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Figures de l’histoire ,Thomas Edward Lawrence.
1988PHO-676Paris, 1988, in-4, bas. rouge, dos lisse, insolé, couv. conserv. Ill.
Librairie Voyage et Exploration · Cerny, France50,00 €
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34pp.with 4 ills. and 3 maps, 23cm., in the periodical "Der alte Orient" 8. Jahrgang Heft 4, softcover, few foxing, good condition, [text printed in Gothic German], X74434
1988747391988 Paris, Souffles, 1988, in 4°, cartonnage bleu de l'éditeur, jaquette illustrée en couleurs, 189 pages.
Beirut, Damascus, Hama, Bhamdoun: 28 February 1900 - June 1901. Lot of 5 manuscript letters written and signed by Harvard anthropologist Henry Minor Huxley, concerning anthropological work performed for the Howard Crosby Butler Archaeological Expedition to the Middle East, as well as a noteworthy archaeological discovery of an ancient and curious stone inscription, its location guarded with secrecy by the few expedition members having this knowledge. 8vo. double-leafs varying in size. 24 pages combined, each letter signed in the original. Two letters are on hotel stationery. Occasional light creasing, otherwise in very good condition, clean and bright, a fascinating and candid primary source account. Writing to a trusted source, his mother, Huxley's reveals the discovery of an ancient inscription carved into an overturned stone, in a language possibly not yet identified, stating that he took the first photograph of it, and that only a select few expedition members are privy to knowing its location. His commentary on experiences with the local civilians and officials are straightforward and occasionally blunt. Henry Minor Huxley, A.M. accepted the offer to join the American Archaeological Expedition led by American archaeologist Howard Crosby Butler. The first part of the archaeological work took place from mid-October to mid-December 1899, and a second trip was made for continued work from March to June, 1900. In the summer of 1900, he was devoted to acquiring a working knowledge of the vernacular Arabic. Huxley's work, however, involved a broader scope. During this second trip, he was also tasked with the study of physical anthropology, as is apparent in the present correspondence. This work proved so valuable that Huxley, owing to the patronage of New York businessman and archeological enthusiast B.T. Babbitt Hyde, remained for another year to further these anthropological observations, independently. What does not appear to be officially documented in publications, but is highly fascinating, is what Huxley writes in his last letter of the present lot. That is, in June 1901, just prior to returning to America, he alone returned to the site of a stone inscription discovered during the earlier part of the expedition (presumably in 1899), to copy it, photograph it, and turn it back face down so that no others would see it. This would increase the likelihood that he and one other would have a better chance of being the first to decipher it.
Very Good English Paperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). Papers in English, Turkish, French, and Arabic. [vii], 398 p. First International Symposium on Islamic studies.= Uluslararasi Birinci Islam Arastirmalari Sempozyumu. Teblig ve müzakereler. 16-18, September, 1985.
14478BERREBY J.J. Le golfe persique. Mer de légende - Réservoir de Pétrole: Iran Irak Arabie Saoudite Koweit Bahrein Qatar Côte des Pirates Mascate et Oman. Paris Payot 1959; First Edition. Bibliotheque Historique. 8 vo. 8 vo 228 pp; French text; Illustrated cover with paperback binding including 4 maps 11 b/w photographs Preface de Jacques Vernant. Some yellowing to the spine and covers with remnants of a price sticker on back cover. In good condition. unknown books
1988PHO-676Paris, 1988, in-4, bas. rouge, dos lisse, insolé, couv. conserv. Ill.
1917192206Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing India 1917. With the loosely inserted index Second edition significantly expanded and revised from the first of 1915 including updated sections on Al Hasa and Nejd and the rule of the Saud dynasty as well as 22 additional route descriptions in the final section. The 20-page index tucked into the end band was issued only with a subset of copies. The first edition issued in March 1915 went through three small printings in a year but the outbreak of the Arab Revolt and the upswing in the Mesopotamian Campaign necessitated its revision. Chapters discuss history geography populations resources maritime issues and administration while also providing British intelligence on the Ottoman forces. On the "fighting qualities of local Arabs of Mesopotamia" the compilers observe that "for several years the Arabs have been very friendly towards the British and on several occasions prominent chiefs have come forward with suggestions of a British Protectorate" p. 90. The routes draw on a variety of sources including Lorimer reports by captains Shakespear and Leachman the Danish explorer Barclay Raunkiaer Lieutenant Arnold Wilson and recent intelligence supplied by Lieutenant-Colonel L. S. Newmarch Resident and Consul-General at Baghdad. In a reflection of the region's changing geopolitics the list of important personages is reduced from 25 in the first edition to only 11. Octavo. Folding heliozincographed map of Lower Mesopotamia in front pocket 3 folding tables errata slip tipped in facing p. 34; tables in text. With 20-page separate index loosely inserted in rear band. Original green diagonal-grain cloth wallet binding spine and front cover lettered in black. Title page with contemporary pencil ownership inscription of Lieutenant-Colonel Austin Romauld O'Flaherty officer commanding 33 British General Hospital Mesopotamia. General signs of use spine sunned small tidemarks internally short split along fold of map; index volume re-sewn: very good. hardcover
44103P., Albin Michel, 1975, petit in 8° broché, 302 pages ; couverture illustrée.
