1926 Asiatic Tales Hardcover Book Count De Gobineau
$61.00
1926 The Dancing Girl of Shamakha and Other Asiatic Tales by Count De Gobineaum Hardcover Book. Measures about 8.25" by 5.5". 339 pages. Good condition. Shows age and use. Has a stamp on an inside page and on the inside covers. Seems to want to separate from spine. One page is torn out but included.No dust cover.
Delve into the storied landscapes of the East with this 1926 edition of "The Dancing Girl of Shamakha and Other Asiatic Tales" by Count De Gobineau. This 339-page hardcover volume is a striking example of early 20th-century travel and folk literature, featuring a deep blue cloth binding adorned with elegant gold-embossed typography and a central floral motif. Its sophisticated, scholarly aesthetic makes it an ideal addition to a "The Archive: Rare Media" collection or a "Dark Academia" inspired library shelf.
Despite its century of history, the book remains a captivating read for those who appreciate global narratives and antique media. It is in good vintage condition, though it carries the honest character of a well-loved volume. Notable signs of age include interior library stamps, a slight separation from the spine, and one torn page that is carefully included for completeness. These imperfections do not detract from the book's presence as a beautiful, textural piece of history that brings a touch of worldly "The Parlour" elegance to any modern space.
This item is antique, approximately 100 years old.
Delve into the storied landscapes of the East with this 1926 edition of "The Dancing Girl of Shamakha and Other Asiatic Tales" by Count De Gobineau. This 339-page hardcover volume is a striking example of early 20th-century travel and folk literature, featuring a deep blue cloth binding adorned with elegant gold-embossed typography and a central floral motif. Its sophisticated, scholarly aesthetic makes it an ideal addition to a "The Archive: Rare Media" collection or a "Dark Academia" inspired library shelf.
Despite its century of history, the book remains a captivating read for those who appreciate global narratives and antique media. It is in good vintage condition, though it carries the honest character of a well-loved volume. Notable signs of age include interior library stamps, a slight separation from the spine, and one torn page that is carefully included for completeness. These imperfections do not detract from the book's presence as a beautiful, textural piece of history that brings a touch of worldly "The Parlour" elegance to any modern space.
This item is antique, approximately 100 years old.