The minaret of the Great Mosque of Aleppo (also called Zakaria mosque as it contains the tomb of the Phrophet Zacharia) was built in 483 AH/1091 CE... Show moreThe minaret of the Great Mosque of Aleppo (also called Zakaria mosque as it contains the tomb of the Phrophet Zacharia) was built in 483 AH/1091 CE by the Qadi of Aleppo during the Seljuk rule in Syria, destroyed during fighting in the Syrian Civil War in 2013. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0043 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825466 BIB-ID: 2854669 Show less
Public relationsChemins de fer algériens de l'État, Public relationsOffice Algérien d'Action Économique et Touristique, Tourism, Tourism--Algeria--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Algeria
Travel poster published by and for the General Government of Algeria, in particular for the Algerian Tourism and Economy Action Office (OFALAC).... Show moreTravel poster published by and for the General Government of Algeria, in particular for the Algerian Tourism and Economy Action Office (OFALAC). The poster shows some figures in local attire near a village. In the background the outlines of a minaret. Some palm trees in the foreground. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Inscribed: "Office algérien d'action économique et touristique (OFALAC)" and "Published by and for the General Government of Algeria". The poster is titled "Paysage du Sud" (Southern landscape). At the bottom right corner the monogram of the Algerian Railways Company, the Chemins de Fer Algériens (CFA). On the other side the monogram of the OFALAC. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0105 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2621474x BIB-ID: 2800305 Show less
Public relationsSociété générale des transports maritimes à vapeur, Tourism, Tourism--Algeria--20th Century, Ocean liners, Ocean liners--French--20th Century
Vintage travel issued for the French maritime company "Société générale des transports maritimes à vapeur" (General Steam Navigation Company,... Show moreVintage travel issued for the French maritime company "Société générale des transports maritimes à vapeur" (General Steam Navigation Company, usually known simply as S.G.T.M.) advertising the routes connecting Italy to France, Spain and Algeria. The poster depicts a ship, with a map tracing the rotues of the company in the background. Title and date from item.The poster is signed and dated. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0136 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26218252 BIB-ID: 2802039 Show less
Bibby Line Limited, Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Ocean liners, Ocean liners--British--20th Century, Ships, Harbors, Lighthouses
Travel poster promoting cruises of the British maritime company "Bibby Line" to the sunshine destinations of the Mediterranean (Marseilles, Egypt,... Show moreTravel poster promoting cruises of the British maritime company "Bibby Line" to the sunshine destinations of the Mediterranean (Marseilles, Egypt, and Sudan), Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Southern India and Burma (now Myanmar). Art Deco graphics depicts a cruise ship leaving port passing between two lighthouses at the entrance of a harbor. Two traditional Indian-Ocean sailing vessels are crossing its path, all against the clear sea and blue sky. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0031 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25953047 BIB-ID: 2758975 Show less
Public relationsCompagnie générale transatlantique, Tourism, Tourism--Morocco--20th Century, Ocean liners, Ocean liners--French--20th Century
Vintage travel issued by the shipping company "Compagnie Générale Transatlantique" advertising the route connecting Bordeaux in France and Morocco... Show moreVintage travel issued by the shipping company "Compagnie Générale Transatlantique" advertising the route connecting Bordeaux in France and Morocco. The poster depicts local men on camels and donkeys outside a village. In the foreground some trees and a minaret. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster is signed and inscribed "Crété-Corbeil". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0169 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2622172x BIB-ID: 2802323 Show less
Public relationsTlemcen. Chambre d'Industrie Touristique, Tourism, Tourism--Algeria--20th Century, Handicraft industries, Handicraft industries--Algeria, Islamic shrines, Agriculture, Agriculture--Algeria
