Qataban and Sheba Exploring Ancient Kingdoms on the Biblical Spice Routes of Arabia
by Phillips, Wendell
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1955. First Edition. Hardcover. Burgundy cloth titled in gilt, map endpages. Stated second printing. Inscribed to half title page by Phillips. Bottom board corners bumped, PO stamp to half title, faint staining to textblock edge. Sound binding. The DJ in mylar is nicked/slightly torn at spine ends/points, toned at spine, a few small dampstains to spine, tiny closed tear to front panel edge, interior tape at crown. Many photos. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author .
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- curtis paul books inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22186
- Title
- Qataban and Sheba Exploring Ancient Kingdoms on the Biblical Spice Routes of Arabia
- Author
- Phillips, Wendell
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1955
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