The entire volume of Iraq for the year 1969 is in honour of Professor Emeritus C. J. Gadd, a former Editor of this Journal and one of the most distinguished orientalists in this country. His 75th birthday which fell on 2nd July 1968 was celebrated by a small gathering of friends in London. The ensuing articles have been written by a number of colleagues, who have joined their contributions in token of the warm gratitute and friendship which they feel for one who has devoted a lifetime to oriental learning with signal success.

It will be seen from the bibliography that C. J. Gadd has a remarkable record of continuous publication over a period of forty-seven years. The long list of titles is impressive not only for the weight but for the variety of his learning, which embraces linguistics, philology, literature, religion, history, art and archaeology. His contributions, which reflect a remarkable erudition, have been enlivened by a lively, human touch and a pungent wit. Such qualities endear him to his fellow academicians all of whom have enjoyed his writing and benefited from the generosity with which he has always been ready to impart his knowledge to others.