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THE LAND OF THE KINGSTarverdi, R. (Editor) / Massoudi, Ali (Art Editor) Information Ministry Press, Iran, 1971 This large Folio book is profusely pictorial with over 270 color pictures, many full page spreads. a great refection of Iran and Persia. Scarce and collector item that shows up once in a while. Cloth Hard Cover with Dust Jacket Condition1st Edition 1st Printing. 8 7/8 x 11 7/8. Profusely color illustrated 241 pages 5 lbs Map of IRAN On the occasion of the Celebration of 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire of Cyrus the - Great. (1971) His Imperial Majesty Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Shahanshah Aryamehr Her Imperial Majesty Farah Pahlavi, Empress of Iran His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Reza Paahlavi Their Imperial Majesties with their four children, Crown Prince Reza, Princess Farahnaz, Prince Ali Reza and Princess Leila Pahlavi Scenes from the Coronation procession of Their Imperial Majesties, October 26, 1967 A family gathering at the home of the Queen Mother. The Imperial Majesties the Shahanshah Aryamehr and Empress Farah Pahlavi on their wedding day, December 21, 1959. The Shahanshah Aryamehr and Empress Farah receive the Prime Minister, civilian and military leaders and foreign ambassadors at the Now Ruz Salaam, held in the Golestan Palace every year. His Imperial Majesty Empress Farah Pahlavi is devoted to social and cultural causes. A talented painted herself, she has been a dynamic force in the artistic renaissance now taking place in Iran. General View of the Tachara, the winter palace started by Darius the great and completed by his son Xerxes. The famous gold bowl of Hasanlu, now in the Archaeological Museum of Tehran. Kurdish women in traditional costume in the Taq-e Bostan. Iran has an extremely rich archaeological heritage, The Chateau like building overlooking the small town of Shush. The Sheikh Lotfollah mosque in Esfahan, generally considered to be one of the most exquisite small mosques in the world. The interior of the dome of the Marble Palace Tehran, built by Reza Shah the Great in the thierties. Mural in the Chehel Sotun Palace. Old Stained Glass window in a private house in Esfahan The dome and minarets of the Madraseh-ye Chahar Bagh. Tilework of the entrance portal of the Shah Mosque (Masjed-e Shah), Esfahan. A mural in the Chehel Sotum palace showing Sha Esnail in battle. These historic mitres, once worn by Armenian prelates, are on display in the museum attached to the Vank Cathedral in Jolfa. Imposing entrance to the former Yazd bazaar. Courtyard of the Gowar Shad Mosque. This elaborate costume These delicious grapes from Azarbaijan will probably be eaten fresh or sun-dried fro export. Iran has long been famous for its fruits, and Persian has provided the European languages with their words for lemon, oranges and peach. Most of Iran's citrus fruit come from North Iran. In the heart of Tehran's bazaar. Scene from the traditional theatre, Anciet art has enjoyes a revival. Queen Elizabeth II Boulevard is one of the capital's most pleasant thoroughfares. Droshkies have almost everyw been given way to taxis. Schoolgirls parading a national festival. The Abadan oil refinery is still one of the worlds largest. The Empress Farah Pahlavi Dam. Modern medicine in Tehran (1972) Nader's victory at Karnal. Miniature by Hosein Kashian. Biography (International buyers S/H) International S/H additional fees apply ... international buyers should email us for S/H charges before bidding ... Payment Method: International Credit cards accepted through PAYPAL or checks drawn on US banks only, money orders accepted in US FUNDS ONLY ! read more

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