Lot 319
"LaAm BeMatzor" – Poster Designed by Franz Kraus, 1947
"Ganon VeHatzil!" poster on behalf of "HaMif'al HaMeyuhad LaAm BeMatzor" [Special operation for a besieged nation]. Levin-Epstein Printing Press, Tel-Aviv, 1947. Design: Franz Kraus.
Colorful poster calling to donate to "LaAm BeMatzor" fund raising campaign, founded in 1947 to assist the Ha'apala (illegal immigration) project and to support the families of Jewish prisoners arrested by the British. The words "Ganon VeHatzil" are cited from Isaiah's prophecy (31:5). 49X69 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Foxing at margins. Slight damages.
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen.
