The first Saudi royal visit to Egypt

'Aqqad, Abbas Mahmud al-. Ma'a 'ahil al-Jazirah al-'Arabiyah [With the King of the Arabian Peninsula].

€ 850,00

First edition, rare: an illustrated account of the first ever Saudi royal visit to Egypt, by the noted journalist, poet and literary critic Abbas Mahmud Ibrahim Mustafa al-'Aqqad (1889-1964) of Aswan, member of the Academy of the Arabic Language in Cairo.

In January 1946 King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited Egypt and held talks with King Farouk, marking the beginning of a prosperous relationship between the two countries. Abbas Mahmoud al-Aqqad, an eminent Egyptian journalist, poet and literary critic, witnessed the historic event and prepared the present account. The royal visit lasted 13 days, during which King Saud visited a number of Egyptian cities and facilities, Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo University, the headquarters of the League of Arab States and Alexandria Governorate. The illustrations show King Ibn Saud alongside King Farouk of Egypt and other dignitaries, as well as state banquets, and cheering crowds.

Somewhat worn around the edges. Small portion of lower wrapper chipped away without loss to text.