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Halévy in the Yaman (The Geographical Journal Vol. 102, no. 3). [United Kingdom, The Royal Geographical Society], September 1943. 8vo. Contemporary blue cloth with gilt-stamped abbreviated title to front cover: "Philby - Yaman".

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Halévy in the Yaman (The Geographical Journal Vol. 102, no. 3). [United Kingdom, The Royal Geographical Society], September 1943. 8vo. Contemporary blue cloth with gilt-stamped abbreviated title to front cover: "Philby - Yaman".

by PHILBY, Harry St John Bridger

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115-124 [=10] pp.First edition of a brief treatise on Joseph Halévy’s journey through the Jawf region of Yemen, collating the version of Habshush with Halévy’s account. St. John Philby (1885-1960), also known by his Arabian name "Sheikh Abdullah", was an Arabist, explorer, writer, and British colonial office intelligence officer. Very slight browning, a few minor stains on the first page, hinge in the middle slightly cracked. Overall in good condition.l Macro 1782; Smith, The Yemens, 84.

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Halévy in the Yaman (The Geographical Journal Vol. 102, no. 3). [United Kingdom, The Royal Geographical Society], September 1943. 8vo. Contemporary blue cloth with gilt-stamped abbreviated title to front cover: "Philby - Yaman".
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PHILBY, Harry St John Bridger
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