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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Portrait photograph of David Ben-Gurion, signed by hand on the right, in English.
35X28 cm. Good condition. Slight creases. Signature faded.
35X28 cm. Good condition. Slight creases. Signature faded.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Condolence Letter on parchment, signed by David Ben-Gurion (in pen). With original envelope (Stamped on the envelope: "State of Israel, Ministry of Defense, Provisional Government").
The letter states that Yehudah Gelfner was killed in the line of duty in Nizanim on 8.6.48. Yehudah was the only son of Shoshana (Rosa) and Shlomo who made Aliya from Buenos Aires. Yehudah joined the "Haganah" and did not take advantage of the privilege as an only child to be exempt from serving in combat zones and was sent to the Negev. When his mother heard that he was killed she committed suicide out of despair and grief.
17 cm, good condition, tear on the envelope.
The letter states that Yehudah Gelfner was killed in the line of duty in Nizanim on 8.6.48. Yehudah was the only son of Shoshana (Rosa) and Shlomo who made Aliya from Buenos Aires. Yehudah joined the "Haganah" and did not take advantage of the privilege as an only child to be exempt from serving in combat zones and was sent to the Negev. When his mother heard that he was killed she committed suicide out of despair and grief.
17 cm, good condition, tear on the envelope.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $575
Including buyer's premium
1. Letter of condolence on parchment to the family of the soldier Haim Hubara, signed personally by David Ben-Gurion. Attached are official documents issued by the Ministry of Defense to the soldier's family. 16X13.5 cm, good condition.
2. Letter of condolence on parchment to the family of the soldier Captain Aryeh Leslie Ostrov, signed personally by Ben-Gurion. Attached are official documents on behalf of the Ministry of Defense to the soldier's family. 16X13.5 cm, good condition.
2. Letter of condolence on parchment to the family of the soldier Captain Aryeh Leslie Ostrov, signed personally by Ben-Gurion. Attached are official documents on behalf of the Ministry of Defense to the soldier's family. 16X13.5 cm, good condition.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium
Memoires, David Ben-Gurion. Tel-Aviv: Am Oved, 1971-1973. Vol.1-3.
Three volumes of the book "Memoires" by David Ben-Gurion. Short dedications appear on the title pages, dated, handwritten and signed by Ben-Gurion: "to Haim Gvati, with friendship, D. Ben-Gurion". Gvati (1901-1990) – Knesset Member, Minister, and farmer, of Kibbutz Gvat founders. Served as Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Secretary of "Kibbutzim Union", Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Health and Minister of Development. Won the Prize of Israel in 1982 for "special contribution to society and the state of Israel through work and industry".
Three dedications. Good condition. Spotting, tears on the books' dust jackets.
Three volumes of the book "Memoires" by David Ben-Gurion. Short dedications appear on the title pages, dated, handwritten and signed by Ben-Gurion: "to Haim Gvati, with friendship, D. Ben-Gurion". Gvati (1901-1990) – Knesset Member, Minister, and farmer, of Kibbutz Gvat founders. Served as Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Secretary of "Kibbutzim Union", Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Health and Minister of Development. Won the Prize of Israel in 1982 for "special contribution to society and the state of Israel through work and industry".
Three dedications. Good condition. Spotting, tears on the books' dust jackets.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium
A two-pages long letter, handwritten by Ben-Gurion, addressed to B.Z. Ilan, Sde Boker, April 10, 1954. Signed.
The letter concerns the goals of the youth in the army, the Nachal and the Hachshara. Among other things, Ben-Gurion writes: "Eshkol was here this morning and I told him about the complaints of the Group's committee. He agreed of course that this is absurd. I summoned immediately the committee members, and Eshkol promised them all the necessary assistance needed for their settlement…I have to admit that I had some concerns about the Nachal…".
[2] leaves, 19 cm, good-fair condition, missing corner on upper right side (with text omission), one leaf professionally restored.
The letter concerns the goals of the youth in the army, the Nachal and the Hachshara. Among other things, Ben-Gurion writes: "Eshkol was here this morning and I told him about the complaints of the Group's committee. He agreed of course that this is absurd. I summoned immediately the committee members, and Eshkol promised them all the necessary assistance needed for their settlement…I have to admit that I had some concerns about the Nachal…".
[2] leaves, 19 cm, good-fair condition, missing corner on upper right side (with text omission), one leaf professionally restored.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
Envelope with 9 "HaDo'ar HaIvri" stamps (no tabs), with a postal ink stamp of 16.5 1948. David Ben-Gurion's signature was added on the envelope, in pen, in Hebrew and in English.
The first "Do'ar Ivri" series of stamps was designed by Otte Wallish (1906-1977), right after the declaration of independence. The series consists of ten different stamps and bear the inscription "Do'ar Ivri" since during the printing of the stamps the official name of the state of Israel was not yet determined.
Envelope 10X19 cm. Good condition.
