FIRST EDITION, 8vo (248 x 160mm.), xvi, 242pp., half-title, folding map, 6 plates, a few illustrations in text, loosely inserted publisher's leaf, original printed wrappers, unopened, corner of upper cover and head of spine with slight loss (not affecting printed area)

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A VERY RARE WORK ON THE HAJJ. NOT TRACED IN AUCTION RECORDS. This is the doctoral thesis, for the Faculté des Lettres of Paris university, of Jacques Jomier (1914-2008), a Dominican priest and latterly theology professor in seminaries in Cairo, Mosul and elsewhere. He was the author of many subsequent books on Islam.