Travel, Atlases, Maps and Photographs
Travel, Atlases, Maps and Photographs
Lot Closed
May 24, 01:49 PM GMT
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Mecca and Medina
Four photographs and eight postcards of Mecca, Medina and the Hajj, early 20th century
4 photographs (from 147 x 182mm. to 166 x 210mm.) and 8 postcards (89 x 139mm., or the reverse), all captioned in the image in Arabic, minor edge wear and stains, remains of adhesive on the reverse of some photographs, small tear to corner of one photograph
The photographs comprise a view of the Kaaba at Mecca, the Mahmal, a view of the city walls, and an interior of the Masjid-Al-Haram. The postcards show 5 views of Mecca, Medina, and sites on the Hajj.