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A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A collection of monochrome postcards of Zanzibar scenes, possibly published by A.C. Gomes and Sons.

Scope and Contents 143 x 83 mm. A view looking north-east over the waterfront rooftops towards the Beit el Ajei with the harbour in the distance. The old Consualte stands at the northern end of Main Street and was first occupied in that capacity by Captian Hamerton, English Consul to Zanzibar 1841-1857. A note in pencil on the reverse reads : Architect General. Architects : Mr J H Sinclair, Acting Brit. Agent and Consul General, who has been responsible for all the buildings of any architetural interest in...

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170 x 135 mm. The caption continues: 'Young Zanzibar's try their skill with home made canoes which are often very skilful and ingenious copies of the fishing canoes used by their fathers.'

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210 x 160 mm.

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155 x 180 mm. The caption continues: 'This is the stage at which cloves are harvested. They are the flower buds of the clove tree just before bursting into blossom.' There is a Dorien Leigh Limited 'Photograph on loan' stamp on the reverse.

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239 x 189 mm. A view showing a shamba, or plantation, of clove trees. By the end of the nineeenth centry, due largely to the foresight of Seyyid Barghash in expanding the spice industry, Zanzibar and Pemba were prodicing nearly ninety percent of the world supply of cloves.

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160 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'No matter what time of day or night it is the rattling sound of the coffee seller's hand announce that he is constantly on the lookout for a prospective customer. The deep brass pot of conical shape is kept constantly heated by a small charcoal fire which burns beneath. The coffee is served without sugar or milk and whilst a customer drinks his cup of coffee he is informed of the news of the day by the vendor who stands by.'

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210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'With two coffee cups rattling in the right hand and a large coffe (sic) pot in the left, these picturesque vendors seek customers in the streets of Zanzibar. The coffee is kept hot by means of a small charcoal fire which is kept burning underneath.'

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210 x 160 mm.

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160 x 160 mm.

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110 x 160 mm.

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130 x 85 mm.

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200 x 215 mm.

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160 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'This picture gives some idea of the beautifully ornamented poops of the Arabian dhows which visit East Africa each year with the monsoon.'

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215 x 165 mm.