Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

David Ben-Gurion - Three Documents Signed by Hand

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Sold for: $688
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Three documents hand-signed by David Ben-Gurion. Israel, [1924] and 1956. Hebrew.
1. A letter dated April 22, 1956, typed on official stationery of Prime Minister's Office and addressed to Moshe Sneh, member of Maki party. "What are the roots of your opposition?... what once was dictatorship you call democracy and vice versa…". [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, some stains and filing holes.
2-3. Two documents signed by Ben-Gurion in initials, "D.B.G.", when he served as secretary of the "Histadrut HaKlalit", [1924]: confirmation of receiving Kupat Holim budget; a certificate confirming the stay of Meir Walt in Palestine until the outbreak of World War I. Signed also by Joseph Aharonovich. [2] leaves, approx. 23X15.5 cm. Fair condition. Duplication of typewritten documents. Folding marks, stains, filing holes and tears at margins.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
Autographs, Hebrew Literature, Manuscripts and Archives, Research and Bibliography Books
Autographs, Hebrew Literature, Manuscripts and Archives, Research and Bibliography Books