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Arab of the Desert, The: A Glimpse Into Badawin Life in Kuwait and Sau'di Arabiaby Dickson, H.R.PFirst Edition
Book description: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, 1949. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Signed by Author. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 648pp; Salmon boards with gilt lettering on the spine on a red background; Corners are bumped, and there is some rubbing along the edges; Spine caps are just barely beginning to fray; Signed on the front endpaper "With my best love, HRP Dickson - 4-2-50"; Also includes a personal invitation to the previous owner that is in English on one side and Arabic on the other that reads "Jabir Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah requests the pleasure of the Company of (previous owner) for a dinner at the Dasman Palace 8 December 1962, at 7 p.m. In honour of Mr David Rockefeller on the occasion of his present visit to Kuwait". Shaikh Al-Sabah was the ruler of Kuwait, and the subject of this book. His photograph is the frontispiece for the book; In the back of the book, there are 7 pages of fold-out maps and 5 fold-out genealogies (1 is missing), bound by a cloth strap (but easily removed for viewing); There is some wear to the foldouts; The binding is a little loose when closed; Pages are tight and clean, with no extraneous markings; Please email for any additional details you might want; Shipped Weight: 1-2 pounds. Category: Biography & Autobiography Signed by Author. Inventory No: 103154. .
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