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Arabian peninsula
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 136 volumes relating to Yemen, Aden, Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf states, including:
- Paper
Wellsted, J.R. Travels to the city of the caliphs. London, 1840, 2 volumes, 8vo, illustrations, contemporary morocco, binding worn, one cover detached, one cover absent
Hadji-Abd’el-Hamid-Bey. Les mystères du desert. Paris, 1859, 2 volumes, 8vo, contemporary calf, rubbed
Guarmini, Carlo. Northern Najd. A journey from Jerusalem to Anaiza in Qasim. London, 1938, 4to, illustrations, original pigskin-backed buckram
Bell, Gertrude. The Arab war. London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1940, 4to, one of 500 copies, original morocco-backed cloth
Philby, H.St.J.B. A Pilgrim in Arabia. London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1943, 4to, one of 500 copies, original morocco-backed cloth
Doughty, Charles. Travels in Arabia Deserta. London, 1943, 2 volumes, 4to, original buckram
and 127 others (136)
Hadji-Abd’el-Hamid-Bey. Les mystères du desert. Paris, 1859, 2 volumes, 8vo, contemporary calf, rubbed
Guarmini, Carlo. Northern Najd. A journey from Jerusalem to Anaiza in Qasim. London, 1938, 4to, illustrations, original pigskin-backed buckram
Bell, Gertrude. The Arab war. London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1940, 4to, one of 500 copies, original morocco-backed cloth
Philby, H.St.J.B. A Pilgrim in Arabia. London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1943, 4to, one of 500 copies, original morocco-backed cloth
Doughty, Charles. Travels in Arabia Deserta. London, 1943, 2 volumes, 4to, original buckram
and 127 others (136)
Condition
Variable condition
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."