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In Lady Oliphant’s Drawing-room – Exhibition Catalogue, Haifa Museums & The National Maritime Museum, 2000 - A fascinating exhibition catalogue titled “In Lady Oliphant’s Drawing-room”, published for the 2000 exhibition at Haifa Museums and The National Maritime Museum. The volume explores the life and legacy of Alice Oliphant and her husband Laurence Oliphant, the British author, diplomat, and mystic who was a passionate supporter of the Jewish return to the Land of Israel in the late 19th century. Richly illustrated with color and monochrome reproductions, the catalogue presents watercolours and drawings by artists such as Jamesina Waller and John Walker, depicting scenes of Haifa, Akko, Galilee, and Jerusalem under Ottoman rule. 📖 Details:  • Publisher: Haifa Museums / The National Maritime Museum  • Year: 2000  • Languages: Hebrew and English  • Binding: Softcover (slightly stained)  • Condition: Very good, corners lightly worn  • Size: 27 × 22 cm  • Pages: 60 A rare and collectible exhibition catalogue, combining art, history, and culture — offering a vivid window into 19th-century life in the Holy Land through the eyes of the Oliphants and their circle.