Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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28 telegrams. Germany, Switzerland, United States, Czechoslovakia and Palestine, 1882-1976. ?Collection of greeting-telegrams sent in Europe and Palestine, including wedding greetings, Shanah Tovah and Happy Birthday greetings. Some telegrams were printed by postal companies or professional organizations (with greetings in Hebrew). Some were illustrated by artists.?1-13. Thirteen telegrams of various Jewish organizations in Europe, such as "Ruth" women society in Germany, organization of Jewish academics in Germany (1923), "Machzikei Emuna" school in Zurich, "Agudat Israel" in Switzerland and Germany (some from the 1920s), and more.?14-28. Fifteen telegrams of institutes and companies in Palestine and in Israel: "HeChlutz HaHaredi" (1946), "Ezra" movement (1945), "Tachkemoni" School in Jaffa (1911, 1930), Israel Post (1975-1976) and more.?Total of 29 telegrams, size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Some wear. Stains. Some tears and reinforced tears to margins of several telegrams. Some were not used.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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Approx. 250 postage stamps, coupons, receipts, labels and additional paper items. Palestine and elsewhere, the 20th century.
A varied collection, which includes among others: * Many postage stamps, including stamps of the JNF, of "Kofer HaYishuv", of "Trumpeldor Alliance in Czechoslovakia", stamps of the second Maccabiah Games, stamps of the "Hadassah" Organization, stamps with the inscription "Palestine for the Arabs", and more. * Travel tickets, receipts for donations, paper labels and many other items.
A total of approx. 250 items, some of them appear in several copies. Size and condition vary.
A varied collection, which includes among others: * Many postage stamps, including stamps of the JNF, of "Kofer HaYishuv", of "Trumpeldor Alliance in Czechoslovakia", stamps of the second Maccabiah Games, stamps of the "Hadassah" Organization, stamps with the inscription "Palestine for the Arabs", and more. * Travel tickets, receipts for donations, paper labels and many other items.
A total of approx. 250 items, some of them appear in several copies. Size and condition vary.
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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A collection of approx. 180 postage stamps, labels and paper items issued by various aid and charity organizations. Israel and the USA )most of the items are from Israel), [ca. 1930s-1980s].
Among the items: * Many labels of "Keren HaYeled", an aid organization for children of the WIZO Organization. * Labels and stamps of various aid organizations for women and mothers. * labels and stamps of aid organizations for orphans and widows. * Postage stamps of JNHAC (Jewish national Home for Asthmatic Children) in Denver (USA) and stamps of Misgav LaDach. * Labels of aid organizations for refugee children. * And many more items.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: the Rimon Family Collection.
Among the items: * Many labels of "Keren HaYeled", an aid organization for children of the WIZO Organization. * Labels and stamps of various aid organizations for women and mothers. * labels and stamps of aid organizations for orphans and widows. * Postage stamps of JNHAC (Jewish national Home for Asthmatic Children) in Denver (USA) and stamps of Misgav LaDach. * Labels of aid organizations for refugee children. * And many more items.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: the Rimon Family Collection.
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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Approx. 830 public transport tickets and additional paper items of the transportation cooperatives and companies "Egged", "Dan", "Drom Yehuda", and "HaMa'avir". 1930s-1990s (several later items).
The collection contains transport tickets, multiple-entry tickets, paper tokens, receipts, monthly travel cards and additional paper items of the various transportation cooperatives and companies which operated in Palestine since the 1930s until the late 20th century. Most of the tickets are of the cooperative (and later the company) "Egged". The collection also includes tickets and other paper items of the companies "Dan", "Drom Yehuda" and "HaMa'avir" and several items of small companies and cooperatives that had been closed or eventually swallowed up by larger companies: "The Drivers' Company "HaPo'el'", "'Neseher' Cooperative Cars Service", "Nesher Har VeEmek", "'Aleh' Small Cars Service Ltd.", "'Aviv' Drivers', "Ichud-Regev" and more.
Size and condition vary. Good to fair-good overall condition. Practically all of the items are perforated. Tears and open tears, Stain.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
The collection contains transport tickets, multiple-entry tickets, paper tokens, receipts, monthly travel cards and additional paper items of the various transportation cooperatives and companies which operated in Palestine since the 1930s until the late 20th century. Most of the tickets are of the cooperative (and later the company) "Egged". The collection also includes tickets and other paper items of the companies "Dan", "Drom Yehuda" and "HaMa'avir" and several items of small companies and cooperatives that had been closed or eventually swallowed up by larger companies: "The Drivers' Company "HaPo'el'", "'Neseher' Cooperative Cars Service", "Nesher Har VeEmek", "'Aleh' Small Cars Service Ltd.", "'Aviv' Drivers', "Ichud-Regev" and more.
