Lot 156:
Large collection [about 90] photos amongst them some photos that were taken by Félix Bonfils and American Colony, end of 19th and beginning of 20th century.
Large collection [about 90] photos amongst them some photos that were taken by Félix Bonfils and American Colony, end of 19th and beginning of 20th century. Impressive and large collection, most photos and including characters, buildings and sights in Israel and surrounding area’s Characters: Individuals, and groups. Men, women, and families. A variety of religions and Ethnic groups: Jews, Christians, Muslims, Arabs, Beduins, Turkish, Europene etc. Sights and buildings: Har HaBayit, the Old City in Jerusalem and its fortress, Western Wall, Jordan river at Baniyas, Tomb of Rachel, The Church of the Sepulchre, Yafo, Atlit (coastal town located south of Haifa), Petra, new and old houses, demolishes, tents, and more. Transportation: Trains, planes, boats, horse and carriage, donkeys, and camels. Between the photos are various unique photos including: Family photo of a Jewish, Sefardic traditional family with sefer Torah. Photos of Arabs with bear show for tourists. photos of tools of craftsmen. Some of the photos are stuck on cardboard. Vareous sizes. General condition good - very good.