{"product_id":"1939-baghdad-sketches-by-freya-stark-cheap-edition-with-original-dust-jacket","title":"1939 Baghdad Sketches by Freya Stark – Cheap Edition with Original Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePublished by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Murray in 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e, this early “Cheap Edition” of Freya Stark’s \u003cem\u003eBaghdad Sketches\u003c\/em\u003e followed the 1937 British edition and retains its striking original photographic dust jacket, still bearing the \u003cstrong\u003e7\/6 net\u003c\/strong\u003e price. The book is illustrated throughout with Stark’s photographs and includes her travels to \u003cstrong\u003eKuwait\u003c\/strong\u003e, with period photographs and observations from the city and Gulf coast. The illustrated map also prominently marks Kuwait. The 1939 edition is considerably less valuable than the scarce 1937 first British edition, but surviving copies with their original jackets are much harder to find than the commonly available jacketless examples. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth-bound book remains in good vintage condition. The original dust jacket is heavily worn, with chipping, losses, tears and old tape repairs, but importantly remains substantially intact. A wonderfully atmospheric pre-war account of Iraq and the Gulf by one of the most celebrated travel writers of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; RETURNS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree delivery in Kuwait. Ready to ship in 1–2 business days. Returns accepted within 14 days in original, undamaged condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Carpet Guy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52929723040061,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3409\/0045\/files\/IMG_1765.jpg?v=1787746890","url":"https:\/\/thecarpetguykw.com\/products\/1939-baghdad-sketches-by-freya-stark-cheap-edition-with-original-dust-jacket","provider":"The Carpet Guy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}