Oblong 4to. [25 x 32 cm], 73 fine photogravures on 50 thick leaves, of which 35 being full-page, the others 2 or 4 photos per page, printed calligraphic captions, original imitation crocodile binding lettered in gilt, decorated boards tied with original silk tie, slight wear to edges, otherwise plates clean and in very good condition, Hasso Brothers, Baghdad, no date of publication, [1930’s].

Synopsis

A series of photographs in Sepia colour taken in Basrah, Amarah, Baghdad, the Tigris, Babylon, and Mosul, illustrating the topography, costumes and daily life.
Views include: Ashar Creek, Whiteley Bridge Ashar Basrah, Bazar Square in Basrah City, The Serai Creek in Basrah City, Sheikh Gazal Market Ashar Basrah, Sug El Dijaj Basrah City, Modern Baghdad the city of Caliphs, The Shrine of Sheikh Omar, the Tomb of Sit Hobaida Kadimain the Holy City, The Golden Domes and Minarets of the Kadimain Mosque, The Maude Bridge, Baghdad from an aeroplane, Fruit Market in Baghdad, Baghdad & The Tigris, the Ruins of Babylon- Temple of Marduk, A Sheikh enjoying the famous Arab coffee, Street View of Baghdad from the North Gate, several street scenes in Baghdad, as well as many portraits and ethnic studies. A number of images show the local inhabitants from date-sellers on the streets of Baghdad to Kurdish nobles, to Arabian Sheikhs, to an intriguing photo of Assyrian Mountaineers. There are also a few aerial views signed ‘RAF official photograph’ in the negative.