Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
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1-2. Yitzchak Ben-Zvi, a printed letter and a handwritten letter on official stationary, to the Organization of Discharged Soldiers. February 1935. Both are signed in his handwriting.
The subject of the letters is the preparation of a tombstone to his friend Yoseph Binyamini. Ben-Zvi wished to bring a granite pillar from the Caesarea beach for this purpose and he writes that "this is the most simple and the most beautiful tombstone and it cannot be compared to any monument of concrete or stone".
Yoseph Binyamini (1879-1933) – a member of "Poalei Zion", a friend of Ben-Gurion and Ben-Zvi, founder of Givat HaChayalim (later called Avichayil). Fell on February 1933 while defending the settlement.
3. Yitzchak Ben-Zvi, a letter printed on official stationary, to the committee of the settlement Avichayil, September 22, 1939.
In the letter Ben-Zvi informs the people of Avichayil that he does not intend to pass their letter on to the High Commissioner because he has already "expressed loyalty and readiness for recruitment in the name of all the soldiers of the Hebrew Battalion".
Apparently, the letter relates to the expression of readiness by the Hebrew settlements to volunteer for the British army when World War II broke out.
[3] leaves, sizes and conditions vary.
The subject of the letters is the preparation of a tombstone to his friend Yoseph Binyamini. Ben-Zvi wished to bring a granite pillar from the Caesarea beach for this purpose and he writes that "this is the most simple and the most beautiful tombstone and it cannot be compared to any monument of concrete or stone".
Yoseph Binyamini (1879-1933) – a member of "Poalei Zion", a friend of Ben-Gurion and Ben-Zvi, founder of Givat HaChayalim (later called Avichayil). Fell on February 1933 while defending the settlement.
3. Yitzchak Ben-Zvi, a letter printed on official stationary, to the committee of the settlement Avichayil, September 22, 1939.
In the letter Ben-Zvi informs the people of Avichayil that he does not intend to pass their letter on to the High Commissioner because he has already "expressed loyalty and readiness for recruitment in the name of all the soldiers of the Hebrew Battalion".
Apparently, the letter relates to the expression of readiness by the Hebrew settlements to volunteer for the British army when World War II broke out.
[3] leaves, sizes and conditions vary.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
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Golda Meir, Printed letter with her signature, invitation to the Mapai Committee. 1.2.1931.
The letter describes the convention’s agenda and featured speakers – Ben Gurion, Arlosoroff and Beilinson.
"The committee is closed and participation is limited to those who have received this invitation". There is a remark towards the end of the letter which says “we will not be able to refund the committee participation fees”.
[1] page, 28X20.5 cm. Fair condition. Glued tear on the upper part of the letter (about 7 cm.), folding marks, marker scribble.
The letter describes the convention’s agenda and featured speakers – Ben Gurion, Arlosoroff and Beilinson.
"The committee is closed and participation is limited to those who have received this invitation". There is a remark towards the end of the letter which says “we will not be able to refund the committee participation fees”.
[1] page, 28X20.5 cm. Fair condition. Glued tear on the upper part of the letter (about 7 cm.), folding marks, marker scribble.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $100
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“Ha-Me’orer” calendar for the year 1935-36. Tel Aviv, [1935].
There is a dedication from Golda Meir on the page before the title page: “My dear, will we see each other at work in Eretz Israel, Golda”.
354, [30] pages. Good condition.
There is a dedication from Golda Meir on the page before the title page: “My dear, will we see each other at work in Eretz Israel, Golda”.
354, [30] pages. Good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
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Levi Eshkol, handwritten and printed leaves with corrections in his handwriting, from the time he served as prime minister. Not signed. 1960’s.
The drafts relate to various topics: “War” against the Reshimat Po’alei Israel, Histadrut, vote purchase, a reply to a motion of non confidence, land sale and more.
5 handwritten pages; 22 printed leaves. Varying sizes and condition. The speeches aren’t sequential and some are incomplete.
The drafts relate to various topics: “War” against the Reshimat Po’alei Israel, Histadrut, vote purchase, a reply to a motion of non confidence, land sale and more.
5 handwritten pages; 22 printed leaves. Varying sizes and condition. The speeches aren’t sequential and some are incomplete.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $250
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Rehavam Ze’evi (Gandhi), handwritten letter on official General Headquarters letter paper. Addressed to a friend in Paris, July 1966.
The letter begins with the following: “I have now returned from the North after we have fought against the Syrians like never before: we discovered all of their heavy mechanical equipment…”. Ze’evi concludes his letter saying: “Regards to Paris’s young women. Yours, Rehavam”.
[1] page, 16.5 X 20 cm. Good condition.
The letter begins with the following: “I have now returned from the North after we have fought against the Syrians like never before: we discovered all of their heavy mechanical equipment…”. Ze’evi concludes his letter saying: “Regards to Paris’s young women. Yours, Rehavam”.
[1] page, 16.5 X 20 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $300
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Yitzchak Rabin, official letter with his signature. July 9th 1995.
Dealing with the Land for Peace issue: “It is hard for me to believe that anyone could seriously think about reaching a peace agreement without us having to retreat from the territories conquered during the Six Days War”.
Written about four months before his assassination (November 4th, 1995).
Official letter paper. 29 cm. Good condition. Cardboard and postal covers enclosed.
Dealing with the Land for Peace issue: “It is hard for me to believe that anyone could seriously think about reaching a peace agreement without us having to retreat from the territories conquered during the Six Days War”.
