Auction 56 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Collection of High Quality Postcards - Jews of North Africa, Greece and Syria

Opening: $1,500
Unsold
410 postcards with illustrations and photographs of Jews from North Africa, Greece and Syria. Various publishers, [first half of 20th century].
A rich collection of high quality postcards, depicting Jewish figures from North Africa, Jewish customs and Jewish sites, and numerous postcards portraying the Jewish "mellah" quarters in different Morrocan towns. The collection is arranged in a designated postcard-album from early 20th century (made in France). Some of the postcards appear in several copies. It is possible that several postcards have no Jewish context.
Album: 38 cm. Condition varies; overall good condition. Some postcards were used. Album cover is slightly damaged and loose.
Travels in Palestine, Maps, Pgotography, Postcards and Graphics
Travels in Palestine, Maps, Pgotography, Postcards and Graphics