July 18, 2007

Rumi, limited

The Society of Understanding Mevlana has obtained special permission from the Mevlana Museum in Konya, Turkey to produce an exact replica of the Divan-i Kebir (Divan-i Shams). Written in 1364, the Divan-i Kebir is currently exhibited in the main exhibition hall of the Mevlana Museum. A limited edition set of this replica (2 volumes totaling 600 pages) is currently available >>> Photos

Presently there are 195 sets available. Stanford University has acquired #1 of 200, UCLA #2, Rice University #3, The Library of Congress #4, Princeton University #5, Chicago University #6 and Brown University #7.

Each copy is numbered and signed by Dr. Ergin Nevite; who has also translated the Divan into English in 22 volumes.

The Society of Understanding Mevlana's website:  www.sfumevlana.org

Regards,
Edmond Gorginian
Society of Understanding Mevlana
28 S. Norfolk St.
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-344-3303

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