Lot 261
Jewish Colonies in Palestine – Manuscript by a Researcher of Eretz Israel Claude Conder
Jewish Colonies in Palestine, by Major C. R. [Claude Reignier] Conder. {England, late 19th or early 20th century].
Manuscript by researcher of Eretz Israel and Transjordan, archaeologist Conder (1848-1910), author of a few books about the history of the Moabites, Jerusalem and Eretz Israel, amongst the experts who were asked to verify the originality of "Megilot Shapira". The manuscript deals with colonies in Eretz Israel in the end of the 19th century, and amongst others, Petach Tikva, Gedera, Rishon LeZion, Rosh Pina and others are mentioned. 39 leaves, 25 cm. Good condition. Tears to borders and a few stains. From the collection of Prof. Shimon Abramsky.
