Map of Arabia and the Gulf and others break estimate boundaries in Oxford saleroom

Captain EF Hunter’s 'Map of Arabia and The Persian Gulf' was one of the lots fetching sums considerably in advance of what looked to be quite modest estimates in an Oxford book sale.

Against a guide of £200-300, it was sold by Mallams (25% buyer’s premium) for £5800.

Perhaps the …

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