1922 Print Fatimite Caliphs Mokattam Cairo Citadel Minaret Architecture NGM1

This is an original 1922 halftone print of a view of Cairo, Egypt. Shown in the foreground is the citadel, and behind it, the minarets of the Mohammed Ali Mosque. To the right are the minarets of the Sultan Hassan and the Al-Rifa'i Mosques, and the large open square to the right is the courtyard of the Ibn Tulun Mosque. The caption writes, "The city of the Fatimite caliphs from the Mokattam hills." Photography by Donald McLeish.

CONDITION

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

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 5.5 inches; 22 x 14 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)

Keywords specific to this image: religious, religious art, Muslim, Islam, Islamic, religion, cityscape, architectural, architecture

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