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Auction 69 · Lot 123

Jerusalem 1918-1920. Being the Records of the Pro-Jerusalem Council during the period of the British Military Administration. Edited by C. R. Ashbee

Estimate
$400–$600
Hammer price
$350

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(ISRAEL, LAND OF).

Place

London

Publication

1921

Description

Numerous photographic illustrations, maps and elevations of the Old City of Jerusalem. Inscribed: “Presented to the Congressional Library With the compliments and respects of Ronald Storrs, Governor of Jerusalem, 20. II 23.”

summary

The Pro-Jerusalem Society was founded in 1918 and chaired by Herbert Samuel. Its mission was to focus upon the many aspects of civic life in the ancient city that the military authorities were not equipped to deal with. Following the British entry into Jerusalem in December 1917, Sir Ronald Storrs (1881-1955) was appointed military (and later, civil) governor of Jerusalem.
pp. xv; 87. Ex-library. Original printed boards. Lg. 4to.
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