HISTORY OF THE ARMENIANS IN THE HOLY LAND.
Jerusalem: St. James Press, 1976. Illustrated. Rare First Edition. Signed presentation from Hintlian on the title page: “Jerus. 31 Aug. 78. To Mr. Shilonne, With kindest and respectful regards, K. Hindlian.” One of the few books on the history of Armenians in the Holy Land. Hintlian was a resident of the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem and curator of its Mardigian Museum. The Armenian Quarter occupies one sixth of the area of Old City Jerusalem. Meir Shilonne was in the Israeli Foreign Service and brought Jews from the Maghreb region of northwest Africa to Israel. He also served as the Israeli consul to Marseille and Milan. A rare book! A second, and equally rare edition, was published in 1989. 8vo., pictorial wraps; 81 pages. Item #57975
Very Good (little rubbing; contents clean & tight).
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