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Jerusalem, Piece of Paradise - Arabic Palestinian Poster - Jerusalem. “The Prophet, peace be upon him, said that whoever wishes to see a piece of Paradise, let him see Jerusalem.” Illustrated poster with a photograph of the Temple Mount and illustrations of a palm tree, a crescent moon, stars, alongside two illustrations titled in Hebrew of the Temple Mount and the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron. The poster lists Jerusalem’s many names in Arabic, while referencing the holy prophets of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Arabic. An extraordinary Palestinian Arab poster that combines Hebrew, conveying a message of peace and brotherhood. Palestine, apparently circa the 19th or the early 20th century. Approximately 50x20 cm. Good condition, fold marks, creases, stains, wear.