Wendell Phillips – Qataban and Sheba – First Edition 1955

A first edition of this work on Yemeni history and archaeology by Wendell Phillips, a controversial American archaeologist, oil prospector and adventurer from the mid-20th century.

With photographs and illustrations throughout, plus maps to endpapers showing ancient kingdoms of Arabia and spice routes.

Hardback, first edition, first impression. Published by Victor Gollancz in London in 1955. In very good condition, original maroon cloth with gilt lettering. No jacket. Clean inside with no writing.