[JAPAN THEATRE & KOREAN WAR THROUGH THE EYES OF A TURKISH IMAM] Kore - Japonya - Amerika [i.e., Korea - Japan - America]

ÖRTÜLÜ, MUHSIN.

Marifet Basimevi, Istanbul, 1952.

Original illustrated wrappers (Ills. by a reproduced photo from the Korean War showing a Turkish soldier martyred in action, his body wrapped in Turkish flag, surrounded by Turkish and American soldiers standing in a moment of silence). Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In Turkish. 60 p. Foxing, stains and cracking on the front cover. Else very good and clean copy.

The first and only edition of this extremely rare book containing the full text of the prayer delivered at the United Nations Cemetery by the Imam appointed by the Turks in Korea, as well as the religious lecture given to the Americans.

The book offers fascinating insights into Imam Örtülü’s travel memoirs in Korea and Japan, particularly highlighting Japanese theatre, Korean religious life, and more, all viewed through an Islamic lens.

As of August 2025, no copies are recorded in OCLC underscoring the rarity of this edition.