At the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), guests will get a rare look into the past when rare book seller Peter Harrington from London displays an intriguing collection that includes a mid-19th-century map that contains one of the earliest mentions of Abu Dhabi. The map, dubbed “Abuthubbi,” is among the first to recognize the area.
The historical artifact, which costs £95,000 (Dh435,740), will be on sale from April 29 to May 5 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (Adnec) book show. One of the many gems that Peter Harrington has shown is a unique 16th-century book called “Itinerarium Portugallensium” by Fracanzio do Montalboddo. It has the earliest printed map of the holy city of Makkah in modern times.
At £450,000 (Dh2.06 million), the woodcut map, called the “Sinus Arabicus,” is the first written reference to the holy city of Makkah and the earliest depiction of the Gulf region.
We are proud to present these exceptional rarities in Abu Dhabi, offering collectors, cultural institutes, enthusiasts, and scholars alike a unique opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern history through the lens of rare cartographic records,” said Harrington.
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