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Saudi Arabia--Hansen, Ida Burnand
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of articles about life in Saudi Arabia, in particular the region of Dammam, together with 6 photographs of the oil industry. [mostly 1952-53, a few later]
- paper
12 typed or mimeographed articles (280 x 215mm.), approximately 87 pages, many with manuscript corrections, together with 3 pages of correspondence with editors, 2 issues of 'Sun and Flare' magazine, and 6 Aramco photographs (average 190 x 225mm.), some minor wear
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
These articles were written for various publications, including Arabian Sun and Flare, a weekly publication issued by the Arabian American Oil Company in Dhahran. Hansen lived in Dammam with her husband Major Floyd Ray Hansen (1901-1972), a U.S. technician who worked for the Saudi Railroad. Her articles cover a variety of subjects including a description of the Port of Damman, an Arabian dinner party in Dhahran where she was the only female guest, a trip to the island of Tarut in the Gulf, an excursion to Hofuf, Arabian and American life in the Gulf, Middle Eastern coins, and an essay on the Saudi Government's Railroad school.