Records of Qatar Primary Documents: 1820-1960.

£4,250 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

An unrivalled collection of material revealing the history of Qatar from 1820 to 1960, focussing on primary documents charting the history of the peninsular from Qatar's first maritime treaty with Britain in 1820 up to the abdication of Ali bin Abdullah in 1960. Many of the documents within are published for the first time. 8 vols, 8vo (25.5 x 16.5 cm); 7 vols text and 1 map portfolio containing 12 large folding maps; publisher's original green cloth, gilt arms of Qatar to upper boards, gilt lettering to spines with red lettering pieces, top edges gilt, a fine set.

• Binding: Hardcover

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