Auction 60 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Collection of Photographs of Palestine - Felix Bonfils and the Zangaki Brothers - Late 19th Century

Opening: $1,000
Unsold
27 photographs of Palestine by Felix Bonfils and the brothers Adelphi and Konstantin Zangaki. [Late 19th century].
* 21 photographs depicting sites, settlements and various views, photographed by Felix Bonfils: Jerusalem, Hebron, Bethlehem, Bethsaida, the Sea of Galilee, Dead Sea Valley, Solomon Pools, local residents while doing daily chores, clergymen, and more. Most photographs are titled in the plate and most are signed in the plate.
Most photographs are 28.5X22 cm. Condition varies, fair-good overall condition. Mounted on cardboard sheets, some on both sides of the sheets. Some photographs are stained. Cardboard sheets are stained. Tears and breaks to several cardboard sheets.
* 6 photographs depicting sites in the country, photographed by the brothers Adelphi and Konstantin Zangaki: Solomon Pools, Absalom Grave, Dome of the Rock, Tower of David, and more. Four photographs are titled and signed in the plate.
22X16.5 cm to 22X17 cm. Photographs in good condition. Mounted on both sides of cardboard leaves. Some stains, tears and creases to cardboard leaves.
Maps, Travels in Palestine, Photography
Maps, Travels in Palestine, Photography