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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $4,000
Including buyer's premium
1. Map of Western Palestine in 26 sheets from surveys conducted for the committee of the Palestine Exploration Fund by Lieuts. C. R. Conder and H. H. Kitchener, R.E during the Years 1872-1877. London: Ordnance Survey Office, 1880. English.
2. Map of Western Palestine, From Surveys Conducted By the Palestine Exploration Fund by Lieuts. C. R. Conder and H. H. Kitchener, R.E. reduced from the one inch map. London: Stanford's Geographical Establishment, 1881. English.
Large portfolio with 26 maps of Palestine, and an index map, on a scale of 1:63,360 (one inch per mile). The shoreline and central places of settlement are hand-colored.
In addition there is a smaller set of 6 maps of Palestine from 1881, with paper wrapper. The two sets are held in the first set’s original portfolio.
[28] leaves; [6] leaves. Portfolio 69.5X59.5 cm. Foxing, small tears. Open tears to wrapper of second set. The portfolio has been restored.
2. Map of Western Palestine, From Surveys Conducted By the Palestine Exploration Fund by Lieuts. C. R. Conder and H. H. Kitchener, R.E. reduced from the one inch map. London: Stanford's Geographical Establishment, 1881. English.
Large portfolio with 26 maps of Palestine, and an index map, on a scale of 1:63,360 (one inch per mile). The shoreline and central places of settlement are hand-colored.
In addition there is a smaller set of 6 maps of Palestine from 1881, with paper wrapper. The two sets are held in the first set’s original portfolio.
[28] leaves; [6] leaves. Portfolio 69.5X59.5 cm. Foxing, small tears. Open tears to wrapper of second set. The portfolio has been restored.
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Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Les Juifs Devant le Mur de Salomon. Jews at prayer at the Western Wall. Photogravure according to Alexandre Bida's illustration (signed in print). Paris-New-York: Boussod, Valadon & Cie, successeurs de Goupil & Cie, [between 1884-1887].
The French painter Alexandre Bida (1813-1895) visited Palestine in 1859 and painted the Western Wall and Jews at prayer. It is worthwhile noting that the worshipers have left their shoes in a pile on the side. See following item.
Approx. 60X50 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Frame: 79X69 cm (unexamined out of frame).
The French painter Alexandre Bida (1813-1895) visited Palestine in 1859 and painted the Western Wall and Jews at prayer. It is worthwhile noting that the worshipers have left their shoes in a pile on the side. See following item.
Approx. 60X50 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Frame: 79X69 cm (unexamined out of frame).
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![Jewish Merchants in the East. Etching by Alexandre Bida. [Probably France, second half of the 19th century]. Signed in print.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/094.jpg "Jewish Merchants – Alexandre Bida")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $450
Unsold
Jewish Merchants in the East. Etching by Alexandre Bida. [Probably France, second half of the 19th century]. Signed in print.
For information on Alexandre Bida see previous item.
24X17 cm. Sheet: 50X37 cm. Good condition. Framed.
For information on Alexandre Bida see previous item.
24X17 cm. Sheet: 50X37 cm. Good condition. Framed.
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![1. Jerusalem. Published by Dresdner Kunstanstalt Aktiengesellschaft, [Germany, late 19th or early 20th century]. Panoramic vi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/095.jpg "Two Binders with Illustrations of Palestine –Germany")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
Unsold
1. Jerusalem. Published by Dresdner Kunstanstalt Aktiengesellschaft, [Germany, late 19th or early 20th century]. Panoramic view of Jerusalem and nine more illustrations of sites in Jerusalem and throughout Palestine, in lithographic printing. Folded and contained in a printed cover. 10X15 cm (folded). Fair-good condition.
2. Palaestina, von C. Scheuren. Published by Jos. Rings, Duesseldorf, [early 20th century]. A dozen printed cards, with lithographic illustrations, in color, of views of Palestine and the vicinity. Contained in a small folder. 12.5X17.5 cm. Good condition.
