Lot 286: OMAN AND THE EMIRATES OF THE ARABIAN GULF PRINTED BOOK, DAR AL-QAHIRA, C. 1955.

Hafiz, Hamdi and Mahmud al-Sharqawi. ‘Uman wa-imarat al-Khalij al-‘Arabi [Oman and the Emirates of the Arabian Gulf]. Cairo: Dar al-Qahira lil-Tiba’ah, [c. 1955]. Octavo. Original orange and white printed paper wrappers. This work is volume 23 of the Kutub Siyasiyah (Political Books) series, described on the cover as a 100% Egyptian Collection. The text provides a historical and geopolitical overview of the region during the mid-20th century, with sections dedicated to Aden, Muscat, and the Trucial States. The volume features a stylized world map logo on the upper cover and contains several black and white photographic illustrations, including a view of the capital of Muscat and a photograph depicting the Sultan of Oman with British officials. The back cover lists other titles in the series such as The Egyptian Revolution and Suez Canal. The publication price of 3 Piastres is printed on the lower cover.