Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
"Har Zion" Pharmacy in Jerusalem – Large Photograph
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Photograph of "Har Zion" pharmacy and the pharmacist Chaim Hausdorff. [Jerusalem, early 20th century ].
Rabbi Chaim (Eliezer) Hausdorff (born in Jerusalem, 1864, died in New York, 1940). Wrote several books, including: "Davar BeIto – Diney Uminhagei Erev Pesach Shechal BeShabat", in which he signs "Chaim Hausdorff, member of medical assistance of American Zionists [Hadassa]…". Son of Rabbi Azriel Zelig Hausdorff, of the constructors of "Batey Machase" in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem and a well known figure in the Jerusalem Yishuv. 50.5X33.5 cm. Fair condition. Tears to corners and borders, slight damages, stains. Wooden frame 68X47.5 cm, restored. A later description in pen on back side.
Rabbi Chaim (Eliezer) Hausdorff (born in Jerusalem, 1864, died in New York, 1940). Wrote several books, including: "Davar BeIto – Diney Uminhagei Erev Pesach Shechal BeShabat", in which he signs "Chaim Hausdorff, member of medical assistance of American Zionists [Hadassa]…". Son of Rabbi Azriel Zelig Hausdorff, of the constructors of "Batey Machase" in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem and a well known figure in the Jerusalem Yishuv. 50.5X33.5 cm. Fair condition. Tears to corners and borders, slight damages, stains. Wooden frame 68X47.5 cm, restored. A later description in pen on back side.
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