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Orientalia: Jewish Ceremonial Art, Ethnic Jewelry and Printed Items
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LOT 1:
Collection of Postcards – Jews of Morocco
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Sold for: $1,600 (₪5,248)
₪5,248
Start price:
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Buyer's Premium: 25%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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Collection of Postcards – Jews of Morocco
144 postcards depicting the Jews of Morocco and the Maghreb, along with Jewish institutions and sites. Various publishers and locales, [ca. 1900-30].
The postcards focus on the Jews of Marrakesh, Meknès, Fez, Rabat, Tétouan, Tangier, Mogodur, Mazagan, Sefrou, Debdou, Kerrando, Tafilalt, Safi, and a number of villages in the Atlas Mountains, depicting Jewish individuals (merchants, tradesmen, craftsmen, men and women, families) Jewish quarters (or "mellah" districts) of cities, synagogues, and other Jewish institutions. Including four undivided-back postcards.
Average size: 9X14 cm. Condition varies.