Written about four months before his assassination (November 4th, 1995).
Official letter paper. 29 cm. Good condition. Cardboard and postal covers enclosed.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
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"You should be inscribed for a good New Year", postcard with greetings for the New Year. Sent from Budapest, 29.9.1913.
The postcard depicts a picture of a Rabbi reading from the Torah scroll, alongside is a signature in David Wolffsohn's handwriting (1855-1914), second President of the World Zionist Organization.
Good condition.
The postcard depicts a picture of a Rabbi reading from the Torah scroll, alongside is a signature in David Wolffsohn's handwriting (1855-1914), second President of the World Zionist Organization.
Good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $350
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1. A printed letter signed by Pappenheim, to Charlotte Landau, the 1930's. A response to Ms. Landau's suggestion to initiate fundraising by the Jewish Women's Society in Germany for the benefit of the war against tuberculosis in Jewish women. The letter was sent from a hostel for Jewish women in distress.
[1] Leaf, 28 cm. Fair-good condition.
2. Printed letter by Pappenheim, March 21, 1932. Response to Ms. Landau's suggestion regarding the campaign to hire Jewish instead of German household helpers in Jewish homes. At this time a Nazi law prohibited this.
2 leaves, 29 cm. Fair-good condition.
Bertha Pappenheim (1859-1936) – socially activist. Established an institute for Jewish orphan girls that she managed for 12 years. In 1904, Pappenheim established the Jewish Women's League. She opened a worldwide campaign against prostitution. Her social work was done with much devotion, and she was a pioneer in her field in Germany. In addition, she wrote stories, composed prayers and publicized a play that showed the role of women that were taken advantage of by men.
[1] Leaf, 28 cm. Fair-good condition.
2. Printed letter by Pappenheim, March 21, 1932. Response to Ms. Landau's suggestion regarding the campaign to hire Jewish instead of German household helpers in Jewish homes. At this time a Nazi law prohibited this.
2 leaves, 29 cm. Fair-good condition.
Bertha Pappenheim (1859-1936) – socially activist. Established an institute for Jewish orphan girls that she managed for 12 years. In 1904, Pappenheim established the Jewish Women's League. She opened a worldwide campaign against prostitution. Her social work was done with much devotion, and she was a pioneer in her field in Germany. In addition, she wrote stories, composed prayers and publicized a play that showed the role of women that were taken advantage of by men.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
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Professor Abraham Berliner, handwritten letter, addressed to his nephew. Berlin (Polish Jews’ main street in Berlin), 1901.
The body of the letter includes a rhymed poem based on Psalms verses translated into German. Through the poem, Berliner blesses his nephew and wishes him health and satisfaction with his wife and children.
Professor Berliner (1833-1915), German theologian and historian, taught and authored numerous books and essays. Researched the Culture and History of the Jews during the Middle Age, as well as the history of poets and the research of bibliography. Published a critical edition of the Rashi commentary on the Torah.
[1] written page, 22 cm. Fair condition. Folding marks, light tears and stains.
The body of the letter includes a rhymed poem based on Psalms verses translated into German. Through the poem, Berliner blesses his nephew and wishes him health and satisfaction with his wife and children.
Professor Berliner (1833-1915), German theologian and historian, taught and authored numerous books and essays. Researched the Culture and History of the Jews during the Middle Age, as well as the history of poets and the research of bibliography. Published a critical edition of the Rashi commentary on the Torah.
[1] written page, 22 cm. Fair condition. Folding marks, light tears and stains.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $325
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Ani Maamin, A Song Lost and Found Again, by Eli Wiesel. New York, 1973.
Before the title page, there is a handwritten dedication by Eli Wiesel, author of the book, addressed to Dr. Ephraim Katzir, President of Israel: “To Dr. Ephraim Katzir, President of the State of Israel. With blessings and deepest regards”.
Comes with a note written by Katzir about receiving the book and a thank you letter draft for Eli Wiesel.
111 pages. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stained binding cover. President Cabinet stamp.
Before the title page, there is a handwritten dedication by Eli Wiesel, author of the book, addressed to Dr. Ephraim Katzir, President of Israel: “To Dr. Ephraim Katzir, President of the State of Israel. With blessings and deepest regards”.
Comes with a note written by Katzir about receiving the book and a thank you letter draft for Eli Wiesel.
111 pages. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stained binding cover. President Cabinet stamp.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $688
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Gershom Scholem, handwritten letter with signature addressed to the publisher Mordechai Newman (M. Newman Publishing Ltd.), Jerusalem, 1967.
Topic of the letter: Mass publicity written by Gershom Scholem in his book; Scholem writes: “My name is not Gershom Gerard Scholem but just Gershom Scholem. A foreign name, which did not appear anywhere originally, has been added to me!! I do mind that!”.
21 cm. Good condition.
Topic of the letter: Mass publicity written by Gershom Scholem in his book; Scholem writes: “My name is not Gershom Gerard Scholem but just Gershom Scholem. A foreign name, which did not appear anywhere originally, has been added to me!! I do mind that!”.
21 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
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Martin Buber, handwritten letter on a postcard. Heppenheim, Germany, 2.12.1930.
The letter includes Buber’s reply to Dr. Josef Prager, about Franz’s [Rosenzweig?] manuscripts. German.
15 cm. Very good condition, posted.
The letter includes Buber’s reply to Dr. Josef Prager, about Franz’s [Rosenzweig?] manuscripts. German.
15 cm. Very good condition, posted.
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