This book is a catalog of a major auction of Persian and Islamic art held in New York City in the early 20th century. It features detailed descriptions and photographs of hundreds of rare and exquisite objects, including pottery, ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and manuscripts. The book also provides a historical and cultural background of Persian and Islamic art. This book is an invaluable reference for art collectors, dealers, and historians. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.