Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
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Seven share certificate and bonds of construction, trade and agriculture companies. Palestine, 1921-1938.
1. Certificate in the amoount of 25 shares – "Haboneh, Anglo-Palestine Building Company". Details filled-in by hand, 1921.
2. "Hamashbir, the Palestine Workmen's Co-operation Society for Supply and Marketing of their Products", share certificate in the amount of one Egyptian Pound, 1923.
3. "Solelboneh, Jewish Workers Cooperative Association for Public Works, Building and Manufacture ", share warrant for one preference share in the amount of Half an Egyptian Pound from 1925.
4. "Nir, Jewish Agricultural Cooperative Labourers Association", one preference share certificate in the amount of one Palestine Pound, 1934.
5."Agriculture and Building Bank", bond certificate from 1934.
6. "Agrobank, bank for agriculture and building in Palestine", bond certificate, 1938.
7. "Loan and Savings Fund for Workers", home building fund certificate in the amount of 1 Palestine Pound, 1937.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
1. Certificate in the amoount of 25 shares – "Haboneh, Anglo-Palestine Building Company". Details filled-in by hand, 1921.
2. "Hamashbir, the Palestine Workmen's Co-operation Society for Supply and Marketing of their Products", share certificate in the amount of one Egyptian Pound, 1923.
3. "Solelboneh, Jewish Workers Cooperative Association for Public Works, Building and Manufacture ", share warrant for one preference share in the amount of Half an Egyptian Pound from 1925.
4. "Nir, Jewish Agricultural Cooperative Labourers Association", one preference share certificate in the amount of one Palestine Pound, 1934.
5."Agriculture and Building Bank", bond certificate from 1934.
6. "Agrobank, bank for agriculture and building in Palestine", bond certificate, 1938.
7. "Loan and Savings Fund for Workers", home building fund certificate in the amount of 1 Palestine Pound, 1937.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
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14 share certificates and bonds of enterprises, organizations and governments. South America, Russia, Europe and the Ottoman Empire, 19th- 20th century. French, Russian, Spanish and other languages.
Among the items:
• Bond certificate from 1894 of the Tsardom of Russia government. A number of Jewish banks in European capitals where the bond can be cashed are noted on the certificate. • Bond of the Imperial Ottoman Government, 1909. • Share certificate from 1930 – Jewish cooperative institute for loans (Židovské úverné družstvo) in Košice (Slovakia). • Share certificate from 1938 of a Jewish cooperative in Uruguay. • Share certificate from 1949 – Jewish bank in Uruguay. • Shares of different companies in Europe, some owned by Jews, among them: "Salomon's Skofabrik"; "Kahn, Lang & Manuel", and more.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
Among the items:
• Bond certificate from 1894 of the Tsardom of Russia government. A number of Jewish banks in European capitals where the bond can be cashed are noted on the certificate. • Bond of the Imperial Ottoman Government, 1909. • Share certificate from 1930 – Jewish cooperative institute for loans (Židovské úverné družstvo) in Košice (Slovakia). • Share certificate from 1938 of a Jewish cooperative in Uruguay. • Share certificate from 1949 – Jewish bank in Uruguay. • Shares of different companies in Europe, some owned by Jews, among them: "Salomon's Skofabrik"; "Kahn, Lang & Manuel", and more.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
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18 share certificates, bonds and insurance policies. Israel, USA and Europe. 20th century. English, French and German.
Among the items: • Share certificates of various commercial companies from Belgium and France. • Two share certificates of an Austro-Hungarian bank, from the years 1910 and 1912. • Bond certificate of Temple Beth Emeth of Flatbush, 1922. • "British America Assurance Company" – insurance policy against fire from August 1947 for a Tel Aviv resident. • Two Common Stock Purchase Warrants of "America-Israel Phosphate Company", 1961. • Three Israel Government bonds from the years 1979 and 1985, stamped "Specimen".
Total of 18 items. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
Among the items: • Share certificates of various commercial companies from Belgium and France. • Two share certificates of an Austro-Hungarian bank, from the years 1910 and 1912. • Bond certificate of Temple Beth Emeth of Flatbush, 1922. • "British America Assurance Company" – insurance policy against fire from August 1947 for a Tel Aviv resident. • Two Common Stock Purchase Warrants of "America-Israel Phosphate Company", 1961. • Three Israel Government bonds from the years 1979 and 1985, stamped "Specimen".
Total of 18 items. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
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Insurance policy – The Palestine General Insurance Co.; issued to Mr. Zvi Sosnik in 1938.
On top of the first page appears an illustration of the company's logo, signed "N.G." [Nahum Gutman].
