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Author: [PHOTOGRAPHY - MIDDLE EAST].
Title: [Collection of eleven snapshots from the Middle East].[Iraq?, early 1920s]. With 11 snapshots (all ca. 6 x 9 cm). Housed in a clear plastic sleeve.
Description: [11] photographs.Collection of 11 snapshots from the early 1920s, likely taken by a British soldier stationed in the Middle East. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly where these photographs were taken, but presumably in Mesopotamia (present day Iraq). Great Britain was actively involved in Mesopotamia from 1914-1932. Prior to the First World War, a large portion of the Middle East was in the hands of the Ottoman Empire. However, when the Ottomans sided with Germany in 1914, Great Britain sent forces to Mesopotamia to protect the Anglo-Persian oil fields. The British army initially suffered a major defeat, but eventually gained the upper hand and captured Baghdad in 1917. In 1920, after the Ottoman Empire was partitioned, the United Kingdom formally established control in the region under a mandate of the League of Nations. However, the Iraqi people resented this idea and revolted. In 1922 Great Britain and Iraq then signed the Anglo-Iraqi Treaty, in which Iraq was given the right for self-government, while Great Britain stayed in control of the country's foreign policy. This would last until Iraq's independence in 1932.The present snapshots were taken in the early days of British control in the region and depict the atmosphere at the time. They show the daily life of locals, including women collecting water from the river, men standing guard, and the hustle and bustle in the streets. Also included are various group photos of British soldiers and locals.The photographs show some traces of wear around the corners and edges, but are overall in good condition.
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Title: [Collection of eleven snapshots from the Middle East].[Iraq?, early 1920s]. With 11 snapshots (all ca. 6 x 9 cm). Housed in a clear plastic sleeve.
Description: [11] photographs.Collection of 11 snapshots from the early 1920s, likely taken by a British soldier stationed in the Middle East. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly where these photographs were taken, but presumably in Mesopotamia (present day Iraq). Great Britain was actively involved in Mesopotamia from 1914-1932. Prior to the First World War, a large portion of the Middle East was in the hands of the Ottoman Empire. However, when the Ottomans sided with Germany in 1914, Great Britain sent forces to Mesopotamia to protect the Anglo-Persian oil fields. The British army initially suffered a major defeat, but eventually gained the upper hand and captured Baghdad in 1917. In 1920, after the Ottoman Empire was partitioned, the United Kingdom formally established control in the region under a mandate of the League of Nations. However, the Iraqi people resented this idea and revolted. In 1922 Great Britain and Iraq then signed the Anglo-Iraqi Treaty, in which Iraq was given the right for self-government, while Great Britain stayed in control of the country's foreign policy. This would last until Iraq's independence in 1932.The present snapshots were taken in the early days of British control in the region and depict the atmosphere at the time. They show the daily life of locals, including women collecting water from the river, men standing guard, and the hustle and bustle in the streets. Also included are various group photos of British soldiers and locals.The photographs show some traces of wear around the corners and edges, but are overall in good condition.
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Price: EUR 1800.00 = appr. US$ 1956.32 Seller: A. Asher & Co. B.V.
- Book number: ABC_48727
- Book number: ABC_48727