1940 Print Zamboanga Island Archbishop Bank Philippines Catholic Church FZ2

This is an original 1940 color print of Zamboanga in the Philippines. The caption writes, "Zamboanga, like other cities in the islands, has its branch of the 'Archbishop's Bank,' which is the informal name for the Bank of the Philippine Islands, an economic subsidiary of the Catholic Church. The church has two lesser banks, chunks of Manila real estate, many agricultural holdings." Photography by Fenno Jacobs.

Charles Fenno Jacobs (1904-1974) was born in Waltham, Massachusetts. He had a recognized reputation as a photographer by 1941, and worked for Life Magazine as well as Fortune. He is known for the images he took during World War II as a part of Edward Steichen's Naval Aviation Photographic Unit.

CONDITION

This 71+ 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 Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 4 inches; 12 x 10 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: Republic of the Philippines, palm tree, housing, banking, finance, architecture

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