, collected from various Persian sources...

Stock Code 109948

London, W.H. Allen, 1881

Original price $2,876.00 - Original price $2,876.00
Original price $0.00
$2,876.00
$2,876.00 - $2,876.00
Current price $2,876.00
A fine copy of Clarke's translation of the first part of Nizami's history of Alexander the Great containing Alexander's life and accomplishments. Nizami wrote a further part detailing Alexander's philosophy and ideas. Clarke (1840-1905), the grandson of a former chairman of the East India Company, made a career in India before returning to England and making fine translations of Persian classics.

First edition; 8vo, xxxi, 831 pp., mostly unopened, original pebble-grained green cloth decorated in gilt and black, a fine copy.

Provenance
Delivery

We offer secure and express delivery on all local and international orders of rare books, maps and prints placed through this website.

About us

Shapero Rare Books is an internationally renowned dealer in antiquarian & rare books and works on paper.

Our Bookshop and Gallery can be found in the heart of Mayfair at 106 New Bond Street, where most of our stock is available to view and on public display.

We exhibit at major international art fairs, including TEFAF (Maastricht and New York), Frieze Masters, Art Miami and Masterpiece London, as well as antiquarian & rare book fairs including New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Hong Kong.

Read more

Ask us a question

The Sikandar Nama, e Bara,

NIZAMI; CLARKE, Captain H. Wilberforce (translator).

Stock code: 109948

$2,876.00

THE BOND STREET EXPERIENCE

An exceptional experience in the heart of London’s Mayfair for not only seasoned collectors but those considering purchasing their first rare book or print.

Guaranteed Authenticity
GUARANTEED AUTHENTICITY
International Delivery
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY
Meet Our Booksellers
MEET OUR BOOKSELLERS
Free Gift Wrapping
FREE GIFT WRAPPING

BOOK COLLECTING IDEAS

Your cart is empty

Continue shopping

Basket