Islamic Masterpieces of The Chester Beatty Library

London: World of Islam Festival Trust, 1981. Softcover. Oblong, color-illustrated wraps with white lettering. 48 pp. with color images throughout. VG-. Item #143984

Catalogue from the exhibition held at the Leighton House Gallery, May-June 1981. Includes a map of the Islamic world, information about Beatty and his collection, Qur'anic Calligraphy and Illumination - Mamluk and Early Manuscripts; the Ilkanids, Timurids and Safavids of Iran; the Ottoman Turks; Mughals of India; the Islamic West; followed by references, materials and techniques and the lecture program for the festival. Each section supported by bw images from the collection.

Price: $38.00

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