Book Description

containing two sketch maps; 'A map of Iraq and it's neighbouring countries' and [A Map of] 'Irak' (French). 10 half-tone photographic illustrations, further drawn illustrations and full-page illustrated adverts (all printed in blue), small 4to, 210 by 165mm, stapled; pages clean, in the original olive wrappers, lightly rubbed to the extremities. Baghdad, The Orient Travel Corporation, p.r. The Times Press.
Dealer Notes
A rare tourist guide of Baghdad by Orient Tours, capturing the uplift in Iraq's economy following the revolution. Printed by the Times press, it provides a brief history of the country alongside advertising the company's services for visitors.
It provides breakdowns of the main cities including Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Kerbala, Najaf, Kadhimain, Nineveh, Khorsabad, Ur, Babylon and Ctesiphon. It captures all relevant information for a visitor, including historical information, practical details and gift ideas.
Author [BAGHDAD]
Date 1950-60
Publisher ORIENT TOURS
Condition VG
Pages 52pp.

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