Western Arabia and the Red Sea.

£475 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Includes Mecca and Medina. Sections on geology, geography, the coasts, climate, history, people, ports and towns, etc. The Geographical Handbook Series were produced during the Second World War and provide a thorough overview of the region from a military perspective. First edition; 8vo, xiv, 659 pp, large folding coloured map in rear pocket, 357 photographic illustrations, with further maps, illustrations and tables (many folding) in the text, original green cloth, spine faded as usual, ex-library copy with minor markings, text clean and fresh, a good copy.

• Binding: Hardcover

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