[Armenia]. Ալպօյաճեան, (Արշակ) [ALBOYADJIAN (Arshag)]. Պատմո - Lot 96

[Armenia]. Ալպօյաճեան, (Արշակ) [ALBOYADJIAN (Arshag)]. Պատմութիւն հայ Կեսարիոյ․ Տեղագրական, պատմական եւ ազգագրական ուսումնասիրութիւն [History of Armenian Caesarea: a topographical, historical and ethnographic study]. Cairo, Hagop Papazian Press, 1937. 2 volumes in-8, XXXII-1295+1295-2479 pp, period gray blue half-calvin with corners smooth spine, cover pastedown on upper boards. First edition. A monumental two-volume study of the history, topography and ethnography of the Armenian community of Caesarea (Kayseri) in Asia Minor. The first volume offers an in-depth study of the topography, ancient history (from the Hittites to the 12th century) and Armenian community life around Mount Argée. The second volume is a historical and ethnographic sequel, covering the period from the 12th to the 20th century, including local traditions, manuscripts and notable figures from Caesarea.