Travel poster issued by the Tlemcen Chamber for Tourism Industry advertising Tlemcen as a religious destination. The poster depicts various crafts,... Show moreTravel poster issued by the Tlemcen Chamber for Tourism Industry advertising Tlemcen as a religious destination. The poster depicts various crafts, such as carpets, teapots, vases as well as wine and olive oil. In the foreground, framed in an arch, the village on the hills and a shrine. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is titled in the upper right corner "Sidi - Bou - Medine Lieu Saint" (Sidi Boumediene, Holy Shrine). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0153 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26219980 BIB-ID: 2802148 Show less
Public relationsChemins de fer algériens de l'État, Tourism, Tourism--Algeria--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Algeria, Ouled Naïl, Muslim women
Travel poster issued by the Algerian State Railways "Chemins de fer algériens de l'État" (CFAE). The poster shows an Ouled Naïl and advertises... Show moreTravel poster issued by the Algerian State Railways "Chemins de fer algériens de l'État" (CFAE). The poster shows an Ouled Naïl and advertises Biskra and excursions to the Aures Mountains, the Oued Righ region, Touggour , the M'zab, and Southern Algeria and Tunisia. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Text continues: "Excursions dans l'Aures et l'Oued Rhir, vers Touggourt le N'Zab et le grand sud et vers le Sud Tunisien".(Excursions to the Aures Mountains and the Oued Righ , to Touggourt, the M'zab, and Southern Algeria and Tunisia). The image of the poster is titled "Une Ouled Naïl" and signed. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0180 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26223557 BIB-ID: 2798421 Show less
Public relationsChemins de fer algériens de l'État, Tourism, Tourism--Algeria--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Algeria, Ouled Naïl, Muslim women
Travel poster issued by the Algerian State Railways "Chemins de fer algériens de l'État" (CFAE). The poster shows an Ouled Naïl and advertises... Show moreTravel poster issued by the Algerian State Railways "Chemins de fer algériens de l'État" (CFAE). The poster shows an Ouled Naïl and advertises Biskra and excursions to the Aures Mountains, the Oued Righ region, Touggour , the M'zab, and Southern Algeria and Tunisia. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Text continues: "Excursions dans l'Aures et l'Oued Rhir, vers Touggourt le N'Zab et le grand sud et vers le Sud Tunisien".(Excursions to the Aures Mountains and the Oued Righ , to Touggourt, the M'zab, and Southern Algeria and Tunisia). The image of the poster is titled "Une Ouled Naïl" and signed. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0036 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2619210x BIB-ID: 2798421 Show less
Public relationsChemins de fer algériens de l'État, Tourism, Tourism--Algeria--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Algeria, Mausoleums
Travel poster issued by the Algerian national railway company "Chemins de fer algériens de l'État" (CFAE) advertising Touggourt as holiday... Show moreTravel poster issued by the Algerian national railway company "Chemins de fer algériens de l'État" (CFAE) advertising Touggourt as holiday destination. The poster shows a cameleer and, on the background, what possibly resembles the tombs of the kings of the dynasty of Beni Djellab. Title and date from item. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0020 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25947047 BIB-ID: 2758728 Show less
Public relationsCompagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée, Tourism, Tourism--Egypt--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--France, Great Sphinx (Egypt), Pyramids, Pyramids--Egypt
Vintage travel issued by the French railway company "Chemins de fer de Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée" (Paris, Lyons, Mediterranean Railway Company,... Show moreVintage travel issued by the French railway company "Chemins de fer de Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée" (Paris, Lyons, Mediterranean Railway Company, usually known simply as the P.L.M.) advertising the services connecting Paris to Alexandria and Port Said in Egypt. The poster depicts the Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and a man on a camel. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster is signed "H . T. G[?]anconville", inscribed "Nancy - Chromotypographie Berger-Levrault & Cie - Ateliers artistiques", Stamped "Timbre mes 2/10 en sus cen. 20 Oudiné –Tasset ". Text continues: "Paris à Alexandrie: Billets simples 1re Classe 395 F. 2e Classe 275 F. Aller & Retour 1ere Classe 733 F. 2e Classe 508 F. Valable 4 mois. Paris à Port-Said: Billet simples 1re cl. 435 F. ou 471 F. 2e cl. 290 F. ou 310 F. Aller & Retour 1re cl. 805 F. (I) ou 818 (II) F. 2e cl. 530 F. (II) ou 571 F. (I). (I) Valables 4 mois. (II) Valables 3 mois" (Paris to Alexandria: Single tickets 1st Class 395 F. 2nd Class 275 F. Round trip 1st Class 733 F. 2nd Class 508 F. Valid for 4 months. Paris to Port-Said: Single ticket 1st cl. 435 F. or 471 F. 2e cl. 290 F. or 310 F. Round trip 1st cl. 805 F. (I) or 818 (II) F. 2nd cl. 530 F. (II) or 571 F. (I). (I ) Valid for 4 months. (II) Valid for 3 months). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0172 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26222966 BIB-ID: 2802162 Show less