The first "Do'ar Ivri" series of stamps was designed by Otte Wallish (1906-1977), right after the declaration of independence. The series consists of ten different stamps and bear the inscription "Do'ar Ivri" since during the printing of the stamps the official name of the state of Israel was not yet determined.
Envelope 10X19 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium
Caricature in color of David Ben-Gurion, by the illustrator Joseph Ross. Ink and color on tracing paper. Signed by Ross (Hebrew and English) and by Ben-Gurion.
Joseph Ross (1911-1991) made Aliya to Eretz Israel from Belgium in 1935. Even though he never studied art or drawing, he was one of the first illustrators in the Yishuv and his works were published in most daily papers in Israel and abroad.
35X25 cm, good condition, glue marks at the corners, mounted on paper.
From the collection of Teddy and Tamar Kollek.
Joseph Ross (1911-1991) made Aliya to Eretz Israel from Belgium in 1935. Even though he never studied art or drawing, he was one of the first illustrators in the Yishuv and his works were published in most daily papers in Israel and abroad.
35X25 cm, good condition, glue marks at the corners, mounted on paper.
From the collection of Teddy and Tamar Kollek.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,625
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David Ben-Gurion, bronze sculpture (bust). Signed on the base: "with appreciation Ezra Balilius".
Height: 22 cm. Width of base: 10 cm.
From the collection of Teddy and Tamar Kollek.
Height: 22 cm. Width of base: 10 cm.
From the collection of Teddy and Tamar Kollek.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $1,500
Unsold
22 documents from the estate of minister Bechor-Shalom Sheetrit, 1940s through 1960s.
Bechor-Shalom Sheetrit (1895-1967) was the first Minister of Police in the young State of Israel. Apart from his public and legal involvement during the Yishuv period, he was a member of Minhelet HaAm and one of the Independence Scroll signatories (the only one who was born in Eretz Israel). Served as a Knesset Member six times and quitted this position only one month prior to his death. Was the first Minister of Police from the days of the provisional government (May 1948) until his retirement and served as Minister of Minority Affairs during the existence of this office. Served as a member of the Judges Appointment committee from the day it was founded until his very last day. Throughout his service as a Knesset Member, he served several times as Minister of Postal Services. Shitrit was the Minister who held the same office for the longest time (18 years and a half).
The collection includes: a typewritten letter, signed by David Ben-Gurion, addressed to "all of the government members", concerning a leak to "Yediot Ahronot" newspaper of the contents of a meeting between the American Secretary of State John Foster Dulles concerning the evacuation of Gaza and Sharm-el Shiekh (January 1, 1957). • A typewritten letter from Moshe Dayan, signed. • A short report regarding the establishment of an "institute for integration of exiles in Israel". Attached to this report is a short letter from Golda Meir (Foreign Minister), signed by her.• A letter from Pinchas Rosen, concerning "the Committee of Seven" that investigated the "Lavon Affair" and additional letters regarding this affair. • Photo of the Government Members in the house of President Yitzchak Ben-Zvi, 1965. • A handwritten draft of a letter, to David Ben-Gurion (March 1949): "I left today bitterly disappointed; I saw myself as a student being tested…and not as an equal government member…". • A typewritten speech aimed at collecting funds for the state of Israel. • Copy of a letter to Haim Shorer, editor of “Davar” newspaper, concerning the prisoners’ uprising in “Shata” prison (“Shata Rebellion”, August 1958). Signed by Shitrit. Attached is a long letter from Shorer regarding the paper’s policy. • Handwritten texts, concerning the founding of “HaMa’arach” faction, 1964. • Calling card of Pola Ben-Gurion; on the reverse- a handwritten invitation to Pola and David Ben-Gurion’s grandson Yariv Ben-Eliezer’s Bar Mitzvah; additional letter from Pola Ben-Gurion. • A printer poster, “guidelines of the government plan”, November 1955.
Numerous documents calssified “Personal / Confidential”.
Total of 22 documents. Several documents consist of several leaves. Sizes and conditions vary.
Bechor-Shalom Sheetrit (1895-1967) was the first Minister of Police in the young State of Israel. Apart from his public and legal involvement during the Yishuv period, he was a member of Minhelet HaAm and one of the Independence Scroll signatories (the only one who was born in Eretz Israel). Served as a Knesset Member six times and quitted this position only one month prior to his death. Was the first Minister of Police from the days of the provisional government (May 1948) until his retirement and served as Minister of Minority Affairs during the existence of this office. Served as a member of the Judges Appointment committee from the day it was founded until his very last day. Throughout his service as a Knesset Member, he served several times as Minister of Postal Services. Shitrit was the Minister who held the same office for the longest time (18 years and a half).
