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Rambles in Cairo (1917)

Devonshire, R. L., Mrs., b. 1864 · Cairo : The Sphinx Printing Press · leaf 147

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ed for other property of the same value. 94 RAMBLES IN CAIRO rectangular pillars which divides it into liwans exactly like a mosque.Perhaps the least damaged parts are the ceilings which are of a marvellousbeauty ; their design reminded me very much of that of Nassers ceilingat the Citadel, but in… … Ihot ClKitioton.Porch of ruined Baths of the Emir Beshtak. hope that the original paint might still be found underneath. There isalso a sadly damaged door of polygonal marqueterie leading into a passage;it could probably be repaired by some of Cairos skilful wood workers.The facade of this noble…

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