[1] folded leaf (3 printed pages), 32X47 cm. Various ink-stamps. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Pen and pencil inscriptions. Stains. Tears at margins.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
On top of the first page appears an illustration of the company's logo, signed "N.G." [Nahum Gutman].
[1] folded leaf (3 printed pages), 32X47 cm. Various ink-stamps. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Pen and pencil inscriptions. Stains. Tears at margins.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
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Collection of items issued by "Credit Foncier Egyptien", that apart from its banking functions also held some lotteries concerning profits on its securities. Palestine and Egypt, ca. 1911-1943. Hebrew, English, French and Arabic.
1. Bond certificate of "Credit Foncier Egyptien" in the amount of 250 Francs. Issued in Cairo, 1911 (printed in Paris). Five coupons.
2-6. Five certificates for "Insurance and Loans" of "Egypt Palestine" company, giving "the right to participate in the monthly benefits of Credit Foncier Egyptien shares". Four were given in 1943.
7. "Certificate for Insurance and Loans" of "Palameric Africa" company, giving "the right to participate in the monthly benefits of Credit Foncier Egyptien shares". Given in 1942.
Size and condition vary. Stains, folding marks and tears. Bond in fair condition.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
1. Bond certificate of "Credit Foncier Egyptien" in the amount of 250 Francs. Issued in Cairo, 1911 (printed in Paris). Five coupons.
2-6. Five certificates for "Insurance and Loans" of "Egypt Palestine" company, giving "the right to participate in the monthly benefits of Credit Foncier Egyptien shares". Four were given in 1943.
7. "Certificate for Insurance and Loans" of "Palameric Africa" company, giving "the right to participate in the monthly benefits of Credit Foncier Egyptien shares". Given in 1942.
Size and condition vary. Stains, folding marks and tears. Bond in fair condition.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
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28 bonds issued by the government of Israel and by different municipalities. Tel-Aviv, Ramat-Gan, Petach Tikva and elsewhere, 1948-1962.
Among the items: • Three temporary certificates issued by the Jewish Agency certifying receipt of deposit certificates from private people and from various companies. May-June 1948. • Bonds in the amount of 10 Israeli Lira issued by the government of Israel for the Popular Loan (HaMilve HaAmami). 1950-1954. • Bonds in the amount of 10 Israeli Lira issued by Ramat-Gan municipality for a municipal loan. 1957-1962. • Two bonds issued by Petach Tikva municipality, for a municipal loan. 1952-1959. • More.
Total of 28 items. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
Among the items: • Three temporary certificates issued by the Jewish Agency certifying receipt of deposit certificates from private people and from various companies. May-June 1948. • Bonds in the amount of 10 Israeli Lira issued by the government of Israel for the Popular Loan (HaMilve HaAmami). 1950-1954. • Bonds in the amount of 10 Israeli Lira issued by Ramat-Gan municipality for a municipal loan. 1957-1962. • Two bonds issued by Petach Tikva municipality, for a municipal loan. 1952-1959. • More.
Total of 28 items. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
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Bond certificate issued by Tel-Aviv Great Synagogue Committee. "A. Itin and S. Shoshany" printing press, Tel-Aviv, 1926. Hebrew and English.
The certificate certifies that "the bearer of this bond has lent to the great synagogue committee the sum of five Pounds Sterling". Stamped with the synagogue's stamp and hand-signed by the chairman, treasurer and the secretary of the committee.
25X37 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and stains. Bottom part (with some of the coupons) is cut and detached. Two coupons are lacking. Adhesive tape on verso.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
The certificate certifies that "the bearer of this bond has lent to the great synagogue committee the sum of five Pounds Sterling". Stamped with the synagogue's stamp and hand-signed by the chairman, treasurer and the secretary of the committee.
25X37 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and stains. Bottom part (with some of the coupons) is cut and detached. Two coupons are lacking. Adhesive tape on verso.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
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17 Share certificates, bonds and other certificates of American companies and organizations, including Jewish-owned companies and companies involved in the economic development in Israel. USA, 1920s-1960s.
Among the items:
• Two bonds -Temple "Beth Emeth" of Flatbush, New York, 1922.
• Certificate issued by "New York Achooza Aleph" company – receipt for land purchase in Ra'anana. New York, 1932. Signed by the company's president and his deputy.
"New York Achooza Aleph" was a Jewish Zionist company founded in New York in 1912. In 1921 the company established Ra'anana.
• Share certificates of Jewish-owned companies, including Gimbel Brothers, Isaac Prouty, Straus Brothers Company, and more.
• Share certificate – "American Eretz Israel Corporation", 1960.