2. Palaestina, von C. Scheuren. Published by Jos. Rings, Duesseldorf, [early 20th century]. A dozen printed cards, with lithographic illustrations, in color, of views of Palestine and the vicinity. Contained in a small folder. 12.5X17.5 cm. Good condition.
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Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
Unsold
Two catalogues of slides for a "Magic Lantern", produced by "American Colony" and "Matson Photo Service". Jerusalem, 1920s-30s. English.
List of slides photographed by "American Colony" and "Matson Photo Service" in Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Iraq and East Africa.
1. 1927 Catalogue of Lantern Slides Produced by the American Colony Photographers Illustrating Bible Lands, published by Vester & Company, American Colony Stores. [Jerusalem] 1927. 82, [2] pages.
2. Catalogue of Photographs & Lantern Slides, Bible Lands etc. Published by "Matson Photo Service", [Jerusalem, ca. 1935]. An updated and extended edition of the 1927 catalogue. 158, [10], 20 pages.
Size and condition vary.
List of slides photographed by "American Colony" and "Matson Photo Service" in Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Iraq and East Africa.
1. 1927 Catalogue of Lantern Slides Produced by the American Colony Photographers Illustrating Bible Lands, published by Vester & Company, American Colony Stores. [Jerusalem] 1927. 82, [2] pages.
2. Catalogue of Photographs & Lantern Slides, Bible Lands etc. Published by "Matson Photo Service", [Jerusalem, ca. 1935]. An updated and extended edition of the 1927 catalogue. 158, [10], 20 pages.
Size and condition vary.
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Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![Hébron - Le Haram El-Khalil, Sépulture des Patriarches [Hebron - Cave of Patriarchs] by L.H. Vincent, F.M. Abel](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/097.jpg "\"Hebron – Cave of Patriarchs\" – 28 Plates with Photographs and Drawing")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
Unsold
Hébron - Le Haram El-Khalil, Sépulture des Patriarches [Hebron - Cave of Patriarchs] by L.H. Vincent, F.M. Abel and E.J.H. Mackay. Paris: Ernest Leroux, 1923. Portfolio of plates.
The portfolio of plates, originally accompanying a book about the Cave of Patriarchs, presents the research of two researchers from the French Biblical and Archaeological School in Jerusalem, in collaboration with the Inspector of Antiquities for the British Administration in Palestine.
The portfolio contains 28 plates with illustrations, photographs and drawings of the Cave of Patriarchs. Among the plates: View of Hebron and the Cave; photos taken in the cave and next to it; five large plates, folded: plan of the interior and drawings of the exterior, and more.
28 plates + title page and Table of Contents (uncut sheet, folded into four). 23 plates: 29X39 cm; five plates: 58X39 cm, folded into two. Good condition. Some damages. Slight damages and stains on portfolio (tear at the lower part of the spine).
The portfolio of plates, originally accompanying a book about the Cave of Patriarchs, presents the research of two researchers from the French Biblical and Archaeological School in Jerusalem, in collaboration with the Inspector of Antiquities for the British Administration in Palestine.
The portfolio contains 28 plates with illustrations, photographs and drawings of the Cave of Patriarchs. Among the plates: View of Hebron and the Cave; photos taken in the cave and next to it; five large plates, folded: plan of the interior and drawings of the exterior, and more.
28 plates + title page and Table of Contents (uncut sheet, folded into four). 23 plates: 29X39 cm; five plates: 58X39 cm, folded into two. Good condition. Some damages. Slight damages and stains on portfolio (tear at the lower part of the spine).
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Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,200
Unsold
Jérusalem, Saint Sépulcre, vue générale de la Chapelle du Calvaire [Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre]. Photograph by Auguste Salzmann. Printed by Louis-Désiré Blanquart-Évrard, [1854].
Salt print. Approx. 33X23 cm. Attached to paper with the photograph title and printer's details, 58.5X43.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor damage to paper.
Salt print. Approx. 33X23 cm. Attached to paper with the photograph title and printer's details, 58.5X43.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor damage to paper.
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Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,200
Unsold
Jérusalem, Saint-Sépulcre, Détails de la façade [Jerusalem - Church of the Holy Sepulchre, façade details], photograph by Auguste Salzmann. Printed by Louis-Désiré Blanquart-Évrard, [1854].
