Dschami, Mewlana AbdurrahmanMedschnun and Leila.... Lot 827

Dschami, Mewlana AbdurrahmanMedschnun and Leila. A Persian love story by Dschami. 2 vols. Amsterdam, Kunst- und Industriecomptoir, 1808. 208 p., 191 p. Cl.-8°. HLdr. d. Zt. with two ribbon markers and gilt stamped title, leather corners and marbled boards (somewhat scuffed, rubbed and bumped). Dschami, Mewlana Abdurrahman Medschnun and Leila. A Persian romance novel by Dschami. 2 vols. Amsterdam, Kunst- und Industriecomptoir, 1808. 208 pp., 191 pp. Cl.-8°. HLdr. d. Zt. with two ribbon markers and gilt stamped title, leather corners and marbled boards (somewhat scuffed, rubbed and bumped). First German edition. - Goedeke VII, 586, 32, 3 - From the Fürstlich Starhemberg'sche Familien Bibliothek Schloss Eferding (each stamped and signed in the flyleaf). - Famous tale by the Persian mystic and poet Dschami about the love story of a couple belonging to two hostile tribes. Here in the translation from the French by Anton Theodor Hartmann. - Jami is considered the main representative of Sufi mysticism. He turned the story of the loving couple into a parable about love for God. - The endpapers and a few other pages somewhat foxed, otherwise extremely well-preserved and clean copies. 2 vols. Half leather binding of the time with two mounted labels and gilt title on spine, leather corners, and marbled covers (slightly scuffed, rubbed and bumped). - First German edition. - Famous tale by the Persian mystic and poet Dschami about the love story of a couple belonging to two hostile tribes. - The endpapers and only a few more ll. a bit foxed, otherwise very well-preserved and clean copies. This work is taxed. A premium of 23.95% will be added to the hammer price and the final invoice amount will be subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.