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 | DUPREE, NANCY HATCH. PREFACES BY M.O. SERADJ & A.W. TARZI AN HISTORICAL GUIDE TO AFGHANISTAN Kabul, AFGHANISTAN. 1970 (1977)., The Afghan Tourist Organization & The Afghan Air Authority., Second, Revised Edition. Cloth in Pictorial Dust Jacket, 12mo, 492pp, profusely illustrated in b&w and color + a large folding map inside the rear cover. This classic volume written by the estimable Nancy Hatch Dupree is still THE definitive and most comprehensive guide to Afghanistan. Completely revised and enlarged, this second edition includes detailed entries on the important archaeological sites of Ai Khanoum and Tapa Sardar, as well as three chapters on the Central Route not covered in the first edition. "An Historical Guide to Afghanistan" will delight the reader with the extent of its coverage and the simplicity of its presentation. It is cited as "essential reading" in the recently published "CROSSLINES Essential Field Guide to Humanitarian and Conflict Zones in Afghanistan", which describes the book as "perhaps the best historical and cultural overview of Afghanistan". A handsome copy of the second, expanded edition of this important survey complete with the folding map in its rear pocket showing some light overall wear and rubbing to the dust jacket.. Very Good/Very Good. USD 180.00 [Appr.: EURO 119.5 | £UK 108.75 | JP¥ 15479] Book number: 016614 Click here to order or inquire at Arcana: Books on the Arts. | |
 | DUPREE, NANCY HATCH THE ROAD TO BALKH Kabul, AFGHANISTAN, The Afghan Tourist Organization & The Afghan Air Authority., 1967, First Edition. (ISBN: LC 67-29074) Illustrated Wrappers, 12mo, 123pp, 53 b&w illustrations. With a bibliography. Written by Nancy Hatch Dupree, renowned for her documentation and description of Afghanistan's many art, archaeological, and natural wonders, this volume covers the sights and historical events starting from Kabul, through Istalif, Koh Daman, Salang, Pul-i-Khumri, Surkh, Kotal, Samangan, Tashkarghan, Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh, and on to Qunduz. No guides written before or since match these "indispensable 1970s books by Afghanistan expert Nancy Hatch Dupree" (Dominic Medley in "Kabul: The Bradt Mini Guide", 2003) for historical accuracy, completeness, readability, and quality. A most presentable copy whose textblock and interior are bright and tight showing some light overall wear to the covers with a bit of chipping resulting in some paper loss to the spine. It has been priced accordingly.. Good +. USD 110.00 [Appr.: EURO 73 | £UK 66.5 | JP¥ 9459] Book number: 011617 Click here to order or inquire at Arcana: Books on the Arts. | |
 | DUPREE, NANCY HATCH THE ROAD TO BALKH Kabul, AFGHANISTAN, The Afghan Tourist Organization & The Afghan Air Authority., 1967, First Edition. (ISBN: LC 67-29074) Illustrated Wrappers, 12mo, 123pp, 53 b&w illustrations. With a bibliography. Written by Nancy Hatch Dupree, renowned for her documentation and description of Afghanistan's many art, archaeological, and natural wonders, this volume covers the sights and historical events starting from Kabul, through Istalif, Koh Daman, Salang, Pul-i-Khumri, Surkh, Kotal, Samangan, Tashkarghan, Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh, and on to Qunduz. No guides written before or since match these "indispensable 1970s books by Afghanistan expert Nancy Hatch Dupree" (Dominic Medley in "Kabul: The Bradt Mini Guide", 2003) for historical accuracy, completeness, readability, and quality. A most presentable copy whose textblock and interior are bright and tight showing some light overall wear and handling to the covers, a bit of chipping resulting in some paper loss to the spine, and a diagonal soft crease across the upper foredge corner of the rear wrapper. It has been priced accordingly.. Good +. USD 90.00 [Appr.: EURO 59.75 | £UK 54.5 | JP¥ 7739] Book number: 017264 Click here to order or inquire at Arcana: Books on the Arts. |
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