Vintage Arabic Book – Helmy Mourad – “Ra’ayt wa Sami’t Laka Fi Istanbul” Kitabi Series 1950s

Explore a rare piece of 20th-century Arabic travel writing by renowned Egyptian author Helmy Mourad. This edition, part of the celebrated Kitabi series from the 1950s, is titled “رأيت وسمعت لك في اسطنبول” (“I Saw and Heard for You in Istanbul”).

In this beautifully written travel narrative, Mourad shares vivid impressions from his visit to Istanbul, exploring its culture, history, and people through an Egyptian lens — all crafted in accessible Arabic for general readers.

Key Features:

- Author: Helmy Mourad

- Title: Ra’ayt wa Sami’t Laka Fi Istanbul (I Saw and Heard for You in Istanbul)

- Series: Kitabi

- Language: Arabic

- Year: Early 1950s (approx.)

- Format: Paperback – Vintage Arabic series edition

- Pages: Approx. 180

- Size: Small format (approx. 5 x 7 in / 13 x 18 cm)

- Weight: ~4.5 oz

- Publisher: Egyptian House of Culture and Publication

- Condition: Good overall vintage condition – intact spine, readable text, minor shelf wear

Perfect for:

- Collectors of Arabic travel literature

- Enthusiasts of Istanbul’s cultural history

- Students of Middle Eastern literature

- Lovers of 1950s vintage Arabic books

- Fans of Helmy Mourad’s storytelling and Kitabi editions

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