Collection of 19 RSAF air operations charts. 1:250,000.

SAUDI ARABIA.

Published by Saudi Arabia: Royal Saudi Armed Forces, 1983

Condition: Used

Save for Later

Sold by Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom

Association Member:

Heritage Bookseller
AbeBooks Seller since July 26, 1999

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars

View this seller's items

View all copies of this book

Used

Price:

US$ 8,994.25

US$ 29.56 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Free 30-day returns

Save for Later

About this Item

First editions of this extensive and institutionally rare set of large aerial charts produced for the Royal Saudi Air Force, covering northeastern Saudi Arabia, the Arabian Gulf region, Iraq and Iran. Strictly confidential, they bear the legend: "For distribution to Royal Saudi Defence Forces only. Destroy when no longer needed". The year of their publication saw the first joint military exercises of the Gulf Cooperation Council, headquartered in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia relied on significant foreign assistance to augment its military during the 20th century, as it sought to increase its influence in the Middle East. US involvement within the country was formalized through the establishment of a Military Training Mission in 1951. By the mid-1980s, when these charts were produced, a "45,000-strong Saudi army received training and logistical support from some 38,000 advisors of US, British, and French origin" (Cronin). Based on extensive maps produced by the British Geographical Services, General Staff (GSGS), the charts contain updated indices of elevations, populated places, roads, railroads, boundaries, terrain elevations, hydrography, and vegetation, and an Arabic-English glossary. The collection comprises: 1. NG38-2445 Saudi Arabia. 2. NG38-2645 Saudi Arabia. 3. NG39-2448 Saudi Arabia & Qatar. 4. NG39-2648 Saudi Arabia. 5.NG40-2454 Oman, United Arab Emirates. 6.NG40-2657 Iran. 7. NH38-2845 Saudi. 8. Arabia Kuwait Iraq. 9. NH38-3045 Iran Iraq Kuwait. 10. NH39-2848 Saudi Arabia Iran Kuwait Iraq. 11. NH39-2851 Iran. 12. NH39-3048 Iran Iraq Kuwait. 13. NH39-3051 Iran. 14. NH40-2854 Iran. 15. NI38-3242 Iraq. 16. NI38-3245 Iraq Iran. 17. NI39-3248 Iran. 18. NI39-3251 Iran. Stephanie Cronin, "Tribes, Coups and Princes: Building a Modern Army in Saudi Arabia", Middle Eastern Studies, vol. 49, no. 1, 2013. 19 colour charts (each 890 x 1230 mm). Some pencillings to the margins. A few small creases, occasional finger soiling, large section excised from centre of NH39-3048. Overall in excellent condition.

Seller Inventory # 156758

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Collection of 19 RSAF air operations charts. 1:250,000.
Publisher: Saudi Arabia: Royal Saudi Armed Forces, 1983

Store Description

Peter Harrington Antiquarian Bookseller has grown to become one of the largest and best known rare booksellers in Europe. Member of the ABA and ILAB. Visit us in the UK at 100 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW3 6HS Phone +44 (0)20 7591 0220 Fax +44 (0)20 7225 7054 www.peterharrington.co.uk

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Peter Harrington Ltd
100 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HS, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All major credit cards are accepted. Both UK pounds and US dollars (exchange rate to be agreed) accepted. Books may be returned within 14 days of purchase for any reason, but please notify first of returned goods.

Shipping Terms

All shipped items are expertly packed and fully insured. All books to be sent by Recorded Delivery (UK) or signed-for Air Mail (overseas) service. UPS Express shipping also available. Packaging and insurance costs are included. Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	7 to 12 business days	2 to 3 business days
First item	US$ 29.56	US$ 40.30

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Check Money Order Bank Draft Bank/Wire Transfer

Add to Wants