Two books in English bound together (in the original), which summarize the activities of the Pro-Jerusalem Society and its programs 1918-1922, edited by Charles Robert Ashbee, London, 1921-1924. The Pro-Jerusalem Society’s emblem appears on the book’s binding; it integrates symbols of the three religions in it: a star of David, crosses, and the crescent moon; and the verse: “Surround Zion and encircle it.” The year detail 1918-1922 is beside the emblem (the years with which the book deals). * Jerusalem 1918-1920, Being the Records of the Pro Jerusalem Council during the period of the British Military Administration. London, 1921. The book includes 79 pictures, diagrams and maps (some are plates). Highlights: Two folded maps of Jerusalem (Town Planning Scheme) and many photographs of the Old City of Jerusalem. * Jerusalem 1920-1922, Being the Records of the Pro Jerusalem Council during the First Two Years of the Civil Administration. London, 1924. The book includes 69 photographs, diagrams and maps (some are plates). Highlights: Folded diagram of the interior of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a folded zoning map of Jerusalem, diagrams of the Talpiot neighborhood, photographs of the Old City gates, and more. The Pro-Jerusalem Society was established in 1918 by the governor of Jerusalem, Sir Ronald Storrs, and was active in Jerusalem until the end of the British Mandate. The goal of the society was to develop Jerusalem while preserving its historic areas. It dealt with, inter alia, cleaning and restoring David’s Citadel, renovating and restoring the ceramic tiles of the Dome of the Rock, erecting public buildings, preserving historic buildings, planting trees in the city, and more. 87, [1], XV, [1] page + plates; 109, XVI pp + plates. 29 cm. Overall fine condition.