Nuboogh aw abqariiat

Mawlana Qiamuddin Khadim. Nuboogh aw abqariiat. Kabul: Pashto Tolanah, 1337 [1958]. First edition. Quarto. [104]pp. Original printed dust-jacket. First edition of this philosophical treatise on the difference between competency and virtue by Mawlana Qiamuddin Khadim, a renowned Afghan scholar, poet, writer, journalist, public speaker and one of the founding member of the first political party of Afghanistan, Weekh Zalmian (the vigilant youth). His scholastic achievements, political contribution and dedication to the Afghan national cause earned him the title Mawlana. He was also a senator in the era of King Mohammad Zahir Shah. He was the author and publisher of hundreds of Afghan books and articles. Moderate age-toning along edges of wrappers. Previous owner’s name on front free endpaper. Text in Pashto. Wrappers in overall good to good+, interior in good+ condition. g+. Paperback. (37114) $75