[Hofuf]. Asia 1:1,000,000. Hofuf. Sheet North G-39.

[London, War Office], 1942.

Original colour lithographed map mounted on cloth. 465 x 625 mm on 647 x 858 mm (sheet). Scale 1:1,000,000. Folded.

 950.00

Second edition of this rare military map of Arabia's northeastern coast, "not to be published", showing the peninsula of Qatar and Bahrein Island. First issued by the War Office in 1920, and enriched with air information supplied by the RAF in 1942, it contains information on airfields, landing grounds, and radio stations, in addition to detailed information on local terrains, cities, oil wells and forts.

Somewhat worn along the folds. A good copy.

References

Cf. OCLC 786657929.

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