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Najran Desert Garden of Arabia pairs Tchekof Minosa’s lens with vivid 1984-era color plates, capturing the lost oasis culture of southwestern Saudi Arabia. This scarce photography-driven hardcover belongs on any shelf devoted to Middle-Eastern history, art, or vintage photobooks.
The author’s signature on the title page and a short gift inscription add collectible appeal; both inks remain bright and unfaded. A tight, square binding and crisp, un-dog-eared leaves show the book has been gently read, while the protected dust jacket still displays its desert-gold panorama despite light shelf scuffs.
At 152 pages the volume feels substantial yet easy to browse, making it equally suited for reference or coffee-table display. From a smoke-free home and ready to ship, this signed first edition offers a tangible window into Najran’s ancient gardens before modernity erased them.