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(ISRAEL, LAND OF). Jerusalem 1918-1920. Being the Records of the Pro-Jerusalem Council during the period of the British Military Administration. Edited by C. R. Ashbee. Numerous photographic illustrations, maps and elevations of the Old City of Jerusalem. pp. xv, 87. Lacking pp. 19-23. Foxed, trace wormed. Wrapers, with mounted emblem depicting the Star of David, the Cross and the Cresent on upper cover. Lg. 4to. London: John Murray 1921 The Pro-Jerusalem Society was founded in 1918 and chaired by Herbert Samuel. Its mission was to focus upon the many aspects of civic life in the ancient city that the Military Authorities were not equipped to deal with. The objects of the Society, as defined in its Charter, were “the preservation and advancement of the interests of Jerusalem, its district and inhabitants.” The Pro-Jerusalem Society was founded in 1918 and chaired by Herbert Samuel. Its mission was to focus upon the many aspects of civic life in the ancient city that the Military Authorities were not equipped to deal with. The objects of the Society, as defined in its Charter, were “the preservation and advancement of the interests of Jerusalem, its district and inhabitants.”