Thesiger (Wilfred) Arabian Sands
£95
London, Longmans, 1959.
First edition. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 35/.
The famous account of the author’s five year stay in the Empty Quarter.
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Contemporary inscription to front endpaper; jacket a little rubbed and dulled, but overall very good.
Photographic plates, sketch maps and folding map at end.
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