Public relationsCompagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée, Tourism, Tourism--Egypt--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--France, Great Sphinx (Egypt), Pyramids, Pyramids--Egypt
Vintage travel issued by the French railway company "Chemins de fer de Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée" (Paris, Lyons, Mediterranean Railway Company,... Show moreVintage travel issued by the French railway company "Chemins de fer de Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée" (Paris, Lyons, Mediterranean Railway Company, usually known simply as the P.L.M.) advertising the services connecting Paris to Alexandria and Port Said in Egypt. The poster depicts the Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and a man on a camel. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster is signed "H . T. G[?]anconville", inscribed "Nancy - Chromotypographie Berger-Levrault & Cie - Ateliers artistiques", Stamped "Timbre mes 2/10 en sus cen. 20 Oudiné –Tasset ". Text continues: "Paris à Alexandrie: Billets simples 1re Classe 395 F. 2e Classe 275 F. Aller & Retour 1ere Classe 733 F. 2e Classe 508 F. Valable 4 mois. Paris à Port-Said: Billet simples 1re cl. 435 F. ou 471 F. 2e cl. 290 F. ou 310 F. Aller & Retour 1re cl. 805 F. (I) ou 818 (II) F. 2e cl. 530 F. (II) ou 571 F. (I). (I) Valables 4 mois. (II) Valables 3 mois" (Paris to Alexandria: Single tickets 1st Class 395 F. 2nd Class 275 F. Round trip 1st Class 733 F. 2nd Class 508 F. Valid for 4 months. Paris to Port-Said: Single ticket 1st cl. 435 F. or 471 F. 2e cl. 290 F. or 310 F. Round trip 1st cl. 805 F. (I) or 818 (II) F. 2nd cl. 530 F. (II) or 571 F. (I). (I ) Valid for 4 months. (II) Valid for 3 months). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0158 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26220106 BIB-ID: 2802162 Show less
Large vintage poster advertising Naja cigarettes. The poster depicts a red and blue female Egyptian Pharaoh with green eyes, matching the green... Show moreLarge vintage poster advertising Naja cigarettes. The poster depicts a red and blue female Egyptian Pharaoh with green eyes, matching the green snake coming out of the cigarette box. In addition to the brand name, on the pack is written: "Tabac d'Orient - Régie Française" (Oriental Tobacco, French "Régie", that is "monopoly"). Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0214 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26280620 BIB-ID: 2808735 Show less
Vintage poster advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. Colorful poster with a stylized view of the pyramids under a starry night with two men... Show moreVintage poster advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. Colorful poster with a stylized view of the pyramids under a starry night with two men riding camels. In the foreground, the portrait of a child. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed and tagged "S. Callen & Company Ltd. 20, Gerrard St. London W. I." Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0065 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26202384 BIB-ID: 2799334 Show less
Public relationsCompagnie de navigation Nederland, Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Ocean liners, Ocean liners--Dutch--20th Century, Tourism, Tourism--Mediterranean Region--20th Century
Travel poster published by the Dutch navigation company "Nederland" advertising the services of the company in the Mediterranean. The poster... Show moreTravel poster published by the Dutch navigation company "Nederland" advertising the services of the company in the Mediterranean. The poster depicts the portrait of a young Middle Eastern man. On the foreground a coastline. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0098 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26214428 BIB-ID: 2800292 Show less
public relationsOffice de l’Huile d’Olive, Olive oil industry, Olive oil industry--Tunisia, History
