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Soft cover. THE HISTORY OF OMAN Frontispiece of Sultan Qaboos bin Sa?id, two full-page sketch maps, a diagram and several b/w photos. 12mo, 210 by 210mm, staple-bound illustrated wraps: neat ownership inscription to the recto of the front cover, light rubbing and creasing along the edges. In good condition. 24pp. London, Ministry of Information and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman p.r. Michael Rice and Company. n.d. but [c.1973-79]. A promotional booklet providing an overview of the history and archaeology of Oman. It commences from the prehistoric period, through to the expansion of Sohar and influence of the Portuguese and up to the ascension of Sultan Qaboos in July 1970. The photos show traditional architecture and dress, prehistoric and archaeological remains alongside landscapes of the Sultanate. The foreword was written by HE Sayyid Fahad al Said, who served as the Minister of Information and Tourism between 1973-79. Uncommon.…