Salt print. Approx. 23.5X33.5 cm. Attached to paper with photograph title and printer's details, 45X60 cm. Good condition. Photograph faded on the top and left margins. Foxing to paper. Creases and small tears to paper margins.
Salt print. Approx. 23.5X33.5 cm. Attached to paper with photograph title and printer's details, 45X60 cm. Good condition. Photograph faded on the top and left margins. Foxing to paper. Creases and small tears to paper margins.
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Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,200
Unsold
Jérusalem, Escaliere arabe de Sainte-Marie-la-Grande, photograph of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre by Auguste Salzmann. Printed by Louis-Désiré Blanquart-Évrard, [1854].
Salt print. Approx. 32.5X23 cm. Attached to paper with photograph title and printer's details, 56.5X39.5 cm. Good condition. Photograph slightly faded on margins. Stains and very slight damage to paper margins.
Salt print. Approx. 32.5X23 cm. Attached to paper with photograph title and printer's details, 56.5X39.5 cm. Good condition. Photograph slightly faded on margins. Stains and very slight damage to paper margins.
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![Three photographs by Giacomo Brogi. [Ca. 1868].
1. Tower of David. 19X25 cm.
2. Entrance to Tomb of the Virgin Mary at Geth](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/101.jpg "Giacomo Brogi – Three Photographs – Jerusalem")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $650
Unsold
Three photographs by Giacomo Brogi. [Ca. 1868].
1. Tower of David. 19X25 cm.
2. Entrance to Tomb of the Virgin Mary at Gethsemane. 18.5X23 cm.
3. Entrance to Al-Aqsa Mosque. 19.5X26 cm.
All three photographs are mounted on paper sheets, approx. 30.5X42 cm. Good condition. Light stains.
1. Tower of David. 19X25 cm.
2. Entrance to Tomb of the Virgin Mary at Gethsemane. 18.5X23 cm.
3. Entrance to Al-Aqsa Mosque. 19.5X26 cm.
All three photographs are mounted on paper sheets, approx. 30.5X42 cm. Good condition. Light stains.
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Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![Six photographs of sites in Jerusalem, some by photographer Félix Bonfils. [Late 19th century].
* Jaffa Gate (Bonfils](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/102.jpg "Six Photographs of Jerusalem, Late 19th Century – Bonfils")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $750
Unsold
Six photographs of sites in Jerusalem, some by photographer Félix Bonfils. [Late 19th century].
* Jaffa Gate (Bonfils) from the outside. * Jaffa Gate (no photographer indicated) from the inside. * The Dome of the Rock (Bonfils). * The Golden Gate (Gate of Mercy, no photographer indicated). * Al-Aqsa Mosque (Bonfils). * Summer Pulpit on the Temple Mount (no photographer indicated).
23X28.5 cm. on average. Mounted on 34X44 cm leaves. Good condition.
* Jaffa Gate (Bonfils) from the outside. * Jaffa Gate (no photographer indicated) from the inside. * The Dome of the Rock (Bonfils). * The Golden Gate (Gate of Mercy, no photographer indicated). * Al-Aqsa Mosque (Bonfils). * Summer Pulpit on the Temple Mount (no photographer indicated).
23X28.5 cm. on average. Mounted on 34X44 cm leaves. Good condition.
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Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
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![Panoramic photograph of Jerusalem, view from Mount of Olives. [Félix Bonfils], undated, [late 19th century].
The pano](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/103.jpg "Panoramic Photograph of Jerusalem, Late 19th Century – Bonfils")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Panoramic photograph of Jerusalem, view from Mount of Olives. [Félix Bonfils], undated, [late 19th century].
The panorama is constructed out of three photographs mounted on a thick paper sheet, folded in three. Three photographs, 25X39-40 cm. each. Stains. Tears to paper sheet corners.
The panorama is constructed out of three photographs mounted on a thick paper sheet, folded in three. Three photographs, 25X39-40 cm. each. Stains. Tears to paper sheet corners.
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