Approx. 540 photographs in four albums and a typewritten report documenting the activity of a representative of the "Mossad LeAliya" (Institute for Immigration) in Iran. Iran, Turkey and Israel, late 1940s to early 1950s.
1. "General review of a 'journey' via Persian Azerbaijan and Anatolia, 13.6.1951-1.7.1951", a typewritten report with several handwritten additions, documenting a 3000-kilometer journey by land and a sea voyage of the same distance from Teheran to Haifa via Turkey, on which the writer had embarked (presumably, to examine the possibility of bringing Jews to Israel not by plane). Includes a detailed documentation of the road networks, the political conditions, Jewish institutions, and the army and history of Persia and Turkey.
12, [2] pp. 28.5 cm. Good-Fair condition. Filing holes, creases and small tears along edges. Stains and open tears to the first leaf (not affecting the text). A small piece is cut from the upper part of the first leaf (presumably a name of a place or the writer's name).
2. Approx. 540 photographs arranged in four albums, most of them from Iran and a few from Turkey. The photographs depict an Independence Day celebration at the Iraqi refugee camp in Teheran, the Kurdish refugee camp in the cemetery of Teheran, farmers, police officers and local tradesmen, various cities and other sights. One of the albums is completely dedicated to the documentation of a short journey the representative went on to the various cities of Iran – Kashan, Isfahan, Persepolis, Shiraz and elsewhere (presumably, in preparation for the long journey that is documented in the report).
The albums are captioned and dated by means of printed notes (mounted to the leaves) or in handwriting. Approx. 50 of the photographs are from Israel, from the time of the War of Independence.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition.
Enclosed: "The Suez Canal of the revolution, outlines of the history of the Communist Movement in Iran" (Hebrew), a printed report, dated 7.8.1951; "Prisoners of Zion in Eastern European countries, from the establishment of the state to this day" (Hebrew), a printed report, dated 17.2.1954; "Travelogue" (Hebrew) – a printed leaf listing dates and describing cities the representative had been to on one of his journeys.

"Announcement to all residents of the State of Israel" (Hebrew), the first poster to be issued by the provisional government of the State of Israel after the Declaration of Independence. Tel-Aviv: "HaPoel Hatzair" Cooperative Press, 14.5.1948.
The poster, printed in the Israeli national colors of blue and white, bears a first message by the new government to its citizens: "In this time of ultimate struggle, during the malicious attack of the enemy, the provisional government has taken power in Israel. Our state embodies the best vision of generations. We are commanded to protect the realization of this vision with full force" (Hebrew).
This is followed by text meant to steel the citizens for the war and the price they are about to pay: "Without sacrifices of blood and tears, without sacrificing body and mind, without the toil and pain of us all, we will not achieve victory. The Yishuv is called in its thousands to weapons. The joy of these great days is accompanied by grief for the fallen in the battles in the fields of the homeland. Their sacrifice will be accepted. Honor to our heroes" (Hebrew).
Towards the end, three lines in thinner characters urge the citizens to uphold the rights of Palestinian Arabs: "We shall remember: within the borders of our country, citizens of the Arab people will continue to live – and many of them are tired of this war. Their rights, equal civil rights, we are commanded to protect. We come in peace. Our hands are outstretched to them to build the country with us" (Hebrew).
Approx. 92.5X60 cm. Fair condition. Fold lines, creases and stains. Filing holes and pinholes. Small tears to edges and fold lines. Several long tears to margins, one reinforced with tape. Notation to verso.

A large toy locomotive made of sheet metal by the Shay toy company, for the festivals of the tenth anniversary of the State of Israel. [Israel, 1958].
A large, colorful toy locomotive, decorated with the emblems of the Twelve Tribes, flags of Israel, Stars of David and olive branches. The roof reads "Special to the 10th anniversary festivals" in English and Hebrew. The manufacturer's name, "Shay", in English and Hebrew appears on the backside.
The tenth anniversary of the State of Israel was marked by a series of events, ceremonies and festivals. During that year, the Tenth Anniversary Exhibition celebrating the achievements of the young state was held at "Binyanei Haumah", the International Bible Contest was held for the first time, and more.
Naturally, the festive atmosphere was fertile ground for manufacturers and the souvenir industry flourished. Alongside official souvenirs – a souvenir medal, postage stamps and the like – almost every possible object was designed in the spirit of the tenth anniversary festivals or was decorated with its logo, from household and practical objects such as cutlery, table lamps, Hanukkah lamps, ashtrays, pens, jewelry and so on, to paper souvenirs, food wrappers and toys.
Printed sheet metal. Approx. 8X10X50 cm. Fair-good condition. Rust and blemishes to paint. Bends. Custom display Acrylic Glass case; nailed to a wooden base.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.

One preference share, series B, of Bank Hathya limited. Jerusalem; given in 1937. Hebrew and English.
One preference share of Bank Hathya, filled-in by hand. Stamped with the stamp of the bank and hand-signed by the directors and secretary: Rabbi Chaim Pesachowitz, Mendel Naiman, and Rabbi Yisrael Zissel Dvorets.
Bank Hathya was established in the early 1930s by Rabbi Chaim Pesachowitz, who was known as the "red rabbi" due to his communist beliefs. The bank was located in a small apartment on Ben Yehuda St. in Jerusalem and as a condition for receiving a loan demanded that the clients have a philosophical conversation about communism and religion with the "red rabbi".
24X23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Fold lines and creases. Stains. Small tears to edges. A small hole to intersection of fold lines. Handwritten notations to verso.

"First Day of the Hebrew Post", Minister Sheet (souvenir sheet) with the first nine stamps of the State of Israel; inscribed by the general postmaster, Zvi Prihar, 1948.
Nine "Doar Ivri" (Hebrew Post) postage stamps in the denominations of 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 50, 250, 500 and 1000 Mils, on an official souvenir sheet reading "Iyar 7, 5708, 16.5.1948" and "Do'ar Ivri" at top and "Hayom HaRishon Shel HaDo'ar HaIvri" [first day of Hebrew post] at bottom. This souvenir sheet is known as "Minister Sheet" since it was presented to ministers and VIPs. Its first edition comprised only 40 copies, printed on thick yellowish paper, and the stamps were mounted on them between midnight and the morning of May 16, 1948.
Inscribed and signed on the lower-right corner by Zvi Prihar (Friedberg); dated 25.10.1948.
Sheet: 21.5X26 cm. Good condition.