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A Handbook of Muhammadan Art M.S. Dimand   Hartsdale House, 1947, 347 pages, 2nd ed. revised Hardback in good+ condition, NO dust jacket Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, cover is clean but does have some light rubs bottom of spine otherwise good. Dimand was the curator of Near Eastern Art for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. At the time no one knew a lot or was really collecting this art. The museum decided to ad to its collection and the 1930ies  Mr. Dimand researched and wrote the first book on Muhammadan Art.  This is his revised and expanded edition.  Loaded with drawings and B&W photos.