Seven early photographs of the Western Wall. Late 19th and early 20th century.
Among the photographs: a photograph by brothers Adelphi and Konstantin Zangaki (signed and titled in the plate; mounted on cardboard with a photograph of the Tombs of the Kings mounted on verso); photograph by Felix Bonfils (signed and titled in the plate; mounted on cardboard with a photograph of the Valley of Jehoshaphat mounted on verso), photographs by American Colony photographers (signed and titled in the plate), and additional photographs (unknown photographers).
7 photographs, 11.5X9 cm to 28X22.5 cm. Some mounted on cardboard sheets. Condition varies. Good overall condition. Some tears. Wear. Traces of pasting to albums.

About 200 photographs, arranged in five albums, which belonged to a British soldier who served in the Middle East during World War I. [Ca. 1915-1918].
The albums include:
* Dozens of photographs of Sinai and Palestine: cavalry forces cross the desert on the way to Palestine, parking on the border of Palestine and Egypt, occupation of Gaza (an armored vehicle moving on the hills, Turkish observation posts, destruction of houses, water wells and local farmers), British forces near Ashkelon, Turkish prisoners, Indian cavalry forces and more.
* Tens of photographs of Egyptian cities: Alexandria (casino, cinemas, flower nurseries and more), Cairo, Port Said, Ismailia and other places.
* Photographs from the battle in Thessaloniki: tents camp, digging trenches, riding competitions, and more.
* Numerous photographs of military camps in various locations in the desert (no location mentioned): photographs of soldiers, sports competitions, entertainment shows, and more.
Most photographs are titled by hand on the back and on the leaves (English). On a number of pages appear names of units - 3rd County of London Yeomanry and 8th Mounted Brigade. These units were sent to Egypt in 1915, fought in Thessaloniki 1916, and in 1917 participated in battles in Palestine (occupation of Gaza, Beersheba battle, Nebi Samuel battle and occupation of Jerusalem). On the inside of the front covers of each album appears the name A. H. Bishop, written by hand.
Photographs: approx. 7X4.5 cm. Good condition. Slight defects. Albums: approx. 15.5-19.5 cm. Good condition. Ink stamps on the inner sides of the bindings. Slight defects (mainly to corners and margins of bindings).

23 photographs recording the Turkish army in Palestine during World War I, by photographers of the "American Colony" photography department in Jerusalem, [ca. 1914-1918].
Sharp and professional photographs, depicting, among others, Anwar Pasha and Jamal Pasha, survey of battalions by Jamal Pasha, the first train to Beersheba, handing a flag to an excelling battalion in the battle of Gaza, Cavalry forces, Turkish Camel battalion in Beersheba, soldiers in trenches, field kitchen, military sewing workshop, workshop for military shoes, defectors executed by hanging, British canons on Mount Scopus, and more.
Each photograph is mounted on a Bristol sheet with a handwritten title (later Bristol sheets and titles).
Photographs: 11.5X16.5 cm, sheets: 17.5X24 cm. Good condition. Slight stains and defects to photographs (slight creases, traces of pasting and pencil inscriptions). Slight defects (stains and creases) to sheets.