The Book of Wisdom and Lies.

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[Translated by Oliver Wardrop].
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[KELMSCOTT PRESS; ORBELIANI, Sulkahn-Saba].

The Book of Wisdom and Lies.

The Book of Wisdom and Lies.

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[Translated by Oliver Wardrop].

Stock Code 104728

[London] Hammersmith, The Kelmscott Press, 1894

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A very good example of this sought-after Kelmscott title, a collection of fables & tales by the Georgian writer and diplomat Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani (1658-1725), written when he was in his early twenties, comprising Sufic and other narrative reflections on life.

[One of 250 copies on Flower paper]; 8vo; printed in black & red in Golden type, wood-engraved title, borders and initials designed by William Morris, internally fine; original vellum with yapp fore-edges, lettered in gilt to spine, silk ties; housed in later morocco-backed butterfly patterned board solander.

Peterson A28.
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