Arabian Jubilee
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Arabian Jubilee by H St John Philby is a richly illustrated 1952 first-edition chronicle that invites readers into the shifting sands of mid-century Arabia through the eyes of the celebrated British explorer and Arabist.
The book’s photographic plates and line drawings open windows onto vanished oasis towns, caravan trails, and royal encampments, making it as much a visual keepsake as a historical memoir. Collectors seeking first printings of Middle Eastern travel literature will appreciate the genuine 1952 jacketless cloth binding, while researchers value Philby’s on-the-ground perspective during the twilight of British influence in the Gulf.
Condition notes: acceptable. Ex-library stamps mark the exterior and a few leaves, the front inner cover holds two neatly glued contemporary newspaper clippings about Philby, and occasional page spots and light water marks appear; the colour plates remain bright and the sewn text block is sound. Despite gentle wear, the book retains the heft and presence perfect for display or careful reading.
This copy offers an affordable entry point for budget-minded collectors who want a first-edition Philby without premium pricing, or for readers eager to explore Arabian history through an eyewitness who helped shape it.