Auction 08 /
Lot129

129  From

339

129

Praying at the Western Wall - Early 20th century

Opening price: $120

Commission: 22%

Sold: $260
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Minutes
00
Seconds
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
11.04.2020 07:00pm

16 postcards of worshipers at the Western Wall. Publishers and various printing dates, early 20th century.

Among them: an interesting postcard showing a man and a woman (without a partition) in European attire - at the Western Wall. The French caption accompanying this postcard reads:
"Every Friday afternoon the Jews arrive crowded, crying and praying. The vision of men and women of all ages coming to the Western Wall and crying is unforgettable, and gives the impression that an entire nation has been beaten with terrible grief." Also appearing undivided back postcards sent from different countries to Eretz Israel, Real-photo postcards, published by the Eliyahu brothers, Fr. vester (American Colony), Bonfils photo, and others.

In 4 handwriting on the back, general condition very good.

More items

Ask about the item

129. Praying at the Western Wall - Early 20th century