17956Paris, Albin Michel, 1975. 13 x 20, 302 pp., broché + jaquette, bon état.
HIS3131C172GARALBIN MICHEL. 302 pages. Couverture rempliée. 1ère et 4ème de couverture illustrées en noir et blanc. L'homme, le souverain, sa place dans le monde. 1906-1975. In-8 Broché.
10855broché - 12.5x20 -302pp - 1975- éditions Albin MICHEL
Fine French Paperback. Demy 8vo. (22 x 14 cm). In French. 188, [4] p., b/w plates. Faycal d'Arabie. Les dix and d'un regne. Au hasard de la traversee du Royaume d'Arabie Seoudite, l'auteur de ce livre a interroge des saoudiens de toute condition sociale. Il s'est rendu compte de i'empreinte laissee par le Roi Fayçal dans l'esprit du public. Ce souverain, qui exerçait ses fonctions comme un apostolat, qui apparaissait a d'aucuns comme un figure biblique etait aussi l'homme qui s'est rendu aux raisons du progres, tout en sachant prevenir les risques de degradation morale.
ABE-10074670868TIRAGE ARGENTIQUE NOIR ET BLANC-18 CM X 23,5 CM-CACHETS AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE AU DOS-LEGENDE SUR PAPIER COLLE EN FRANCAIS ET EN ANGLAIS "RIYAD LE ROI FAICAL A ETE ASSASSINE MARDI MATIN; SELON L'AGENCE EGYPTIENNE M.E.N., LE MEURTRIER SERAIT LE NEVEU DU ROI, LE PRINCE FAICAL IBN ABDUL AZIZ, CONNU POUR SA FAIBLESSE MENTALE. LE PRINCE KHALED IBN ABDUL AZIZ A ETE PROCLAME ROI PEU APRES. 25 03 1975" (CP8)
Foxing to textblock. Pencil underlining to some pages. Minor shelfwear to book and DJ. Rubbing to DJ. DJ spine sunned. ; Republished by Readers Union Group of book Clubs. ; 239 pages
26206P., Pensée Moderne, 1971, in 8°, cartonnage de l'éditeur, jaquette illustrée en couleurs, 174pp.
19719992501La pensée Moderne 1971 La pensée Moderne 1971, In-8 cartonnage éditeur sous jaquette, 170 pages.
La pensée Moderne 1971, In-8 cartonnage éditeur sous jaquette, 170 pages.
76207Paris, La Pensée Moderne, 1971. 15 x 20, 174 pp., 63 illustrations en N/B, quelques cartes, reliure d'édition pleine toile + jaquette, bon état.
73146Paris, éd. La Pensée moderne, 1972, in-8, cartonnage toilé, jaquette photo en coul. éd., 176 pp., très nb. photos en noir, cartes en noir, table des matières, Signature de l'auteur, Une découverte, en 1970, des royaumes d'Abu Dhabi, de Dubai, le desert Rub'Al Khali, la chasse au faucon, le golfe d'Oman et le Quatar et le Kuwait en autre. Très bon état
1962X92329Louvain, Publications Universitaires/ Institut Orientaliste s.d. [1962] 261 loose plates in publisher's protective case in half cloth (as published), 27cm., in the series "Bibliothèque du Muséon" volume 50, the 261 plates depict thousands of inscriptions in bl/w copied during the expedition in Arabia led by Philby Ryckmans and Lippens in 1951-1952, Not listed in OCLC, very rare, fine condition, weight is over 2kg. (extra shipping charges might apply), X92329
261 loose plates in publisher's protective case in half cloth (as published), 27cm., in the series "Bibliothèque du Muséon" volume 50, the 261 plates depict thousands of inscriptions in bl/w copied during the expedition in Arabia led by Philby Ryckmans and Lippens in 1951-1952, Not listed in OCLC, very rare, fine condition, weight is over 2kg. (extra shipping charges might apply), X92329
1373649Louvain: Institut orientaliste, 1968 2 vol. in-8, 197 et 83 pages, illustrations, cartes. Reliure toile, jaquette, très bon état. (Expédition Philby-Ryckmans-Lippens en Arabie. 1ère partie Géographie et archéologie. Tome 3 sur l'art rupestre, complet en 2 volumes).
QWA-10680Adrien-Maisonneuve, 1956, in-8 br., XI-214 p., préface de B. Philby, avant-propos de G. Ryckmans, 29 photos n. et b., 4 planches en coul., une carte dépl. de l'itinéraire parcouru, couverture à rabats, dos un peu frotté, intérieur propre, bon état.
Features: Volcanic Reefs of Indonesia; Sorcery in Papua New Guinea; The Jivaro (Shuar) Indians; Across the Top of North America; Alpine Arabia - a continent in Motion; Canoeing north of the Arctic Circle; Sonar for Underwater Exploration. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
Features: Birds of Paridise of Papua New Guinea; Quest for an 8,000-meter peak; African Wildlife Conservation - The Eleventh Hour; Rio Azul - Maya City of the Dead; Antarctic Search for Meteorites; Projeto Flora Expedition to Araca, Brazil; On the Desert Trail of Lawrence of Arabia; Natural History Guide to Tropical Isles and Seas. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
