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Postcards of Alexandria synagogues, early 20th century

Opening price: $120

Commission: 22%

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Two postcards depicting different synagogues in Alexandria, Egypt.

* Exterior view of Elijah the Prophet's synagogue. Built in its current format in 1850 by an Italian architect, on the original building from 1354. The synagogue was rebuilt after being bombed during Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Egypt in 1798. - Lithographic printing, Egyptienne publishing.

* The interior of the Green Synagogue. Real photo postcard. Published by Carlo Mieli, Alexandria.

Not sent by mail. Very good condition.

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101. Postcards of Alexandria synagogues, early 20th century