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8vo. 242 pp. Original orange printed wrappers. A rare proof copy, printed without the illustrations present in the first edition. - Starting in 1926, Sir Charles Belgrave served as an advisor to the rulers of Bahrain for 31 years, firstly to Shaikh Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa (1872-1942), then Shaikh Salman ibn Hamad Al-Khalifa (1895-1961). This work is an account of that time and therefore contains much on the politics and society of Bahrain in what were vital years for its development. - Ink ownership inscription to front cover and stamp of the publisher Wyman & Sons to the half-title. Extremities worn with a few tears, covers a little darkened and dusty, page corners bruised and folded, interior otherwise clean and bright.