The company was founded in 1944 to promote economic trade between Israel and the United States and to assist in the economic development of Israel.
• Common Stock Purchase Warrant of "America-Israel Phosphate Company, 1961.
• More.
Total of 17 items. Size and condition vary.
Enclosed: Land ownership certificate – the town of Palestine in Illinois (USA) – issued in 1839 and signed by American president Martin Van Buren.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
Among the items:
• Two bonds -Temple "Beth Emeth" of Flatbush, New York, 1922.
• Certificate issued by "New York Achooza Aleph" company – receipt for land purchase in Ra'anana. New York, 1932. Signed by the company's president and his deputy.
"New York Achooza Aleph" was a Jewish Zionist company founded in New York in 1912. In 1921 the company established Ra'anana.
• Share certificates of Jewish-owned companies, including Gimbel Brothers, Isaac Prouty, Straus Brothers Company, and more.
• Share certificate – "American Eretz Israel Corporation", 1960.
The company was founded in 1944 to promote economic trade between Israel and the United States and to assist in the economic development of Israel.
• Common Stock Purchase Warrant of "America-Israel Phosphate Company, 1961.
• More.
Total of 17 items. Size and condition vary.
Enclosed: Land ownership certificate – the town of Palestine in Illinois (USA) – issued in 1839 and signed by American president Martin Van Buren.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
Opening: $500
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19 share certificates of American and Canadian companies, including Jewish-owned companies and companies that worked for Israel’s economic development. United States and Canada, 20th century. English.
Among the items: Share certificate of Beth Judah Holding Corporation, 1949. A Star of David is printed at the center of the certificate. • Share certificates of American companies and businesses, such as Hebrew National Kosher Foods, Lerner Stores Corporation, Lit Brothers, Gimbel Brothers, and more. • Two share certificates of Rassco Israel in Canada, 1958. • Scrip certificate of Pec Israel Economic Corporation, 1965.
Enclosed are three checks of the Chamberlain of the City of New York to various companies, 1912.
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
Among the items: Share certificate of Beth Judah Holding Corporation, 1949. A Star of David is printed at the center of the certificate. • Share certificates of American companies and businesses, such as Hebrew National Kosher Foods, Lerner Stores Corporation, Lit Brothers, Gimbel Brothers, and more. • Two share certificates of Rassco Israel in Canada, 1958. • Scrip certificate of Pec Israel Economic Corporation, 1965.
Enclosed are three checks of the Chamberlain of the City of New York to various companies, 1912.
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
Opening: $400
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27 bonds issued by the Government of Israel, most of them through the "Bonds" organization – Specimen prints. USA, 1950-80s.
Among them: "State of Israel Bonds" in different values issued in the years 1950s-80s. Specimen. • "Income Bonds" issued between the years 1977-1985. Stamped – Specimen. Two bonds in the amount of $250 initiated by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. His goals were to sell bonds to communities and to individuals worldwide and strengthen the relationship between Jewish communities in the Diaspora and the State of Israel, Zionism and Judaism.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
Among them: "State of Israel Bonds" in different values issued in the years 1950s-80s. Specimen. • "Income Bonds" issued between the years 1977-1985. Stamped – Specimen. Two bonds in the amount of $250 initiated by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. His goals were to sell bonds to communities and to individuals worldwide and strengthen the relationship between Jewish communities in the Diaspora and the State of Israel, Zionism and Judaism.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
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Share certificate – Steinmetz Electric Motor Car Corporation. Baltimore, 1921. English. With details filled-in by hand and signatures of the president and the treasurer.
The company was founded by Charles Proteus Steinmetz (1865-1923) a German-born American mathematician, scientist, and electrical engineer, one of the pioneers of electrical industry in the United States.
21X30 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. A few stains, slight. Two pinholes at the right margin.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
The company was founded by Charles Proteus Steinmetz (1865-1923) a German-born American mathematician, scientist, and electrical engineer, one of the pioneers of electrical industry in the United States.
21X30 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. A few stains, slight. Two pinholes at the right margin.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
January 23, 2019
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Savings certificate for three Palestine pounds issued by "America-Palestine, Trade and Investment Company". Hebrew and English. Details filled in by hand, signatures and the company's ink-stamp.
In the center of the certificate appears an illustration of the globe with the Tower of David on one side and the Statue of Liberty on the other side.
21.5X28 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks. Tears at margins and folding marks, some reinforced with adhesive tape. Some stains.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
In the center of the certificate appears an illustration of the globe with the Tower of David on one side and the Statue of Liberty on the other side.
21.5X28 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks. Tears at margins and folding marks, some reinforced with adhesive tape. Some stains.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.
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