Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Kol Tzfat, two first issues [edited by Yesha'ayahu Ashani]. Safed, Shevat 1948, Adar A 1948.
Two rare issues printed in besieged Safed during the War of Independence. The issues were of great importance in relieving tension among the Jewish Yishuv, to transfer information, personal greetings, songs and humoristic passages. Illustration on the cover by M. Aryeh [Moskovitz]. 18, [2]; 22, [2] pages, 16 cm. Good condition. Tears and stains to covers.
Two rare issues printed in besieged Safed during the War of Independence. The issues were of great importance in relieving tension among the Jewish Yishuv, to transfer information, personal greetings, songs and humoristic passages. Illustration on the cover by M. Aryeh [Moskovitz]. 18, [2]; 22, [2] pages, 16 cm. Good condition. Tears and stains to covers.
Category
Creation of Israel and War of Independence
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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1. Letter to "Security Committee" written by Tiberias Old City inhabitants committee, February 8 1948. A detailed description of the difficult security situation of the city's Jewish citizens, after many of them have left for economic reasons, and a request for urgent assistance and appointment of a commander to the Old City.
2. List of reinforcement to various settlements. Details about number of soldiers sent, divided according to different "Haganah" districts and divisions. [May 1948?].
[2]; [2] leaves, size and condition varies.
2. List of reinforcement to various settlements. Details about number of soldiers sent, divided according to different "Haganah" districts and divisions. [May 1948?].
[2]; [2] leaves, size and condition varies.
Category
Creation of Israel and War of Independence
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
Opening: $120
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Daf Kravi [Battle Page], two publications of Givati Brigade Headquarters, south front. 13 and 16 of July, 1948. Updates about the military moves in the southern front settlements; one page dedicates most of the updates to the Negba battle and was written by Aba Kovner. 29 cm; 30.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains, folding marks. Filing holes.
Category
Creation of Israel and War of Independence
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
Opening: $200
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Proclamation in Hebrew published by the General Staff of the Egyptian Army prior to invading Eretz Israel, and distributed over the Negev settlement on May 15, 1948.
"We ask all inhabitants to put away their weapons, to wave a white flag, hand in all ammunition… whoever will fail to do so will prove that he wants to fight". See attached material. 21X16.5 cm. Very good condition.
"We ask all inhabitants to put away their weapons, to wave a white flag, hand in all ammunition… whoever will fail to do so will prove that he wants to fight". See attached material. 21X16.5 cm. Very good condition.
Category
Creation of Israel and War of Independence
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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Selicha for High Holy Days / prayer for second day of Rosh HaShanah at opening the temple and for Yom HaKipurim prior to closing, by Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Chai Uziel, Chief Rabbi. Jerusalem, Elul 1948. Leaf 34X29.5 cm. Fair condition. Creases, stains, slight tears.
Category
State of Israel, IDF
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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16 Training booklets issued by IDF and Lanoter, 1945-1950. Including: elementary fieldcraft, bayonet, field training, military intelligence and more. Some printed, others stenciled. Good condition, size varies. Foxing marks. Creases and slight tears.
Category
State of Israel, IDF
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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6 documents and souvenir-envelopes of the inauguration day of the Knesset and the constituent assembly: "The Constituent Assembly, Tel Aviv, Adar 1949"; "Opening of the Constituent Assembly, Jerusalem, 15 Shevat 1949"; "The Knesset Returns to the Capital, Jerusalem, 6 Shevat 1950"; "Inauguration Ceremony of the Knesset, Jerusalem" and more. Size and condition varies.
Category
State of Israel, IDF
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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I can hear it now, David Ben-Gurion; 10th anniversary of the State of Israel – two French production records – ceremony of the State of Israel Declaration; The Yom Kippur war, Golda Meir; Chaim Weizmann – Aba Eban presenting a vocal review in memory of the State of Israel first president; David Ben-Gurion – Builder and Warior – two records; David Ben-Gurion – man behind the legend – two records. Total of 8 records in 6 original covers. Good condition. Tears at edges of some covers.
Category
State of Israel, IDF
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
Opening: $120
Sold for: $163
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The First Anniversary of the State of Israel – The first year. New York, 1949.
Speeches held on the occasion of celebrating the first anniversary of the State of Israel in "Madison Square Park" and "Carnegie Hall". Amongst speakers: Aba Hillel Silver, Senator Paul H. Douglas, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and others. With photographs of the events. 30, [4] pages. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Few Stains to back cover.
Speeches held on the occasion of celebrating the first anniversary of the State of Israel in "Madison Square Park" and "Carnegie Hall". Amongst speakers: Aba Hillel Silver, Senator Paul H. Douglas, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and others. With photographs of the events. 30, [4] pages. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Few Stains to back cover.
Category
State of Israel, IDF
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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Sold for: $150
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Manifest number 1, Israeli Defence Forces. November, 1956.
Manifest on behalf of Lieutenant Colonel Aharon Charsina, commander of IDF forces in Sinai. "IDF entered the area of Sinai and overtook the rule and maintenance of security…I declare herewith a curfew in the whole area of Sinai…". Hebrew and Arabic. 50X35 cm. Fair condition. Folding marks. Filing holes. Paper pasted to back side.
Manifest on behalf of Lieutenant Colonel Aharon Charsina, commander of IDF forces in Sinai. "IDF entered the area of Sinai and overtook the rule and maintenance of security…I declare herewith a curfew in the whole area of Sinai…". Hebrew and Arabic. 50X35 cm. Fair condition. Folding marks. Filing holes. Paper pasted to back side.
Category
State of Israel, IDF
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
Opening: $180
Sold for: $500
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Verdict of lawsuit by Amos Ben Gurion [son of David Ben Gurion] against Shurat HaMitnadvim and a letter of explanation regarding the "mystery" of the disappearance of page number 30 of the verdict + a newspaper cutting about this topic, 1957.
The verdict of a libel suit charged by Amos Ben Gurion against "Shurat HaMitnadvim". The "Shurah" – a civic association of members with a remarkable social and political awareness, active in the 1950's, consisting mainly of academics, who accused Amos Ben Gurion of receiving benefits when serving as a high rank police officer. They published these accusations in a booklet and in "Davar" newspaper. Amos Ben Gurion was acquitted. 58 pages of verdict. 2 typewritten pages concerning the disappearance of one leaf + 5 copies and an original handwritten by the secretary. All in a file.
The verdict of a libel suit charged by Amos Ben Gurion against "Shurat HaMitnadvim". The "Shurah" – a civic association of members with a remarkable social and political awareness, active in the 1950's, consisting mainly of academics, who accused Amos Ben Gurion of receiving benefits when serving as a high rank police officer. They published these accusations in a booklet and in "Davar" newspaper. Amos Ben Gurion was acquitted. 58 pages of verdict. 2 typewritten pages concerning the disappearance of one leaf + 5 copies and an original handwritten by the secretary. All in a file.
Category
State of Israel, IDF
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
Opening: $150
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9 Documents related to the reburial of Ze'ev Jabotinsky, 1964, and other documents.
Printed letter from Jabotinsky's widow thanking for condolences; certificate signed by Menachem Begin; photograph of Jabotinsky; letters and invitations from "Ze'ev Jabotinsky's Order"; certificate for participant in the reburial ceremony of Jabotinsky and his wife. Size and condition varies.
Printed letter from Jabotinsky's widow thanking for condolences; certificate signed by Menachem Begin; photograph of Jabotinsky; letters and invitations from "Ze'ev Jabotinsky's Order"; certificate for participant in the reburial ceremony of Jabotinsky and his wife. Size and condition varies.
Category
State of Israel, IDF
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