POET OF THE EAST AND CHUGHTAI
[Popularly known as AMLE CHUGHTAI]
Introduction by Justice S. A. Rahman
Text in English and Urdu
Published in Lahore by Chughtai himself in 1968
Size: 14 x 11.4 inches
Presentation copy signed by Chughtai's son
With 39 tipped-in colour plates, 24 photogravures, 8 calligraphic plates and 1 etching.
Each painting and photogravure has the English translation of Iqbal's quatrain on which it is based on the facing page.
Full cloth binding with fine dustjacket covered with plastic
Condition: Very Good
According to a publicity brochure for the book, issued by Chughtai, the edition was limited to 275 copies
The book has 72 works by Chughtai, most of which were painted by him after 1950 specially for this work and are not to be found in other books by him. He had this idea to publish a book on Iqbal's poetry in 1953 but financial troubles to carry out the massive and lavish project took him 15 years to complete it. The Government of Pakistan approved a grant for the book but due to change in government he could get only part of it. The final cost was Rs 3 lakh and it was marketed at the then prohibitive price of Rs 1500 / $ 315 / 131 British pounds according to the publicity brochure for the book.
This lot will be sold in "as is" condition.
There may be some minor tears/creases scratches, or holes commensurate with age that may not be visible in the images.
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