Smith Myron Bement (6 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Very good stapled softcover. Spine is faded otherwise this book is clean and tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Xix,101 Annotated Plates. Black Cloth Spine, Gilt, Patterned Bluew Boards With White Printed Label . Business Card Of Smith, Secretary American Institute For Persian Art And Archaeology, With Presentation Inscription From Myron Bement Smith; Bookplate Of Sam A. Lewisohn (A Collector Primarily Of Impressionist Art). Classical Archaeologist, Architect, And Art Historian Myron Bement Smith (1897-1970) Had A Life-Long Devotion To West Asia, Accumulating Some 87,000 Items Now In The Smithsonian Archives Documenting Islamic Art And Culture From Spain To India, With An Emphasis On Architecture. Established In 1948 To Further An Appreciation For Persian Art And Culture, Nearly Seventy-Five Percent Of Smith's "Islamic Archives" Consists Of His Own Work; The Remainder Obtained From Other Sources. Smith's Own Negatives, Taken From 1933 To 1947, Accompany Images In A Six-Volume Logbook Portraying Persian Architecture And Monuments, In Particular The Vaulting Of The Masjid-I D'juma At Isfahan, Iran. One Of The Most Significant Portions Of The "Islamic Archives" Is The Photographic Material Of Antoin Sevruguin, A Commercial Photographer In Tehran Active During The 1870S To 1930. His Nearly 800 Photographs Depict The Shahs, Royal Palaces, Military Ceremonies, And Daily Aspects Of Persian Life. Other Materials In The Collection Include Smith's Personal And Professional Papers Including Correspondence, Research Files, Writings, And Documentation Regarding His 1927-1928 Italian And 1933-1937 Iranian Expeditions. In April 1930, Smith Was Appointed Secretary Of The Newly Created American Institute For Persian Art And Archaeology Founded By Arthur Upham Pope And Located In New York City. He Had No Prior Academic Or Work Experience In Islamic Art Or Architecture, And His Job Entailed Designing Publications, Arranging Lectures, Organizing Exhibitions And Fund Raising. That Summer He Arranged An Independent Study Course At Harvard University On Persian Art And Subsequently Studied Persian Language At Columbia University And Attended Graduate Courses At The Institute Of Fine Arts At New York University . His Work And Academic Credentials Enabled Him To Compete Successfully For A Research Fellowship From The American Council Of Learned Societies In 1933 To Study Iranian Islamic Architecture. Smith'S Research In Iran Consisted Of Meticulous Photographic Documentation Of Islamic Monuments And Architectural Sketches And Drawings Of Many Of Them. He Concentrated On The Isfahan Area But Also Documented Monuments Elsewhere In Iran. Smith Outfitted His Station Wagon As A Combination Camper And Research Vehicle In Which He And His Staff Traveled Widely. Smith Published Several Articles About Iran'S Islamic Monuments Based On His Field Research And In 1947 Completed His Phd Thesis For The Johns Hopkins University On The Vault In Persian Architecture. His Professional Career From 1938 Until His Death In 1970 Consisted Of A Series Of Temporary Academic Positions, Contract Work And Government Or Academic Sponsored Lecture Tours And Photographic Exhibits. He Had A Long Lasting Relationship With The Library Of Congress Where He Served As An Honorary Consultant From 1938 To 1940 And Again From 1948 To 1970; From 1943 To 1944 He Was Chief Of The Iranian Section At The Library. Despite His Lack Of Published Material, Smith Was Well-Known Among Academic, Government And Private Citizens Who Worked, Traveled Or Were Otherwise Interested Iran And The Islamic World. Smith Developed An Extensive Network Of Professional And Social Contacts That Dated From His Early Student Days And Increased Markedly During His Time At The Persian Institute And Later In Iran. He Kept In Touch With Them And They Touted Him To Others Who Were Interested In Iran Or Islamic Art And Architecture. This Network Served Him Well In Realizing His Ambition Of Creating A Resource For Scholars That Relied On Photographs To Document Islamic Architecture.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 12 page booklet with 20 plates of excavated objects including 13 X 14.5 inch traced map of W.C. Dyer showing the Tureng Tepe site near Asterabad laid in, no markings, some aging to covers.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo. Final Report, Contract NO OE-2-14-021. Blue card covers, staple bound. 217 pp. Covers bumped to extremities, sunning with offset panels, creasing to rear cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Full Title: "Material for a corpus of early Iranian Islamic architecture. Series A." Hard cover, no jacket. Reprinted from Ars Islamica, Vol. IV, 1937. Published in 1937, Ann Arbor. Ex-library: markings on top-left of front board, book plate pasted at front of text. See photos for condition. Fabric fraying around top and bottom of spine and some corners. Fading in color of fabric around edges and corners. Sticker and tape across bottom of spine has been removed, leaving behind tape outline and sticker residue. Small cuts in fabric on spine. Pencil on front blank endsheet and back of title sheet. Page edges toning. Staple holes in 3 places (top, middle, bottom) in gutters throughout text. At last blank endsheets of text block, area near staple holes is black, and gutters are discolored from staining (see photos). Otherwise, pages appear clean and clear of highlighting, writing, markings, underlining, or notable damage or staining. Binding somewhat loose from age but holding together perfectly well.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1712. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages: - 1042, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 1042 1042.…