Travels in Arabia Deserta.

£4,000 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

a classic of travel literature Doughty's classic work on the exploration of Arabia which contains so much information on the topography of the area that it was used as a textbook by the British army during the Arab Revolt. There are also detailed descriptions of the Bedouin tribes and their customs. The index of Arabic words at the end of volume two is also extensive spanning 148 pages. First edition; 2 vols, 8vo (22 x 15 cm); 8 plates, 5 of which folding, large coloured folding map in pocket, further illustrations in text, contemporary ownership inscription to half title, discreet pencil notes to blanks, split to fold of one plate repaired; later quarter green calf, marbled boards, gilt spine in six compartments, all edges speckled, a fine set; xx, 623; xiv, 690 pp. Macro 859; Howgego III, D29.

• Binding: Hardcover

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