1922 Rotogravure Senussi College Jaghbub Libya Desert Rosita Forbes Mosque Siwa

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the Senussi College and a mosque in Jaghbub, Libya. Also shown is the town of Siwa, Egypt, and a traveling group resting in the Kufara Valley. The top caption writes, "This [Jaghbub] is one of the hitherto almost unknown regions of the Libyan Desert, which was traversed in 1920 by a daring English woman, Mrs. Rosita Forbes. She is the only white woman who ever ventured amid those fastnesses, surrounded on every side by hundreds of miles of burning desert."

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 15 inches; 25 x 38 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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