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Quarter-plate. In the harbour Kyrenia : cut out wood has just been brought from Maramania, Asia Minor.

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151 x 198 mm. A view showing the remaining spire on the west front of the Cathedral of St Nicholas with low buildings in the foreground.

Scope and Contents 171 x 113 mm. Woodburytype. A view showing a group of Cypriot men in various attitudes. A carefully composed group which illustrates Thomson's perfectionist approach to his craft: 'The accompanying group was taken in front of the ancient Cathedral (now a mosque) of St Sophia. A friendly-disposed crowd of spectators had gathered round the mosque to witness the process of photographing the exterior of the building, and while the pious moslems held themselves aloof, a large number of...

Scope and Contents 182 x 119 mm. Autotype. A view looking over the town from the outer ramparts, with palms and small houses in the foreground and minarets on the horizon: 'Nicosia may be seen to greatest advantage from the summit of its wall. In the distance rises a forest of tapering minarets, that contrast well with graceful palms, and with the undulating lines of foliage that mark the sites of the gardens of the metropolis. The atmosphere, obscured by a heat-haze, imparts a soft, but indescribable,...

Scope and Contents 180 x 117 mm. Autotype. A view looking between clumps of palm trees towards minarets in the distance: 'These heavenward-pointing spires of a crushed and heavy laden race vie with Nature in adorning the scene ... The photograph affords a most attractive glimpse of the capital, which here appears to be a perfect garden of cultivation. The picture faithfully represents a portion of the outskirts of the town, but many quarters are to be found in which desolation reigns supreme' (Thomson...

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Scope and Contents From the File:

An album containing postcard views of Cyprus. The postcards are by a variety of photographers and publishers.

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An album containing postcard views of Cyprus. The postcards are by a variety of photographers and publishers.

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An album containing postcard views of Cyprus. The postcards are by a variety of photographers and publishers.

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176 x 120 mm. Autotype. A view showing two Cypriots standing on the city walls with hills and the road from Nicosia visible in the distance.

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Two prints, measuring 233 x 173 mm. When joined, they form a panoramic view of the old city walls from the harbour, with sailing ships moored at the wharf on the left hand side, and the ruins of St Katherine's Church visible beyond the walls on the right hand print.

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An album containing postcard views of Cyprus. The postcards are by a variety of photographers and publishers.

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Quarter-plate. Seen from Kyrenia.