The collection includes: a typewritten letter, signed by David Ben-Gurion, addressed to "all of the government members", concerning a leak to "Yediot Ahronot" newspaper of the contents of a meeting between the American Secretary of State John Foster Dulles concerning the evacuation of Gaza and Sharm-el Shiekh (January 1, 1957). • A typewritten letter from Moshe Dayan, signed. • A short report regarding the establishment of an "institute for integration of exiles in Israel". Attached to this report is a short letter from Golda Meir (Foreign Minister), signed by her.• A letter from Pinchas Rosen, concerning "the Committee of Seven" that investigated the "Lavon Affair" and additional letters regarding this affair. • Photo of the Government Members in the house of President Yitzchak Ben-Zvi, 1965. • A handwritten draft of a letter, to David Ben-Gurion (March 1949): "I left today bitterly disappointed; I saw myself as a student being tested…and not as an equal government member…". • A typewritten speech aimed at collecting funds for the state of Israel. • Copy of a letter to Haim Shorer, editor of “Davar” newspaper, concerning the prisoners’ uprising in “Shata” prison (“Shata Rebellion”, August 1958). Signed by Shitrit. Attached is a long letter from Shorer regarding the paper’s policy. • Handwritten texts, concerning the founding of “HaMa’arach” faction, 1964. • Calling card of Pola Ben-Gurion; on the reverse- a handwritten invitation to Pola and David Ben-Gurion’s grandson Yariv Ben-Eliezer’s Bar Mitzvah; additional letter from Pola Ben-Gurion. • A printer poster, “guidelines of the government plan”, November 1955.
Numerous documents calssified “Personal / Confidential”.
Total of 22 documents. Several documents consist of several leaves. Sizes and conditions vary.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
About 50 notes and letters sent to Mira Avrech by politicians and cultural figures. Israel, 1960-2001.
Mira Avrech (1925-2013) was a journalist, author of the popular gossip column "Miri Avrech tells about men and women" in "Yediot Achronot" paper. Her writing was said to be fair and not offensive. Among her close friends were Pola and David Ben-Gurion, ambassadors and diplomats, as well as high officials and generals, who were often her guests.
Among the documents: two notes from David Ben-Gurion (hand written, signed, from 1968 and 1970, with adhesive tape). Letters from Abba Eban, Moshe Dayan, Haim and Ora Herzog, Eli Wallach, Marcel Marceau (handwritten personal letters, signed), Yael Dayan (personal letters from the early 1960s), Josephine Baker, Charles Aznavour, Teddy Kollek (about the opening of the Israel Museum), greeting from Ezer and Reuma Weizmann from 2001, a printed and hand signed letter from Eleanor Roosevelt, a printed and hand signed letter from Jehan Sadat, and more.
Sizes and conditions vary.
Mira Avrech (1925-2013) was a journalist, author of the popular gossip column "Miri Avrech tells about men and women" in "Yediot Achronot" paper. Her writing was said to be fair and not offensive. Among her close friends were Pola and David Ben-Gurion, ambassadors and diplomats, as well as high officials and generals, who were often her guests.
Among the documents: two notes from David Ben-Gurion (hand written, signed, from 1968 and 1970, with adhesive tape). Letters from Abba Eban, Moshe Dayan, Haim and Ora Herzog, Eli Wallach, Marcel Marceau (handwritten personal letters, signed), Yael Dayan (personal letters from the early 1960s), Josephine Baker, Charles Aznavour, Teddy Kollek (about the opening of the Israel Museum), greeting from Ezer and Reuma Weizmann from 2001, a printed and hand signed letter from Eleanor Roosevelt, a printed and hand signed letter from Jehan Sadat, and more.
Sizes and conditions vary.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Three certificates granted to Victor Stark, Consul of Yugoslavia in Israel.
• Letter of ordination as "Honorary Consul of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in Haifa". Signed by Yitzchak Ben-Zvi and Golda Meir. April 29, 1957. Hebrew and French.
• Ordination certificate – Consul in Israel on behalf of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, 1957. Signed by Josip Broz Tito. Slovanian.
• Certificate granted to Victor Stark on behalf of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, November 1949. Slovanian.
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• Letter of ordination as "Honorary Consul of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in Haifa". Signed by Yitzchak Ben-Zvi and Golda Meir. April 29, 1957. Hebrew and French.
• Ordination certificate – Consul in Israel on behalf of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, 1957. Signed by Josip Broz Tito. Slovanian.
• Certificate granted to Victor Stark on behalf of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, November 1949. Slovanian.
Sizes and conditions vary.
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Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
October 29, 2014
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Collection of about 300 signatures, letters and autographs of Jewish famous figures, Zionist leaders, Knesset members, mayors, cultural figures, authors, poets, historians and more. Including: Haim Weizmann, Yitzchak Ben-Zvi, Zalman Shazar, Hemda Ben-Yehuda, Golda Meir, Avigdor HaMeiri, Moshe Sharet, David Remez, manuscript by Abba Ahimeir (tens of leaves) about Jewish history during Napoleon's period, Aleksander Ziskind Rabinovitz, Shaul Pinchas Rabinovitch, Nahum Gutman, Joseph Yoel Rivlin, Joseph Klausner, Nahum Sokolov, Maxa Nordau, Ya'akov Fichman, Akiva Ernst Simon, and many others. Some of the items are dedications cut out of books, or signatures and ownership inscriptions.
Size and condition vary.
Size and condition vary.
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