Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture

Two "Shana Tova" Greeting Cards – The Detention Camps in Latrun and Kenya

Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
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1. "Shana Tova" greeting card sent from the Latrun detention camp, "Emek Ayalon", [September 1946]. The sender is Amichai Orlinsky, who served in the Palmach and in January 1948 was killed during the battle for the Qastal. The card is printed on both sides and folded in half. 10 cm. Good condition.
2. A small card, with a black-and-white illustration of a father hugging his daughter and the Hebrew inscription "Kenya, New Year's eve, 1948" (slightly blurred). Notation on verso: "To Ze'eva, love and longing, from father" (Hebrew). 6X8.5 cm. Good condition.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
Settlement in Palestine, Mandatory Palestine and the State of Israel
Settlement in Palestine, Mandatory Palestine and the State of Israel