Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Souvenir Album –Synagogue Inauguration in Cuba, 1955

Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Souvenir inauguración Oficial de la Casa y Templo de la Comunidad Hebrea de Cuba {Souvenir of inauguration of Cuban Jewish Community Synagogue], October 1955.
24 large photographs (25 X 20.5 cm) black and white, of inauguration ceremony of synagogue with relevant newspaper clippings. Pasted in an album bearing a title with the description of the event, illustrations of Star of David and the synagogue.
The album was presented to Dr. Yosef Keissari, Israeli Ambassador to Cuba, the Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista and the Military Leadership also appear in the album.
35.5 X 28.5 cm. Photographs in very good condition. Edges of leaves and cover of album somewhat torn.
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