Petroleum Times Review of Middle East Oil. A Comprehensive Illustrated Review of All Aspects of Current Developments Based on a Recent Extended Tour by Dr. C.T. Barber, Joint Editor of 'Petroleum Times', With Special Contributions From Outstanding Authorities. London & New York: Brettenham House, June 1948. 4to (304 x 240mm.) Numerous advertisements, articles, photographic illustrations. (Mild toning.) Original paper wrappers (lacking lower wrapper and spine panel). Note: scarce. An interesting insight into Western involvement in oil exploration in the Middle East. After a delay due to the war, and lacking an industrial revolution of its own, there was a keen awareness that it was imperative the area emerge 'from its present state of backwardness' and 'jump in one stride from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century'.