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Distant view of Socotra, 1870 - 1900

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/7

Scope and Contents

140 x 101 mm. An amateur snapshot taken from on board ship and looking towards the mountains of Socotra, an island 150 miles off Cape Guardafui and formerly part of the Eastern Aden Protectorate. Photographer unknown, probably the compiler of the album.

Dates

  • Creation: 1870 - 1900

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fairish condition, some fading.

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate..

Finding aid date

2011-01-25 16:21:48+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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