Vintage Arabic Book – كتابي: عازفة ذات دلال – حلمي مراد – يونيو 1957

Title: كتابي: عازفة ذات دلال (A Female Musician)  

Series: كتابي (Kitabi)  

Edition: Sixty-third book  

Publication Year: June 1957  

Year in Series: Sixth year  

Language: Arabic  

Cover Image: "A Female Musician" (1594), painting by Caravaggio  

Format: Illustrated soft-cover pocket book  

Published in: Egypt  

Owner and Editor-in-Chief: حلمي مراد (Helmy Mourad)  

Publication Frequency: Monthly, issued at the beginning of each month  

Motto: مصباح الفكر للإغريق (The Lamp of Thought for the Greeks)  

Condition: Very good

Significance & Themes:  

The Kitabi series, led by Helmy Mourad, introduced Arabic readers to global literature and artistic works. This edition, adorned with Caravaggio’s renowned painting, emphasizes cultural refinement and intellectual curiosity. It reflects Kitabi’s global scope—summarizing important literary works from around the world and making them accessible to the Arabic-speaking audience.

Collectibility & Condition:  

This sixty-third edition, published in 1957, is a valuable piece for collectors of Arabic vintage literature. The artistic cover by Caravaggio enhances its aesthetic and collectible appeal.

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