Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
Shaul Tchernichovsky – A Letter
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Sold for: $400
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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.
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