Bidspirit auction | The Bank of Valero –

The Bank of Valero – The First Hebrew Bank in Eretz Israel, 1848–1915 Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, 2013 - A beautifully produced visual album devoted to the history of the Valero Bank – the first Hebrew bank in Eretz Israel, which operated in Jerusalem from 1848 to 1915. Featuring rare historical photographs, receipts, documents, postcards, and archival materials from public and private collections, this bilingual volume tells the story of the Valero family and their pioneering role in the local economy under Ottoman rule. Hardcover, bilingual Hebrew-English edition, excellent condition. Published by the Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, 2013 Approx. 22 x 27 cm | Dozens of full-color pages