Four Guides to Palestine – for British Army Soldiers during the Mandate Period

Four Guides to Palestine – for British Army Soldiers during the Mandate Period
Four guides to Palestine, for British Army soldiers. 1940s. English.
1. Haifa Guide. A guide tor the city of Haifa published by the advertising agencies "Carmel" and "Zura", sponsored by Haifa Jewish Hospitality Committee. Printed by Oth, Haifa, [late 1930s or 1940s]. The guide includes information about Haifa, addresses of different businesses, hotels, synagogues, churches and mosques, advertisements and more. At the end of the guide appears a folding map of the city.
26 pp (pp. 19-26 are printed on a folded sheet on the back of the map of Haifa), 16 cm.
2. Pocket Guide to Palestine, by Gail Hoffman. Published by Peltours, Azriel press, Jerusalem, [1940].
A detailed pocket guide to Palestine dealing with geography, trade and measurement systems, history, and more. It includes advertisements and useful information. Mentioned at the beginning of the guide is the fact that it was printed "As a greeting of welcome to members of His Majesty's Forces and the Second Australian Imperial Force now stationed in Palestine ".
144 pp, 14 cm. Loose cover.
3. Short Handbook of Palestine. Published by G.S.I. H.Q. [General Staff Intelligence Headquarters]. [Palestine?], 1944.
A detailed guide to Palestine, about history, climate, geography, administration systems, economy, and more. Includes a folding map of railways around the country and four folding plates with climate charts. On the front cover appears "Restricted".
72 pp +[5] plate, 19 cm.
4. Some Details of the Tours, Forces Information Bureau [ca. 1945-1948].
A leaflet listing optional lodging and touring possibilities offered to British soldiers stationed in the country, including small illustrations and a map of Jerusalem.
Folded leaflet, [8] pp, 15 cm.
Condition varies. Good overall condition.