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Saudi Arabia and Iraq borders--Report on the operations
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- carried out in the southern desert in connection with the Iraq-Najd borders November 1927 - May 1928. Promulgated for the information of all concerned. By command of the Air Council. [London: H.M.S.O. for the Air Ministry:] December, 1928
- paper
First edition, 8vo (185 x 115mm.), 4 folding maps, later annotations and suggested improvements to maps in pencil (map 2) and ink (map 4), original printed green stapled wrappers, tears to folds of maps, 3 maps detached, 'Air Ministry Library, Whitehall' ink library stamps and marks to cover and later stamps to cover and maps 'M.O.D. Library Withdrawn', wrappers creased and chipped
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A confidential British Government report on military operations and tribal disputes along the Iraq-Najd desert border, preceding the foundation of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Ibn Saud. In addition to the detailed 17 page report there are 14 appendices covering operational flying times, supplies and transport, stores, pay, water, tents, maintenance of aircraft and engines in the desert, armament, medical arrangements, weather and signals. The four maps show: 1. Iraq-Najd Frontier and probable raid routes; 2. Najd borders; 3. Iraq-Najd. Areas suitable for armoured cards; 4. Akhwan Operations.