Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
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1. The Hebrew struggle for national liberation, selection of documents and background to activities, published by the Etzel, 1947. English.
81 pages, 26 cm. Good condition. Many foxing stains.
2. Judea Luptatoare booklet published by the Etzel, 1948?. A number of documents and a chronicle of the organization’s activities in 1948. The symbol of the organization is on the cover. Romanian.
18 pages, 26 cm. Detached cover. Stains.
81 pages, 26 cm. Good condition. Many foxing stains.
2. Judea Luptatoare booklet published by the Etzel, 1948?. A number of documents and a chronicle of the organization’s activities in 1948. The symbol of the organization is on the cover. Romanian.
18 pages, 26 cm. Detached cover. Stains.
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British Mandate, Underground Movements
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
Opening: $100
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To our Arab brethren, printed Etzel poster. Arabic and Hebrew 1940s.
“We want to expel the British Army from our homeland… Thousands of Jewish and Arab children are wandering around without education or learning… Arab youth! You are children of an ancient and bright nation. Just like us, you are the victims of British imperialism. Do not respond to the call of the British to volunteer to the police force …” Signed “Israel Freedom Fighters ‘Stern Group.’”
31.5 cm. Fair condition. Creases, stains, fold marks.
“We want to expel the British Army from our homeland… Thousands of Jewish and Arab children are wandering around without education or learning… Arab youth! You are children of an ancient and bright nation. Just like us, you are the victims of British imperialism. Do not respond to the call of the British to volunteer to the police force …” Signed “Israel Freedom Fighters ‘Stern Group.’”
31.5 cm. Fair condition. Creases, stains, fold marks.
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British Mandate, Underground Movements
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
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Wanted – a British poster published by the Palestine Police Force. Jerusalem, February 1947.
On the sign there are pictures and information about 18 Irgun and Lechi fighters, including Menachem Begin, Aryeh ben Eliezer and Natan Yelin [Mor]. It also says that monetary prizes would be given by the Palestine government to anyone who would provide information leading to their arrest.
Printed on thin cardboard. Hebrew, English and Arabic.
100x70 cm. Good condition. Stains.
On the sign there are pictures and information about 18 Irgun and Lechi fighters, including Menachem Begin, Aryeh ben Eliezer and Natan Yelin [Mor]. It also says that monetary prizes would be given by the Palestine government to anyone who would provide information leading to their arrest.
Printed on thin cardboard. Hebrew, English and Arabic.
100x70 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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British Mandate, Underground Movements
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
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The van Paassen Hoax, Johan J. Smertenko. Published by the Emergency Committee for Saving to Jews of Europe, New York, [1943].
Booklet about the struggle of the Committee for a Jewish army, and against the activities of Van Paassen, chairman of the Committee for a Jewish Army. English.
23 pages, 23 cm. Good condition. Unoriginal cover.
Booklet about the struggle of the Committee for a Jewish army, and against the activities of Van Paassen, chairman of the Committee for a Jewish Army. English.
23 pages, 23 cm. Good condition. Unoriginal cover.
Category
British Mandate, Underground Movements
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
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Ten booklets published by Committee for a Jewish Palestine, Anglo-American Committee for a Jewish Army, American League for a Free Palestine:
1. Towards a Jewish army. Publication no. 1. London, 1942.
2. From Evian to Bermuda. New York, 1943.
3. Repatriated Palestine Jewish soldiers. London, 1944.
4. We cannot have both imperialism and peace. New York, 1945.
5. The Jewish Struggle – Jewish fighting organ. Issue 6, London, August 1946.
6. Irgun Press. Issue 4, New York, April 7th, 1948.
7-8. Committee for a Jewish army of Stateless refugee and Palestinian Jews and Jewish Brigade group – Souvenir Booklet. London, 1944. On the cover there is a drawing by Arthur Szyk + additional booklets from London, 1945.
1. Are The Jews fighting? London, year of print not noted.
2. American Tradition and Hebrew Freedom, Guy M. Gillette. New York, year of print not noted.
Varying sizes, fair through very good condition.
1. Towards a Jewish army. Publication no. 1. London, 1942.
2. From Evian to Bermuda. New York, 1943.
3. Repatriated Palestine Jewish soldiers. London, 1944.
4. We cannot have both imperialism and peace. New York, 1945.
5. The Jewish Struggle – Jewish fighting organ. Issue 6, London, August 1946.
6. Irgun Press. Issue 4, New York, April 7th, 1948.
7-8. Committee for a Jewish army of Stateless refugee and Palestinian Jews and Jewish Brigade group – Souvenir Booklet. London, 1944. On the cover there is a drawing by Arthur Szyk + additional booklets from London, 1945.
