Myths Legends Ancient Near East Storm Folio Society Fine Slipcase 2003

by Rachel Storm

$75 · Offered by eBay

DESCRIPTION A magnificent treasury of myths and legends from across the ancient Near East — assembled by Rachel Storm in a richly illustrated quarter-leather Folio Society edition. From the Assyrian epic of Gilgamesh — the oldest written story in human history — to the heroic feats of the Amazons, from Midas and his golden touch to the traditions of ancient Persia and Arabia, this book throws open a window on the lives and beliefs of the men and women who inhabited the ancient world's most fertile crescent of civilisation. The contents are organised by region: Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Levant, Anatolia, Arabia, and Iran — revealing both the distinctive character of each culture and the remarkable themes that connect them all. Illustrated throughout with 17 colour plates by Jane Ray. 642 pages. BINDING Red leather spine with gilt titles. Beautifully decorated illustrated cloth boards in slipcase. 17 full-colour illustrations by Jane Ray. 642 pages. About this Listing: This book is part of a collection of over 75 Folio Society titles and over 75 Easton Press titles, all in Fine or Near Fine condition, available in my eBay store. Folio Society and Easton Press books are noted for their exceptional production quality — fine bindings, illustrated endpapers, and slipcases — and are ideal for collectors and readers who appreciate beautifully made books. If you are interested in purchasing multiple titles, please contact me before purchasing and I will be happy to discuss combined ship

• Publisher: The Folio Society
• Year: 2003
• Condition: Fine

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