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Fil Caravan stocks manuscripts, books and magazines related to Islamic and Middle Eastern art and antiques. We have some history books, out of print limited editions, and modern editions of the Koran in Arabic and English translation by Yusuf Ali. We offer search and ordering services from overseas sources for those hard to find titles.

BOOKS

Fil Caravan has published and continues to distribute the book:

SAMOVARS: The Art of the Russian Metalworkers
by
Mehmet Nabi Israfil



by Mehmet Nabi Israfil

The idea was to provide collectors and novices alike a background
history, and a full description of typical Russian samovars. This is a
spiral bound, what-to-look-for book, with 56 figures including
photos, drawings, and a map. Also included the reader will find
recipes, charts and tables showing a list of makers, cities of
production and a chronological list of makers. The list of Russian
Tzars and the Cyrillic alphabet makes this book a valuable
companion to those who have samovars and to those contemplating
the purchase of their first samovar.

$25.00 ISBN: 0-9629138-0-4

THE AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:
Mehmet Nabi Israfil, who is the founder and CEO of Fil Caravan Inc.
contact at:
filcaravan@att.net

For collectors, dealers & novices interested in
SAMOVARS. Ever since I sold my first samovar to the Russian Tea
Room, in NYC, people have been asking me for more
information on the history and use of Russian samovars.
This book was the first in the English language to answer
the many questions that were raised while dealing with
customers, merchants, decorators and other interested parties.
Samovars were the most efficient way to boil water, prior
to the invention of the electric coffee pot. The book,
SAMOVARS: The Art of the Russian Metalworkers, gives
the readers an easy way to identify samovars. The idea
was to provide collectors and novices alike a background
history and a full description of typical Russian Samovars.
This is a what-to-look-for spiral bound book, with 56
figures including photos, drawings, and a map. The reader
will find recipes, charts, and tables showing a list of
makers, dates, and the cities of production...which make
this book a valuable companion to those who have Russian
samovars and to those contemplating the purchase of
their first samovar.

The Table of Contents of this book:

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS- PREFACE-
INTRODUCTION- EARLY DEVELOPMENT-
HISTORY- MATERIALS USED- METHODS, FORMS &
SIZES- PARTS OF A SAMOVAR- SEALS, STAMPS,
MEDALLIONS- HOW TO USE A SAMOVAR-
RECIPES- TABLES- CYRILLIC ALPHABET LIST OF
TZARS - BIBLIOGRAPHY- INDEX

BW photos show many styles and shapes and detailed
drawings show internal views of samovars and parts.


PUBLISHER'S COMMENTS

FIL CARAVAN INC. contact:
filcaravan@att.net

Antiques dealer, Mehmet Nabi Israfil, writes about Russian
Samovars. Established in 1976, Fil Caravan Inc. has been serving an
international clientele in all aspects of collecting art and
antiques. Mehmet Nabi Israfil, is the founder of Fil
Caravan Inc., and the author of the book SAMOVARS:
The Art of the Russian Metalworkers, has spent 26 years
selling, collecting and gathering information on Russian
samovars and metalworkers. In the gallery viewing the
samovar selection, ''...people would inquire with tears in
their eyes, about a samovar similar to the ones that they
had seen in their childhood...'' Ordinary people and
collectors have demonstrated equal passion to own one or
to learn more about the samovars of their past... Russians
have a national pride in being associated with samovars in
history, and so do immigrants and their children who
emigrated from Russia at the turn of the century. The book
is factual, and has detailed listings of makers and cities of
production. The book is the most comprehensive treatment
of the subject in the English language.

Copies of this book can be ordered from your local book store or directly from us via fax.
Send us an email at filcaravan@att.net, and we will be happy to provide an order form for your convenience.
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ART BOOKS & OUT OF PRINT BOOKS

A changing inventory of titles dealing with various cultures and arts are offered. Art and history books of the Ottomans, the Islamic world and Middle Eastern cultures are offered. Some are listed in the PRODUCTS PAGES on our website.
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MAGAZINES

'P Art and Culture Magazine' is published in Turkey, by Raffi Portakal of Portakal Art and Culture House, Organization. Now in English, biannually since 1999, P Art and Culture Magazine reaches an international elite consisting of art connoisseurs, scholars, businesses and statesmen. P Magazine utilizes the highest printing standards, and we believe that it is the finest art and culture magazine of its kind. We have many testimonials to support this, including letters from statesmen, and notable people in the literary and museum curatorial world.

P Art and Culture Magazine can be found for sale in most of the world's major museums including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Louvre. Now it is being sold nationally in the United States though major book chains.

'P Art and Culture Magazine' is being distributed in the US by Fil Caravan Inc., and we are also in charge of the Marketing and Advertising Sales in North America.

P Magazine is targeted to a sophisticated and affluent clientele. Therefore, we feel that it
would be appropriate to offer it for your consideration.

Single copies: $20.00
Subscriptions: $38.00 for 2 issues

(Now it is printed biannually, and is expected to go quarterly later this year.)
Send us an email at filcaravan@att.net, and we will be happy to provide an order form and payment options for your convenience.

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MANUSCRIPTS

Fine illuminated manuscripts include Korans, prayer books and commentaries, poetry, and history books. We have many single page miniatures, and calligraphy.