The Ibrahim Salem Collection of Syria and Lebanon

Foreword

Ibrahim Salem is an old friend of mine, and we share the same hobbies and interests. Although we live apart, we remain in constant contact. Ibrahim is a rare kind of gentleman, honest, sincere, generous, and very meticulous in detail. He possesses an excellent knowledge of history, geography, art, and antiquities, and he has an eye that picks out minute details, which I consider amazing. It's no wonder that his beloved bird is the owl.

We shared great times related to our common hobby; we both learned from each other and enjoyed the time that flew by without feeling that we spent hours and hours, even though it wasn't enough. From the core of my heart, I enjoy every time we share things that we admire and love.

I am honored to write this forward to Mr. Salem's auction of the Levant (Lebanon & Syria), where collectors will see excellent material never seen before. I do admire his selective collection and the rarities that go back decades.

I wish Ibrahim success in his auction results, which he has built over five decades. In addition, I want to wish the bidders good luck and the winners a great congratulations. I am still wondering...

Introduction

This lavishly ilustrated 396 page book is a spectacular showcase of the Lebanese and Syrian Banknote Collections put together by Ibrahim Salem. The remarkable collection, spanning over 100 years of Levantine history, is certainly one of the finest ever assembled, and the book has illustrations of both sides of every note, in addition to providing a wealth of information on the notes and the wider history of the region.

Distributed by Noonans Mayfair on behalf of Ibrahim Salem, this book is certain to be a prize addition to any numismatic library.

Ordering the Book

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