Exploits Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin by Shah Idries Williams Richard (6 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Richard Williams (illustrator). This book is straight and tight with no marks noted, pages a bit yellowed, and it has wonderful drawings throughout. Nasrudin was devised as the central figure in a series of jokes used to illustrate the teaching of the Sufi School of philosophy. Whether studied for their hidden wisdom or enjoyed for their exhilarating humour, they remain an incomparable delight! Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit environmental restoration and education.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Williams, Richard. (illustrator). Reprint. 158pp, bw ills. Or card covers. Covers and pages toned, prev owners gift note on first page. Nasrudin is a folk hero of medieval origin. Devised as the central figure in aseries of jokes used toillustrate the Sufi school of philosophy. Size: 8vo.

Reprint. Hardback in d/w. 160pp. B/w line illustrations both full page and within text by Richard Williams. Red cloth boards wirh black titles to spine. One very small spot to front board, otherwise VG+ clean, bright and tight. In G++ unclipped d/w with light rubs to extrems and one small tear to head of spine.Nasrudin is an international folk hero of medieval origin but timeless appeal. His role changes, sometimes he is the fool, sometimes the sage; he is courtier, beggar, physician, judge or teacher he is indefinable therefore indestructable. Whether his anecdotes are studied for their hidden wisdom or enjoyed for their exhilarating humour, they will remain an incomparable and enduring delight.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Richard WILLIAMS (illustrator). 1st Edition. very good - Nasruadin was a folk figure of medieval origin - illustrative - in joke form - of the Surfis -nan ancient school of philosophy in the Middle East.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Drawings Richard Williams (illustrator). Paperback. Clean & tight. No inscriptions. TANNED PAGES. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref H42.

1966, first edition, boards with dustjacket, dustjacket a bit damaged and with some tears, else fine copy.