History of the Imâms and Seyyids of ‘Omân. from A.D. 661-1856 – Salîl-ibn-Razîk – 1871 Hakluyt Society 1st Ed. w/ Map

History of the Imâms and Seyyids of ‘Omân from A.D. 661-1856; translated from the original Arabic, and edited, with notes, appendices, and an introduction, continuing the history down to 1870 – Salîl-ibn-Razîk – 1871. A very rare first edition from the Hakluyt Society, with quite scarce large fold-out map at front. From the esteemed private collection of Esmond Bradley Martin, with his purchase slip laid in at rear. Martin was a geographer and conservation who largely pioneered the movement to combat ivory, horn, and tusk trading in Africa, which is believed to have led to his eventual murder at his estate in Kenya, with additional ties to the Carnegie Steel empire. A quite unique provenance. Translation by George Percy Badger, an Arabic scholar and missionary. Badger’s editorial comments account for the first 140 pages of the book; they include a comprehensive overview of the relative merits of the texts concerning Oman by various sources. Then, Salil b. Raziq’s stories are presented, as the History of the Imâms and Seyyids of ‘Omân. An extremely important work. Blue covers, as issued, with gilt ship and lettering. Some marks and wear to cover, which is wrapped. Internally, browning to EPs. An occasional spot or two of foxing, but limited. Some pages uncut at top edge. Map with some tape repairs, but generally very nice. Good plus to VG condition. The book is exactly as pictured. Any questions, please ask.