1. Are The Jews fighting? London, year of print not noted.
2. American Tradition and Hebrew Freedom, Guy M. Gillette. New York, year of print not noted.
Varying sizes, fair through very good condition.
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British Mandate, Underground Movements
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
Opening: $180
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Diary of Moshe Bar'am, 1948. Printed journal containing list of meetings, assignments and general notes in the handwriting of the Knesset member and minister Moshe Bar'am. Includes: meetings with Ze'ev Vilnai, Ben-Tzvi, Tahon, Remez, Shertok, the Zionist Va'ad HaPo'el, and many meetings with פ.ק.פ. (the communist party).
Bar'am (1911-1986) served a member of the Knesset between the years 1959-1977, as Minister of Health in Rabin's first government, as Minister of Welfare, and other positions.
20.5 cm, good condition.
Bar'am (1911-1986) served a member of the Knesset between the years 1959-1977, as Minister of Health in Rabin's first government, as Minister of Welfare, and other positions.
20.5 cm, good condition.
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British Mandate, Underground Movements
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
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Two volumes with 157 issues “Eshnav - compilation of information / articles” 1941-1947.
Volume 1: Issues 1-84 (the newspaper changed its name in the middle); Volume 2: Issues 85-157.
On each issue is written: Internal for members / Not for sale,” The “Eretz Israel Workers Party” appears in the first issue.
The newspaper was published several times a month, reflecting in a comprehensive and captivating manner, the history of Eretz Israel and the region on a political level from August 1941 to May 1947 including reference to Jews in the Diaspora. Among the headlines: “We turn to the Governor regarding the renewal of the Supreme Arab Committee,” “Weizmann opposes partition,” Israel’s Refugees in Italy in a terrible state,” “How the Ma’apilim were released from the camps at Atlit.”
The book’s previous owner wrote in pencil in front of the title page “Illegal publication?”
On average, 8 pages per issue, 25 cm. Good to very good condition. Fine, delicate paper. Foxing with cut margins on some of the issues. Issues 111-112 are incomplete.
Complete collection, rare.
Volume 1: Issues 1-84 (the newspaper changed its name in the middle); Volume 2: Issues 85-157.
On each issue is written: Internal for members / Not for sale,” The “Eretz Israel Workers Party” appears in the first issue.
The newspaper was published several times a month, reflecting in a comprehensive and captivating manner, the history of Eretz Israel and the region on a political level from August 1941 to May 1947 including reference to Jews in the Diaspora. Among the headlines: “We turn to the Governor regarding the renewal of the Supreme Arab Committee,” “Weizmann opposes partition,” Israel’s Refugees in Italy in a terrible state,” “How the Ma’apilim were released from the camps at Atlit.”
The book’s previous owner wrote in pencil in front of the title page “Illegal publication?”
On average, 8 pages per issue, 25 cm. Good to very good condition. Fine, delicate paper. Foxing with cut margins on some of the issues. Issues 111-112 are incomplete.
Complete collection, rare.
Category
British Mandate, Underground Movements
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
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Documents of Avraham Chelouche of Jerusalem:
1. The Temporary Government – certificate of "Enlisting for Work Service", October 1948. "Every man of 16 through 55… who are not drafted… must be drafted to do crucial work in service of the people".
2. The Jewish Agency – card of "Center of the Census of People's Service" – certificate of reporting, June 1948.
3. Card reading "Bearer of this card is a student of Yeshivat Merkaz HaRav in Jerusalem, "whose study is his trade", and he is exempt from reporting until Lag BaOmer 1948".
Varying sizes, fair condition.
1. The Temporary Government – certificate of "Enlisting for Work Service", October 1948. "Every man of 16 through 55… who are not drafted… must be drafted to do crucial work in service of the people".
2. The Jewish Agency – card of "Center of the Census of People's Service" – certificate of reporting, June 1948.
3. Card reading "Bearer of this card is a student of Yeshivat Merkaz HaRav in Jerusalem, "whose study is his trade", and he is exempt from reporting until Lag BaOmer 1948".
Varying sizes, fair condition.
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British Mandate, Underground Movements
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
Opening: $250
Sold for: $275
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Speech of the High Commander of the Irgun Tzvai Leumi to the people in Zion, [Menachem Begin]. Jeruaslem, May 15 1948.
“Broadcast on 6 Iyar 1948... on the ‘Voice of Freedom,’ broadcast station of the Irgun Tzvai Leumi.”
