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Henry Sotheran Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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AbeBooks Seller since November 7, 2014
[London, Waterlow & Sons], 1935. Small 4to. Original illustrated boards; pp. 153, 56 illustrations mostly from photographs, 2 coloured folding maps; a little wear to spine, otherwise fine; gift inscription on initial blank. First edition. A very rare, beautifully designed and produced account of the history and development of the port of Basrah, covering its topography and equipment, the service industries supplying it, including essential statistics such as import/export figures. The book also contains a chapter on the air port. - Inside the front cover is a printed label saying that a poisonous insecticidal solution has been used in binding this book. Seller Inventory # 2101741
Title: The Port of Basrah. Basrah Iraq. Published ...
Publisher: 1935.0
Publication Date: 1935
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller: Meridian Rare Books ABA PBFA, London, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Small 4to. pp. 153; two folding maps, illusts. inc. many from photos.; very good in the original pictorial papers boards, slightly browned and worn on spine. A nicely produced account of the port, with chapters on its early development, its commerce and services, and the Basrah airport. Seller Inventory # 8565
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