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Saudi Arabia--King Khalid Military City
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of official planning documents and reports, photographs of the royal dedication, a book on the construction of the city and a large photograph by Robert Azzi. (c.1976-78)
- paper
Briefing on Construction Program for King Khalid Military City [title also in Arabic]. [no place:] United States Army Engineer Division (Middle East), September 1976, folio, copy number 14 (of 194?), Arabic and English text, plans and photographic illustrations, original plastic ring-bound format, slight wear to plastic covers--KKMC Construction Plan Update (June 1978), 2 volumes (Executive summary and Appendices), folio, original ring-bound printed green wrappers--117 colour photographs, including many of King Kahlid's visit to dedicate the city (88 x 123mm.), housed in a modern album--A New City is Born (1977-1978). King Khalid Military City. [no place or date, c.1978], 4to, photographic illustrations, original green cloth gilt, dust-jacket (slight wear)--Azzi, Robert. Large colour photograph of the royal visit to the city in 1978 (450 x 610mm.), printed later, SIGNED by the photographer, framed
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
This special city in northeastern Saudi Arabia was planned to support an Air Force installation, an Engineering School, and three full army brigades, and in total to accommodate a population of over 65,000 people. The city was dedicated by King Khalid on 1 February 1978 which marked the official start of construction.