Sir Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938) was a Muslim poet, philosopher, and political thinker who wrote in Persian and Urdu. Born in Punjab (present-day Pakistan), he continued his education in England, where he received a degree in philosophy from the University of Cambridge, and in Germany, where he completed a doctorate at the University of Munich. During this time in England, Iqbal also qualified as a barrister; on his return from Europe, he established a legal practice in Punjab. He dedicated the bulk of his time and literary output to philosophical and political causes, however, becoming a vocal proponent of a independent state for Indian Muslims.

Iqbal's texts are illustrated here by Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1894-1975), one of the most influential Pakistani artists of the 20th century.

Folio, 476 pages. Very good, in a Very good minus dust jacket. Green illustrated dust jacket with a yellow and blue design to spine. Dust jacket with light plus fading and light shelf wear. Head and tail of spine show light shelf wear with cracking to front hinge. Text block age-toned. With 37 tipped-in color plates, 25 black and white plates. Numerous calligraphic and ornamental illustrations, many in color. Text in Urdu and English. SH Consignment.

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