The Kingdom by LACEY, Robert - 1981

First edition (so stated). Large, thick octavo. 10 maps and charts, plus endpaper maps, by Iain Stuart; numerous illustrations. Notes, glossary, indexes. 631 pages. Gilt stamped full black morocco by Zaehnsdorf, spine with raised bands and gilt ruled compartments, covers double ruled in gilt with gilt stamped edges, elaborate gilt stamped inner dentelles, white watered silk endpapers, a.e.g. Fine. Enclosed in a later felt lined black cloth slipcase. Beautifully bound history of the Arabian peninsula and the House of Saudi. This 'deluxe' copy was presented to a prominent politician by a Saudi royal family member.