Qataban and Sheba: Exploring Ancient Kingdoms on the Biblical Spice Routes of Arabia
- Collection : Greathead, David J. (2023-11)
- Publisher : Victor Gollancz
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : 64 b/w plates, 5 text figs, double-page map, endpaper maps
Description:
First UK edition. Wendell Philips (1921-1975) was an American archaeologist who undertook several expeditions and excavations in Southern Arabia, in current day Yemen, to investigate the ancient cities of Timna (capital of the kingdom of Qataban) and Marib (capital of the land of Sheba).
Condition
8vo, orig. boards, gilt title to spine. Vg in worn d/w (a few nicks, chips and edge tears; not price-clipped, in removable protective sleeve). From the library of David J. Greathead (1931-2006), with his name to endpaper.
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