Deals with the victory of the War of Independence following the Holocaust, the difficulties of the struggle, the need for a strong and trained army, the necessity of a foreign policy with the United States and the Soviet Union, the return to Zion, and other subjects. “The soldiers of Israel will yet hoist our flag over the Tower of David…”
8 pages, 23 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Tears on the margins. Two leaves are folded and not connected.
“Broadcast on 6 Iyar 1948... on the ‘Voice of Freedom,’ broadcast station of the Irgun Tzvai Leumi.”
Deals with the victory of the War of Independence following the Holocaust, the difficulties of the struggle, the need for a strong and trained army, the necessity of a foreign policy with the United States and the Soviet Union, the return to Zion, and other subjects. “The soldiers of Israel will yet hoist our flag over the Tower of David…”
8 pages, 23 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Tears on the margins. Two leaves are folded and not connected.
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British Mandate, Underground Movements
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
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Seven Communist proclamations, Eretz Israel. 1940s. Among them: Election poster, “HaGush HaSmali” (the left wing coalition) for the General Union; pamphlet published by “HaEmet", (the truth) 1941; three illustrated proclamations of the Palestine Communist Party from the war period, calling for the support of the Soviet Union and the Red Army; proclamations of the Israel Communist Party — illustration of a map of Eretz Israel under bourgeois Mapai rule, by Shimon Tzabar; public statement at the conclusion of the project - "Youth for the Red Army" Month, March 1943.
Good to very good condition.
Good to very good condition.
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Left wing movements and peace
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
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1. "Comprehensive, fair and lasting solution" – "Aspiring the war of June 1967 will be the last war between Israel and its neighbors, the undersigned find it necessary to find a comprehensive and lasting political solution to the relations between the nations". The document details seven items regarding the establishment of a Federation of Eretz Israel (Palestine) which would be made up of the State of Israel and an Arab State, and would fulfill the wishes of both nations.
2. "One-Time Historic Opportunity" –"The defeat of the supporters of the destruction of Israel… raised the possibility for a solution far different than theirs…the solution must involve direct negotiations with the Palestinian Arabs".
With printed signatures of Dan ben Amotz (also signed in pen), Uri Zohar, Yig'al Tumarkin, Uri Avneri, Nathan Yellin Mor, Dani Karvan, Abie Nathan and many others.
27 cm through 30.5 cm. Good condition. Filing holes, stains.
2. "One-Time Historic Opportunity" –"The defeat of the supporters of the destruction of Israel… raised the possibility for a solution far different than theirs…the solution must involve direct negotiations with the Palestinian Arabs".
With printed signatures of Dan ben Amotz (also signed in pen), Uri Zohar, Yig'al Tumarkin, Uri Avneri, Nathan Yellin Mor, Dani Karvan, Abie Nathan and many others.
27 cm through 30.5 cm. Good condition. Filing holes, stains.
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Left wing movements and peace
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Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 19, 2009
Opening: $200
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Collection of about 90 single leaves, leaflets, manifests and printed newspaper clippings from a variety of organizations.
Jerusalem, end of the 1970s beginning of the 1980s
Most deal with the Lebanon war or its results, election campaigns, and political organizations, Israel-Soviet Union relations, Aliya from Ethiopia, and more.
Among the organizations: The Committee Against the War in Lebanon; Sheli Camp; The Israeli Committee for Solidarity with Bir-Zeit University; Plan for Israeli-Palestinian Peace published by Israeli and Palestinian communist parties; Citizen and Human Rights League; Peace Now: Israel-Soviet Union Friendship Movement; Chadash; Progressive Peace list; Israel Union of Anti-Fascist Fighters and Victims of Nazism; Public Committee for the Jews of Ethiopia; Committee Against Settlement in Hebron; The Committee for a Just Peace Between Israel and the Arab countries, and other organizations.
Varying sizes: Good to very good condition. Many of the documents are folded.
Jerusalem, end of the 1970s beginning of the 1980s
Most deal with the Lebanon war or its results, election campaigns, and political organizations, Israel-Soviet Union relations, Aliya from Ethiopia, and more.
Among the organizations: The Committee Against the War in Lebanon; Sheli Camp; The Israeli Committee for Solidarity with Bir-Zeit University; Plan for Israeli-Palestinian Peace published by Israeli and Palestinian communist parties; Citizen and Human Rights League; Peace Now: Israel-Soviet Union Friendship Movement; Chadash; Progressive Peace list; Israel Union of Anti-Fascist Fighters and Victims of Nazism; Public Committee for the Jews of Ethiopia; Committee Against Settlement in Hebron; The Committee for a Just Peace Between Israel and the Arab countries, and other organizations.
Varying sizes: Good to very good condition. Many of the documents are folded.
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Left wing movements and peace
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