RARE collection of studies on early Ismailism by the renowned scholar of Islamic culture and history, and Arabic language, Samuel Miklos Stern (1920-1969), University Lecturer in the History of Islamic Civilization at All Souls College, Oxford University. Part I of the present volume contains a discussion, from little known sources, of early Isma`ili cosmological doctrines, Isma`ili discussions of Persian religion, anti-Isma`ili writings, Fatimid propaganda among the Jews, the reign of Al-Mahdi, and some of the poems of Ja`far b. MAnsur al-Yaman. Part II brings together previously published articles on early Isma`ilim. A preface by D.R.W.Bryer presents an analysis of S.M.Stern`s writings on Isma`ilism. 230x160mm. XXII+340 pages. Green cloth Hardcover with dust-jacket. Gilt lettering on spine. Jacket upper edge worn and slightly tattered. Spine edges slightly wrinkled. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare book on early Isma`ilism, indispensable for serious study of early Shia and Islamic faith and history, is in very good condition.