The UAE's second year of independence in pictures
Daulat al-Imarat al-Arabiyah al-Mutahidah [United Arab Emirates] 1974.
4to. 332 (but: 316) pp. (pagination jumps from 304 to 321). Original colour printed wrappers.
€ 1,500.00
"This book is a brief record of the UAE during a short period of time, which is the year 1973β (p. 7). An illustrated history of the United Arab Emirates in the country's second year of independence. It includes various photographs of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004), founder of the Emirates, with leading political figures such as King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, his brother Sheikh Issa bin Salman, Sheikh Khalifa, ruler of Abu Dhabi, Mahmoud Riyad, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, and Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the United Nations. The president is seen during state visits and at UN meetings, but also inspecting UAE defence forces and military equipment, all while staying in touch with his people, waving to spectators and embracing children. Various photographs depict UAE economy, naturally and foremost the growing oil industry, but also farming, fishery and local craftmanship.
Stamp and restricted use note of the UAE Embassy in Jeddah.
Some creases to covers; small marginal tear near lower left corner repaired with archival tape. Pages 141-144 and 289-296 duplicated. First pages somewhat brownstained near lower margin.
OCLC 1103831835.