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Arabian Peninsula--U.S. Geological Survey and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Geographic map... of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [text in English and Arabic]. (Washington, 1958-1968; Jiddah, 1973-1982)
- paper
21 colour-printed folding maps (various editions), numbered GM-200 B to GM-220 B, captioned in both English and Arabic, each within its original printed manila sleeve
RARE. A FINE SET OF THE FIRST HIGHLY ACCURATE GEOGRAPHIC MAPS OF THE ARABIAN PENINSULA, based on high-altitude photography, initiated in 1949 by the Aero Service Corps and completed in 1959. The production of these maps was the result of a cooperative venture between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United States. The Arabian-American Oil Co. and the U.S. Geological Survey did the fieldwork within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and, with the approval of the governments of neighbouring countries, a number of other oil companies contributed additional mapping to complete the coverage of the whole of the Arabian Peninsula, including Bahrain and Qatar.
RARE. A FINE SET OF THE FIRST HIGHLY ACCURATE GEOGRAPHIC MAPS OF THE ARABIAN PENINSULA, based on high-altitude photography, initiated in 1949 by the Aero Service Corps and completed in 1959. The production of these maps was the result of a cooperative venture between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United States. The Arabian-American Oil Co. and the U.S. Geological Survey did the fieldwork within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and, with the approval of the governments of neighbouring countries, a number of other oil companies contributed additional mapping to complete the coverage of the whole of the Arabian Peninsula, including Bahrain and Qatar.
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
RARE. A FINE SET OF THE FIRST HIGHLY ACCURATE GEOGRAPHIC MAPS OF THE ARABIAN PENINSULA, based on high-altitude photography, initiated in 1949 by the Aero Service Corps and completed in 1959. The production of these maps was the result of a cooperative venture between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United States. The Arabian-American Oil Co. and the U.S. Geological Survey did the fieldwork within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and, with the approval of the governments of neighbouring countries, a number of other oil companies contributed additional mapping to complete the coverage of the whole of the Arabian Peninsula, including Bahrain and Qatar.