Size and condition vary. Good to fair-good overall condition. Practically all of the items are perforated. Tears and open tears, Stain.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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A travel ticket and two advertising brochures of the companies "Nesher", "Autobuss Service Kalia-Dead Sea" and "Egged". Palestine, [ca. 1930s-1940s].
* Printed travel ticket of the "Nesher, Cooperative Motor Car Service to all parts of Palestine, Syria and Mesopotamia" filled-in by hand. Hebrew and English.
* An advertising brochure of the "Autobuss Service Kalia-Dead Sea". Lifshitz press. Hebrew, English and Arabic.
* "Egged, Travel Schedule of Palestine, summer 1945" – A brochure of the "Egged" Company with a map of Palestine, indicating the various travel routes and stations, and additional useful information. Hebrew and English.
Size and condition vary.
* Printed travel ticket of the "Nesher, Cooperative Motor Car Service to all parts of Palestine, Syria and Mesopotamia" filled-in by hand. Hebrew and English.
* An advertising brochure of the "Autobuss Service Kalia-Dead Sea". Lifshitz press. Hebrew, English and Arabic.
* "Egged, Travel Schedule of Palestine, summer 1945" – A brochure of the "Egged" Company with a map of Palestine, indicating the various travel routes and stations, and additional useful information. Hebrew and English.
Size and condition vary.
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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Approx. 230 public transportation tickets, multiple-entry tickets, tokens, season tickets of school students and receipts. Haifa and Jerusalem, [ca. 1930s-1960s].
The collection contains tickets of a variety of early transport companies in Israel: "Cooperative Chaver", "Shachar", "Carmel Sha'anan", "Hadar Carmel Car Services", "Mishmar HaMifratz", "Zevulun" ,"Bat Galim Bus Services", "Mount Carmel and Achuzah Service", "HaKashar", "HaMekasher" (among them, two paper tokens with the emblem of "Magen David Adom" – their value, if not realized, was promised to "Magen David Adom"), a taxi company in Haifa, and more.
In addition, the collection contains several tickets and receipts from the War of Independence: two "passenger's donation to Kofer HaYishuv" receipts (which were sold on the buses in addition to the regular transportation ticket); authorization issued by the Transportation Committee of Mount Carmel to ride in an armored vehicle; receipt for the amount of 2 Mil for escorting cars; a transportation ticket for emergencies only; and more.
A total of approx. 230 tickets and multiple-entry tickets. Size and condition vary. Some of the items appear in several copies.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
The collection contains tickets of a variety of early transport companies in Israel: "Cooperative Chaver", "Shachar", "Carmel Sha'anan", "Hadar Carmel Car Services", "Mishmar HaMifratz", "Zevulun" ,"Bat Galim Bus Services", "Mount Carmel and Achuzah Service", "HaKashar", "HaMekasher" (among them, two paper tokens with the emblem of "Magen David Adom" – their value, if not realized, was promised to "Magen David Adom"), a taxi company in Haifa, and more.
In addition, the collection contains several tickets and receipts from the War of Independence: two "passenger's donation to Kofer HaYishuv" receipts (which were sold on the buses in addition to the regular transportation ticket); authorization issued by the Transportation Committee of Mount Carmel to ride in an armored vehicle; receipt for the amount of 2 Mil for escorting cars; a transportation ticket for emergencies only; and more.
A total of approx. 230 tickets and multiple-entry tickets. Size and condition vary. Some of the items appear in several copies.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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Varied collection of approx. 75 items, including documents, notices, membership cards of transport cooperatives and companies, receipts, photographs, postcards and badges related to transportation. Palestine/Israel, 1920s-1970s (several items are later).
