Bound Volume of Kol-Shei Egyptian Illustrated Magazine, Cairo, 1929–1930
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Original bound volume of the Egyptian illustrated weekly Kol-Shei wa Al Alam / كل شيء والعالم, containing numerous issues from 1929/ 1930. Richly illustrated with period photography, personalities, society, politics, technology and international events. Period bound in Tripoli, Lebanon, with the stamp of Librairie Al Ahrar.
Item Details
Period/Date: 1929 / 1930
Country/Origin: Egypt, Cairo
Material: Printed paper, cloth covered board binding
Condition: Fair antique condition. Considerable age toning and staining throughout, with wear, abrasions and losses to the cloth binding and corners. Interior remains substantially intact, readable and richly illustrated. Wear is consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: 29 x 21 x 5 cm
Weight: Unknown
Provenance: Period bound in Tripoli, Lebanon, bearing the binder/bookseller stamp of Librairie Al Ahrar / مكتبة الأحرار.
Maker/Manufacturer: Dar Al-Hilal دار الهلال
Style: Early 20th century Arabic illustrated periodical
Restoration/Repairs: No modern restoration observed. Binding shows historic wear and possible old stabilization consistent with long-term use.
Signature/Marks: Printed publication titles, issue numbers and dates throughout. Visible examples include Issue No. 216, Cairo, 29 December 1929, and later issues extending into 1930.
Reference/ Inventory Number: DT-0143
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