[SAUDI ARABIA]. Reconnaissance Geology and magnetic intensity map pf the Jabal Sawdah Quadrangle KIngdom of Saudi Arabia.
by RATTE, James C.; Gordon E. Andreasen
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- first
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About This Item
Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, 1974. . First edition. Folding lithographed map, 84 x 73 cm., original 8-page text brochure, original printed buff paper slipcase, map and slipcase dual language, Arabic and English, map fine, light wear to slipcase, a very good example.
Ratte and Andreasen's map of the Jabal Sawdah was part of the pioneering project to a complete geological and geographical survey of Saudi Arabia. The project was a collaboration between the Saudi Arabian Government and the U. S. Geological Survey. These maps form the basis for all modern maps of the Kingdom and are amongst the most important maps of the area ever produced. The Jabal Sawdah Quadrangle is the south of the Kingdom and includes the highest peak in Saudi Arabia, Jabal Sawda (2800 mtres).
Ratte and Andreasen's map of the Jabal Sawdah was part of the pioneering project to a complete geological and geographical survey of Saudi Arabia. The project was a collaboration between the Saudi Arabian Government and the U. S. Geological Survey. These maps form the basis for all modern maps of the Kingdom and are amongst the most important maps of the area ever produced. The Jabal Sawdah Quadrangle is the south of the Kingdom and includes the highest peak in Saudi Arabia, Jabal Sawda (2800 mtres).
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- Bookseller
- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 111252
- Title
- [SAUDI ARABIA]. Reconnaissance Geology and magnetic intensity map pf the Jabal Sawdah Quadrangle KIngdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Author
- RATTE, James C.; Gordon E. Andreasen
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, 1974.
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