The Tigris Expedition - Signed Copy

George Allen & Unwin, London, 1980. Blue cloth with gilt titles on spine. Minor marking to front baord. Contents tight and clean. Dedication to Maureen, signed by Heyerdahl and dated 31.10.1980 on pre-title page. No other markings. Dust jacket has minor edge-wear. Nice signed copy.
An account of Heyerdahl's journey on the rivers, oceans, and seas that connected the various centres of ancient Middle Eastern civilization, which are seen to have exchanged many aspects of their economics, arts, sciences, and ways of life. The Tigris was made of reeds gathered in the swamps of Southern Iraq.