Fine Books & Manuscripts, including The Ronald K. Siegel Collection
Thu, Jun 1, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 23
HAMMER-PURGSTALL, Joseph von (1774-1856). Histoire de l’Ord...
Estimate: $200 - $300
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HAMMER-PURGSTALL, Joseph von (1774-1856). Histoire de l?Ordre des Assassins. Paris: Paulin, 1833. FIRST FRENCH EDITION. The Assassins, a sect within Sh?ia Islam, started in Iran in the 11th century and spread to Iraq and Syria, ultimately being eliminated by the Mongols in the 13th century. The word ?assassin? literally translates to ?hashish user? and the young converts performed their acts of terrorism under its influence. A Horowitz high spot.
