The Dawn-Breakers [Maṭaleʻ al-Anwar, or Nabil’s Narrative]. Illustrated. Translated by Ishraq Khavari.
Tehran: Moasseye Melli Matbouate Amri (National Committee of the Persian Baha’i Publishing Trust of Iran). 117 B.E. (1960). Binding: Half green-tinged tan morocco over black textured cloth boards. Spine with 4 raised bands, green rules, title in green in 2. With frontispiece of author. In Mylar jacket. , Notes: A very good example of this book on the early Babi and Baha’i Faiths, which is recognized as one of the most important and extensive accounts of the ministry of the Bab.
Mulla Muḥammad-i-Zarandi (1831 – 1892) was an eminent Baha’i historian during the time of Baha’u’llah, and one of the nineteen Apostles of Baha’u’llah. He is most famous for authoring The Dawn-Breakers. The book relies mainly on the memoirs of surviving early Babis, and Nabil himself was a participant in many of the scenes which he recounts., Size: Small quarto (221x151 mm), Illustration: Illustrated with many black-and-white photographs.
Text in Persian., Provenance: From Afnan Library Trust: This book has been donated by Talbot., Category: Book Religious Baha'i Faith;. Slight cracking to upper joints. Minor tape repair at spine. Interior is clean and crisp. Item #B6823
Price: $575.00