Vintage poster issued by the Office de l’Huile d’Olive (Olive Oil Bureau) that was founded in 1930. The poster promotes the consumption of Tunisian... Show moreVintage poster issued by the Office de l’Huile d’Olive (Olive Oil Bureau) that was founded in 1930. The poster promotes the consumption of Tunisian olive oil. The poster depicts a man pouring olive oil with his right hand. His eye represents the Tunisian flag, with the crescent and the red star. He wears a traditional Tunisian hat. In the background, a map of North Africa and Tunisia, with the cities of Bizerte, Tunis, Sousse, Sfax, and Maharès. Olive oil became a symbolic matter of resistance over the colonial power of French administration in Tunisia during the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed and tagged "Damour Publicité - Paris" and "Renseignements à l’office de l’huile d’olive, 27 rue des Pyramides (PARIS)". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0209 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26280085 BIB-ID: 2808693 Show less
Advertising poster for the Tobacco company Gebrüder (Brothers) Crüwell based in Bielefeld, Germany showing an Arab man on a red background smoking... Show moreAdvertising poster for the Tobacco company Gebrüder (Brothers) Crüwell based in Bielefeld, Germany showing an Arab man on a red background smoking tobacco.3 Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. Tagline "Gebr. Crüwell Spezialfabrik für Rauchtabak Bielefeld gegr. 1705" (Brothers Crüwell Factory Specialized in Smoking Tobacco in Bielefeld since 1705) with the logo of the company "Crüwell-Haus Anno domini 1530". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0116 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26216218 BIB-ID: 2743579 Show less
Public relationsSikak Ḥadīd al-Ḥukūmah al-Miṣrīyaht, Public relationsEgyptian State Railways, Telegraphs & Telephones, Tourism Egypt, Tourism Egypt--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Egypt
Travel poster issued by the Egyptian State Railways.The poster is a work by the famous Turkish graphic artist İhap Hulusi Görey, best known for his... Show moreTravel poster issued by the Egyptian State Railways.The poster is a work by the famous Turkish graphic artist İhap Hulusi Görey, best known for his illustrations on posters and labels of several Turkish brands in the Republican era. Born and raised in Cairo, he also designed at least six different posters promoting travel to Egypt. The poster depicts a man in a traditional dress on the foreground and, in the background, a minaret and the Colossi of Memnon. Title from item, date devised. Poster is signed "Ihad Hulusi Istanbul" and "Kalfa" (Atelier Kalfa). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0083 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26207345 BIB-ID: 2799802 Show less
Foire de Meknes., Tourism, Tourism--Morocco--20th Century, Fairs, Fairs--Morocco--20th Century
Pposter advertising the Meknes Fair of 1930. The poster shows people gathering outside a village with animals for the fair. Title and date from item... Show morePposter advertising the Meknes Fair of 1930. The poster shows people gathering outside a village with animals for the fair. Title and date from item. The poster is signed. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0124 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26217648 BIB-ID: 2802004 Show less
Public relationsSikak Ḥadīd al-Ḥukūmah al-ʻIrāqīyah, Tourism, Tourism--Iraq--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Iraq
Travel poster issued by Iraq Railways advertising Iraq and Kirkuk as tourist destinations. The poster depicts the front of a locomotive and men in... Show moreTravel poster issued by Iraq Railways advertising Iraq and Kirkuk as tourist destinations. The poster depicts the front of a locomotive and men in Kurdish dresses. On the background the citadel of Kirkuk. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Dobson's stamp on the lower left corner of the poster. Main Heritage Display General HC.GM.P.2019.0093 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26211531 BIB-ID: 2800123 Show less
Vintage travel poster advertising the The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, depicting the King David Tower and the hotel itself. Title from item, date... Show moreVintage travel poster advertising the The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, depicting the King David Tower and the hotel itself. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster is titled, signed "J.P" and tagged. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0055 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26201641 BIB-ID: 2799298 Show less