Four books by theologian, orientalist and explorer Alois Musil (1868-1944), from the series Oriental Explorations and Studies, with a large map of Northern Arabia (in four sections) and additional maps. New York: American Geographical Society, 1926-1928. English.
1-4. Parts 2-4 and 6 of the series Oriental Explorations and Studies:
• Arabia Deserta: A Topographical Itinerary – No. 2, 1927.
[2], XVII, [3], 631 pp. + Index map showing the routes of Musil's journey in Arabia (placed in pocket inside back board; another copy of the map enclosed).
• The Middle Euphrates – No. 3, 1927.
[2], XV, [3], 426 pp. + [2] maps (in pocket inside back board): map of Southern Mesopotamia (48X61.5 cm) and an index map showing the route of Musil's journey in the Middle Euphrates.
• Palmyrena – No. 4, 1928.
[2], XIV, [2], 367 pp. + Index map (in pocket inside back board) showing the route of Musil's journey in Palmyra (Tadmor), between Damascus and the Euphrates.
• The Manners and Customs of the Rwala Bedouins – No. 6, 1928.
XIV, 712 pp. + [1] plate (portrait of Musil as Sheikh Musa ar-Rwejli).
Four volumes, 25 cm. Maps showing the route of Musil's journey: 29X26 cm. Condition varies. Foxing. Minor blemishes. Inked stamps. Some minor tears to maps. Spine of Arabia Deserta partially detached.
5. Northern Arabia according to the original investigations of Alois Musil, 1926.
Map in four sections, appended to parts 2-5 of Oriental Explorations and Studies.
Each section: approx. 62.5X59.5 cm. Overall good condition.