Record of the Activities of the Pro-Jerusalem Society from 1918-1920 – London, 1921 – Photographs and Maps

Record of the Activities of the Pro-Jerusalem Society from 1918-1920 – London, 1921 – Photographs and Maps
Two books, edited by Charles Robert Ashbee, recording the operations of the Pro-Jerusalem Society and outlining its plans during 1918-1922. London, 1921-1924. English. (Originally) bound together.
* Jerusalem 1918-1920, Being the Records of the Pro Jerusalem Council during the period of the British Military Administration. London, 1921.
The book contains 79 photographs, sketches and maps (some are plates). These include: Two folded maps of Jerusalem (Town Planning Scheme) and many photographs of the Old City of Jerusalem.
* Jerusalem 1920-1922: Being the records of the Pro Jerusalem council during the first two years of the civil administration. London, 1924.
This book contains 69 photographs, sketches and maps (some plates) including: a folded sketch of the interior of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a folded zoning map of Jerusalem, sketches of the Talpiot neighborhood, photographs of the Old City Gates, etc.
Both books are bound together. The cover bears the symbol of the Pro Jerusalem Society which integrates a Star of David, crosses and a crescent with the verse "Walk about Zion and go round about the towers thereof ". The years 1918-1920 appear next to the symbol.
The "Pro-Jerusalem Society" was founded in 1918 by the first British governor of Jerusalem, Sir Ronald Storrs, and operated in Jerusalem until the end of the British Mandate. The goal of this society was to develop Jerusalem while preserving its historic sites. Among other activities, the society cleaned and preserved the Tower of David, renovated and restored the ceramic tiles of the Dome of the Rock, constructed public buildings, restored historic structures, planted trees, and more.
XV, [1], 87, [1] pp + plates; XVI, 109 pages + plates. 29 cm. Overall good condition. Foxing throughout the book. Bookplate and pen inscription on front endpapers. Minor defects. Small tears and damages to binding.