In the collection: * "Tachburah VeNesi'ah BeEretz Yisrael" (Transport and Travel in Palestine), by Dr. Ze'ev Vilnay. Jerusalem: "Tor", 1945. Guide for travel services in Palestine. * Documents and letters on the official stationery of the following transport organizations: "Hama'avir", "Drom Yehuda", "Chever", "Egged" and "HaMekasher". * Work card and constitution of the "Shachar" Union for transport in Haifa, 1950. * "Notices by the People's Council (Minhelet HaAm) and its supreme institutions regarding the collection of transport taxes", 1948. * Four cap-badges and badges of the "Shachar", "Chever" and "Egged" organizations. * 20 photographs (some on postcards) of buses, drivers and workers, garages, bus stations and more. Among them, a photograph of the bus station in Tel-Aviv to the events of the first Maccabiah games. * Approx. 25 postcards published by "Egged". * And more.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
In the collection: * "Tachburah VeNesi'ah BeEretz Yisrael" (Transport and Travel in Palestine), by Dr. Ze'ev Vilnay. Jerusalem: "Tor", 1945. Guide for travel services in Palestine. * Documents and letters on the official stationery of the following transport organizations: "Hama'avir", "Drom Yehuda", "Chever", "Egged" and "HaMekasher". * Work card and constitution of the "Shachar" Union for transport in Haifa, 1950. * "Notices by the People's Council (Minhelet HaAm) and its supreme institutions regarding the collection of transport taxes", 1948. * Four cap-badges and badges of the "Shachar", "Chever" and "Egged" organizations. * 20 photographs (some on postcards) of buses, drivers and workers, garages, bus stations and more. Among them, a photograph of the bus station in Tel-Aviv to the events of the first Maccabiah games. * Approx. 25 postcards published by "Egged". * And more.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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16 postal orders. Palestine, Egypt and the United Arab Republic, 1940s-60s. Hebrew, English and Arabic.
1-12. "Palestine Postal Order", 12 Palestine postal orders in the value of 50 Mils to 1 Pound. 1945-1948.
13-15. "Egyptian Postal Order", three Egyptian postal orders in the value of 50-100 Mils. 1961-1967. Stamped: "Gaza" and "New Gaza". One order is stamped: "World Refugee Year, Palestine" (with illustration of Palestinian refugees and a map of the country).
16. "U.A.R. Postal Order", postal order in the amount of one Egyptian Pound issued by the United Arab Republic, the political union between Egypt and Syria between the years 1958-1971.
Size and condition vary. Average Size: 11x20 cm. Many tamps. Filing holes and pen writing. Minor blemishes.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
1-12. "Palestine Postal Order", 12 Palestine postal orders in the value of 50 Mils to 1 Pound. 1945-1948.
13-15. "Egyptian Postal Order", three Egyptian postal orders in the value of 50-100 Mils. 1961-1967. Stamped: "Gaza" and "New Gaza". One order is stamped: "World Refugee Year, Palestine" (with illustration of Palestinian refugees and a map of the country).
16. "U.A.R. Postal Order", postal order in the amount of one Egyptian Pound issued by the United Arab Republic, the political union between Egypt and Syria between the years 1958-1971.
Size and condition vary. Average Size: 11x20 cm. Many tamps. Filing holes and pen writing. Minor blemishes.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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A bond issued by "S. Friedman & Sons, Carmel Original, Haifa & Petah-Tiqvah, Palestine. Distilleries and Cellars of Wine, Liquors and Cognacs" (Carmel Original Winery). Jerusalem: Lifshitz press, 1920s.?A blank bond in the amount of $100 in which the company promises to pay the specified amount and the interest to the holder of the bond. On the upper and lower part of the leaf, four photographs of the structures of the winery, the vineyard and the workers are printed.
The note is complete; the 20 interest coupons were not detached (on four coupons, the printed serial number does not match the number of the bond). ?Carmel Original winery was established in Haifa by Shimon Friedman, born in Tiberias, in 1889. In 1912 Friedman acquired a winery located in the Lachman Estate in Petach Tikva, the first stone house in this settlement, and turned it into a branch of the winery. The winery in Petach Tikva was managed by the Friedman family until 1964, when it was sold to Tnuva Company. In 1971 Tnuva sold the winery to Stock company, and under this ownership the winery was named "HaMartef" (the cellar). In 1990 the winery was sold again and its name was changed to Barkan Wineries.
33.5x50 cm. Good condition. Small tears along the edges. creases and minor stains.
The note is complete; the 20 interest coupons were not detached (on four coupons, the printed serial number does not match the number of the bond). ?Carmel Original winery was established in Haifa by Shimon Friedman, born in Tiberias, in 1889. In 1912 Friedman acquired a winery located in the Lachman Estate in Petach Tikva, the first stone house in this settlement, and turned it into a branch of the winery. The winery in Petach Tikva was managed by the Friedman family until 1964, when it was sold to Tnuva Company. In 1971 Tnuva sold the winery to Stock company, and under this ownership the winery was named "HaMartef" (the cellar). In 1990 the winery was sold again and its name was changed to Barkan Wineries.
33.5x50 cm. Good condition. Small tears along the edges. creases and minor stains.
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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Share certificate for the amount of one Egyptian Lirah of the Hebron Development Bank. Monsohn press, Jerusalem. English, German and French. With handwritten details filled-in from November 30, 1927.
