PERSIAN EMPIRE. REPORT OF THE ANGLO-PERSIAN MILITARYCOMMISSION, 1920, FOLIO, FOLDING MAP

FIRST EDITION, folio (347 x 215mm.), 143pp., folding MAP of Persia and the Persian Gulf, original printed buff wrappers, spine worn, minor tears to wrappers

NOT TRACED in Wilson, Ghani, COPAC or WorldCat. Two copies only located, both in the National Archives.

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."

RARE. A DETAILED OFFICIAL REPORT ON THE MILITARY STATE OF PERSIA AFTER THE FIRST WORLD WAR. The report includes "Persia's external and internal dangers, her existing armed forces, laws and institutions, communications and fertility and financial situation so far as armed forces are concerned ... a scheme for [a] Persian army ... and steps which should be taken to give effect to the scheme" (preface). The report recommended the formation of a single uniform army, under British control.