20 Nov 2008   
Suleyman the Magnificent. ROGERS, J.M. AND R.M. WARD.
Stock ID: 58473
Map, profusely illustrated with colour and black and white illustrations, 225pp, glossary, bibliography, concordance, very good copy in protected dustjacket. Quarto. Suleyman (1494-1566) was a statesman, warrior, administrator, lawgiver, poet and patron of the arts. This catalogue includes over 160 treasures from both the British Museum and the Turkish national collections, and demonstrates Suleyman's magnificence in the eyes of his successors for whom his reign appeared a truly golden age. Chapters include iconography, calligraphy, bindings, poetry, crafts, jewellery, gold and hardstones, encrusted porcelains, mirrors, arms and armour, furniture and woodwork, textiles and Iznik potteries. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 58473) ... more
AU$80.00
The Age of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED.
Stock ID: 74729
Numerous colour and black and white plates, 144pp, appendix including glossary, guide to the Turkish alphabet, select bibliography and concordance, elegant bookplate tipped in front free endpaper, good paperback copy. Quarto. Catalogue from an exhibition of the same name which focuses upon the artistic achievements of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Suleyman's reign. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 74729) ... more
AU$45.00
Suleyman the Magnificent. ROGERS, J.M. AND R.M. WARD.
Stock ID: 74730
Map, profusely illustrated with colour and black and white illustrations, 225pp, glossary, bibliography, concordance, elegant bookplate tipped in front free endpaper, very good copy in dustjacket. Quarto. Suleyman (1494-1566) was a statesman, warrior, administrator, lawgiver, poet and patron of the arts. This catalogue includes over 160 treasures from both the British Museum and the Turkish national collections, and demonstrates Suleyman's magnificence in the eyes of his successors for whom his reign appeared a truly golden age. Chapters include iconography, calligraphy, bindings, poetry, crafts, jewellery, gold and hardstones, encrusted porcelains, mirrors, arms and armour, furniture and woodwork, textiles and Iznik potteries. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 74730) ... more
AU$75.00
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