Author: BRYANT, ARTHUR; SQUIRE, SIR JOHN; MALLOWAN, PRROF. M.E.L.
Title: The Illustrated London News (Iln), August 16, 1952 - Cover Photo of Assyrian Polychrome Ivory Head Found at Nimrud
Description: England: The Illustrated London News & Sketch Ltd, 1952. First Edition. Paperback. Illustrated by De Grineau, Bryan; Sutherland, Graham. Pages 161-200. Features: The Deposition of the King of Jordan - King Talal is replaced by the former Crown Prince Hussein; Royal holiday in Wales and Scotland; The Brutal murder of the Drummond family in France; Cowes Week - yachting photos; Theory behind the Kon-Tiki Expedition; Ivories of unsurpassed magnificence - the finest and largest from the ancient near east - discovered at Nimrud - article and photos; Centerfold colour photos of Chartwell, Westerham, Kent - residence of the Prime Minister; One-page colour-illustrated portrait of W. Somerset Maugham; Marshal Tukachevsky of the Soviet Union - article with photos; Photos of Personalities of the Week - including King Feisal of Iraq, and the late Sir Hesketh Bell; King Haakon's 80th birthday celebrations in Oslo; Photos of Ex-King Farouk and his family on Capri; Photo of Britain's largest aircraft about to make her maiden flight - the 140-ton Saunder-Roe "Princess" flying boat at Cowes; Photo of lakeside mini-railway which overturned in Alexandra Park killing a baby and injuring 13; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A quality vintage copy.; Magazine; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; The Illustrated London News (ILN), August 16, 1952 - Cover Photo of Assyrian Polychrome Ivory Head Found at Nimrud King of Jordan - King Talal is replaced by the former Crown Prince Hussein; Royal holiday in Wales and Scotland; The Brutal murder of the. Good .

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