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Jan 12, 2021
Jerusalem, Israel
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Zionism, Herzl, Postcards, Photographs, Books, Ephemera, Stamps, Posters, Ceramics, Olive Wood, Metalware, Textile, Medals, Pins, Jewelry, and Furniture
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LOT 88:
Photograph Album of British Soldier in Palestine
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Sold for: $150
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Photograph Album of British Soldier in Palestine
Photograph album belonging to a British soldier who served in Palestine. 62 photographs, arranged in an album and titled in handwriting in English. The photos document views and events in Jerusalem and Palestine, including: the Australian Soldiers Club and the Matson Photo Service shop, Soldiers marching in modern Jerusalem, the Wailing Wall, Jaffa Gate, New Gate, Dead Sea and Good Samaritan Inn.
Some of the photographs are described in print on the back, without the publisher name; some are by Palphot; some are apparently private photos. Set in a decorative leather album, made in Palestine, with a copper plaque of the Tower of David in Jerusalem. The first page bears the owner name in handwriting: R. W. Underwood, Chepstow Dec 1942.
Dimensions of the photographs: approximately 8X6.5 cm on average. Good condition, stains, creases, wear. Dimensions of the album: approximately 24X14 cm. Good condition, wear, missing photos.
