The letters of Gertrude Bell [complete in two volumes]

Bell, Gertrude Lowthian (1868-1926)

1927, First Edition, Fourth Impression. London : Ernest Benn Ltd. Good copies both in the original gilt-blocked green cloth boards, now slightly scuffed and dust-dulled. Cover edges lightly rubbed, with spines uniformly sun-toned and showing minor tearing at the heads. Text edges and prelims lightly foxed, with the interiors remaining tight, bright and clean, and folded map remaining crisp. A well-preserved set overall. Item #461815

Physical description; complete in 2 volumes (791 pages continuous pagination) : portraits, 2 maps (1 folded) ; 25 cm. Notes; Selected and edited by Lady Bell (Florence Bell, 1851-1930). Includes historical summaries ("a sketch of events for the period during which [Gertrude Bell] ... was associated with us in the ... task of establishing national government in Iraq") by Sir Percy Cox and Sir Henry Dobbs: pages 504-560. Includes index. Subjects; Bell, Gertrude Lowthian 1868-1926 Correspondence. Women travelers Middle East Correspondence. Women archaeologists Middle East Correspondence. Colonial administrators Great Britain Correspondence. Middle East specialists Great Britain Correspondence. Middle East Description and travel 20th century. Iraq History 20th century Sources. Iraq Politics and government 20th century. Baghdad (Iraq) Description and travel 20th century.

Price: €60.00