Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture

Shaul Tchernichovsky – A Letter

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Shaul Tchernichovsky, a handwritten letter, to Mr. Ezrachi. Tel-Aviv, January 1939.
In the letter, Tchernichovsky answers the question asked in the newspaper Ha'aretz and humorously explains the reason for the Hebrew name for German measles (Ademet, derived from Adom - "red"): "Perhaps, I would ask a repentant what Red is in Hebrew…".
Single leaf, 21 cm. Fair condition, foxing, ink stains.
Signatures, Manuscripts and Archives
Signatures, Manuscripts and Archives