Philby, H.St.J.B. 'The Heart of Arabia', first editions, in ...

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Philby, H.St.J.B. 'The Heart of Arabia', first editions, in two volumes, Volume I & II, illustrated, published by Constable & Company Ltd, 1922, cloth bound. Together with Rutter, Eldon, 'The Holy Cities of Arabia', Volume I & II, first editions, published by G.P Putnam's Son Ltd, London & New York, first edition 1928. (4)
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All four have owners name signed in pen to inside of front cover.
Holy cities of Arabia, both volumes - bindings are slightly grubby, very minor marks/foxing to front/end pages but generally good internally. Vol 1 has 'Plan of Mekka' map and illustration to front, Vol II has two maps and illustration to front.
The Heart of Arabia - both volumes bindings a bit worn/some scratches and marks. Edges of pages are worn, generally ok internally. All illustrations and maps are present. One of the two fold out maps in Volume II has a minor tear to the corner.

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Auction Date:
29th Mar 23 at 9:30am BST

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