Records of the Persian Gulf Pearl Fisheries 1857-1962.

£1,950 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A very important work on the pearl fisheries of the Arabian Gulf, bringing together in a single research collection all relevant documents from British government records relating to the pearl industry, the most important economic activity in the Gulf before the oil era. 4 vols, 8vo; includes a map portfolio with 7 maps, original black cloth lettered in white, a fine set.

• Binding: Hardcover

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