1931 – Kasidah of Haji Abdu El Yezdi, Burton | Willy Pogany Art, Sufi Philosophy

The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî is Sir Richard Francis Burton’s famous philosophical poem presented as the translation of an imagined Persian sage. Through this literary device, Burton explores themes of religion, reason, destiny, and the search for truth while drawing upon Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. This 1931 edition features an introduction by Dhan Gopal Mukerji and is illustrated with twelve plates by the celebrated artist Willy Pogany.

This limited edition was signed by Willy Pogany and Dhan Gopal Mukerji, numbered no. 40 of 250.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî
• Author(s): Sir Richard Burton (Translator)
• Illustrator(s): Willy Pogany
• Contributor(s): Dhan Gopal Mukerji (Introduction)
• Publisher: Philadelphia: David McKay Company
• Edition: Limited edition, 1931.
  • Numbered no. 40 of 250
• Binding: Leather
• Format: (4to), single volume
• Size:  10in x 8in (26cm x 20cm)
• Collation: xv, [1], 129, [1]
• Illustrations: 12 illustrated plates
• Provenance: signed by Willy Pogany & Dhan Gopal Mukerji
• Contents Include:
  • Sufi philosophy
  • Religion and reason
  • Human destiny
  • Comparative philosophy
  • Persian literary themes
  • Spiritual autobiography

Condition:

Good. Leather binding remains tight and secure. Leather shows wear at the corners, edges, and hinge areas. Gilt accents remain present and attractive. Internally clean and well preserved.

Why Collect This?

• Desirable for collectors of philosophy and illustrated books
• Illustrated by the art of Willy Pogany

Item Number: # 50601