1911 Alexandria Egypt Sidi Gaber Mosque Minaret Divided Back Postcard For Sale

This vintage divided back postcard, postmarked 1911, features a beautiful hand-colored lithograph of the Sidi Gaber Mosque (Mosquée Sidi Gaber) in Alexandria, Egypt. The scene showcases the intricate architecture of the mosque and its prominent minaret. In the foreground, two figures are depicted, including one kneeling with a basket. The reverse side includes a handwritten message identifying the site as a \'Mohamedan Church\' and bears a clear Alexandria postmark dated November 13, 1911.

• Era: Divided Back
• Category: Churches
• Location/Subject: Alexandria, Egypt
• Publisher: Ala
• Condition: Very Good; posted with 1911 Alexandria postmark. Minor corner wear and some visible foxing/spotting on the left side of the front image.
• Postmark: Nov 13, 1911

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