A printed share certificate, with details filled-in by hand, in Hebrew and English, signed by the founder of the bank, Yisrael Zissel Dvortz, and the secretary of the bank S. Klonsky.
Pen writing on verso, signed and dated (1930s).
The Hebron Development Bank was established in Jerusalem in 1925 by Rabbi Yisrael Zissel Dvortz (1885-1968) in order to assist the "Knesset Yisrael" Yeshiva in Hebron. In addition, the bank assisted the colony of Bnei Berak in its first years and the settlement Migdal Eder in Gush Etzion. Subsequent to the 1929 Palestine Riots, the bank changed its name to "Hebron Bank".
33x27 cm. Good condition. Fold lines. Minor creases. A few stains.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
A printed share certificate, with details filled-in by hand, in Hebrew and English, signed by the founder of the bank, Yisrael Zissel Dvortz, and the secretary of the bank S. Klonsky.
Pen writing on verso, signed and dated (1930s).
The Hebron Development Bank was established in Jerusalem in 1925 by Rabbi Yisrael Zissel Dvortz (1885-1968) in order to assist the "Knesset Yisrael" Yeshiva in Hebron. In addition, the bank assisted the colony of Bnei Berak in its first years and the settlement Migdal Eder in Gush Etzion. Subsequent to the 1929 Palestine Riots, the bank changed its name to "Hebron Bank".
33x27 cm. Good condition. Fold lines. Minor creases. A few stains.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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Goes Printers' Helps Steel-Litho Certificates and Bordered Blanks. Chicago: Goes Lithographing Company, [second half of the 20th century]. English.
A sample booklet of the share certificates of the "Goes" company.
44.5x28 cm. Fair-good condition. Missing share certificates. Tears, some of them affecting the shares. Stains and a few folds. Creases and small tears to cover.
Enclosed:
* Share certificate of the Magal, Architectural Development Co. Empty.
* Share certificate of the "Haifa Bank".
A sample booklet of the share certificates of the "Goes" company.
44.5x28 cm. Fair-good condition. Missing share certificates. Tears, some of them affecting the shares. Stains and a few folds. Creases and small tears to cover.
Enclosed:
* Share certificate of the Magal, Architectural Development Co. Empty.
* Share certificate of the "Haifa Bank".
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Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 4, 2019
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A specimen of a receipt for a donation of $50 to the Palestine Independence Fund of The American League for a Free Palestine founded by Hillel Kook. USA, [1945-1948].
At the center of the receipt, the figure of Michelangelo's King David and on its upper part, the Hebrew saying "If I am not for myself, then who will be for me"; stamped "Specimen". The receipt is signed in print by the chairmen of the fund, including Ben Hecht (the playwright of "A Flag is Born" which was meant to bring the struggle over the establishment of a Jewish state to the American public's attention). In the corner of the receipt, an "Israel Reborn" postage stamp is mounted.
On the receipt it is noted that "Neither the league as a whole, nor any of its members assumes the obligation to repay the above sum… however bind themselves to endeavor to the outmost of their ability to induce the government of free Palestine when formed to honor with gratitude its moral obligation by paying the owner, his heirs or his executors the face sum".
The Palestine Independence Fund of The American League for a Free Palestine was founded by Hillel Kook, the representative of the Revisionist Movement in the USA, who acted under the alias of Pitter H. Bergson. Kook arrived in the USA in 1940 and established several organizations by means of which he raised funds, bought weapons and paved the way for establishing a Jewish state.
16.5x23.5 cm. Good condition. Traces of tape in the margins. Pen writing in the corner.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
At the center of the receipt, the figure of Michelangelo's King David and on its upper part, the Hebrew saying "If I am not for myself, then who will be for me"; stamped "Specimen". The receipt is signed in print by the chairmen of the fund, including Ben Hecht (the playwright of "A Flag is Born" which was meant to bring the struggle over the establishment of a Jewish state to the American public's attention). In the corner of the receipt, an "Israel Reborn" postage stamp is mounted.
On the receipt it is noted that "Neither the league as a whole, nor any of its members assumes the obligation to repay the above sum… however bind themselves to endeavor to the outmost of their ability to induce the government of free Palestine when formed to honor with gratitude its moral obligation by paying the owner, his heirs or his executors the face sum".
The Palestine Independence Fund of The American League for a Free Palestine was founded by Hillel Kook, the representative of the Revisionist Movement in the USA, who acted under the alias of Pitter H. Bergson. Kook arrived in the USA in 1940 and established several organizations by means of which he raised funds, bought weapons and paved the way for establishing a Jewish state.
16.5x23.5 cm. Good condition. Traces of tape in the margins. Pen writing in the corner.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
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