H. StJ. B. Philby - A Pilgrim in Arabia - 1946

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Hardback illustrated edition of A Pilgrim in Arabia by H. StJ. B. Philby, an English travel and collected works volume of 198 pages, published by Robert Hale Limited in 1946.

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'A Pilgrim in Arabia' by the British explorer Harry St. John Bridger Philby. The book details his experiences in Arabia, including a classic account of the Hajj pilgrimage, visits to Medina and Riyadh, and his observations of Persian culture.

The book is illustrated with 48 black and white plates including frontispiece portrait. Published by Robert Hale Limited, 1946. Publisher’s original green cloth boards, with gilt lettering on spine.

Book Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm and Number of Pages: 198

Condition
Firm and well bound copy. External covers are slightly marked and with light wear to corners, and to head and foot of spine. Library markings to lower spine and to inside cover pages and with some library stamps throughout. Inner hinges are very good, and tightly held at the gutter. Pages are clean. Plates are lively and bright (Please see pictures).

'A Pilgrim in Arabia' by the British explorer Harry St. John Bridger Philby. The book details his experiences in Arabia, including a classic account of the Hajj pilgrimage, visits to Medina and Riyadh, and his observations of Persian culture.

The book is illustrated with 48 black and white plates including frontispiece portrait. Published by Robert Hale Limited, 1946. Publisher’s original green cloth boards, with gilt lettering on spine.

Book Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm and Number of Pages: 198

Condition
Firm and well bound copy. External covers are slightly marked and with light wear to corners, and to head and foot of spine. Library markings to lower spine and to inside cover pages and with some library stamps throughout. Inner hinges are very good, and tightly held at the gutter. Pages are clean. Plates are lively and bright (Please see pictures).

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Collected works, Illustrated, Travels
Book Title
A Pilgrim in Arabia
Author/ Illustrator
H. StJ. B. Philby
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1946
Height
21 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
14 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Robert Hale Limited
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
198
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
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