Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
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Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
"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.
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.
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The British Mandate of Palestine, Jewish Enlistment, Illegal Immigration,
Cyprus Detention Camps and the Establishment of the State of Israel
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Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $400
Unsold
An official broadside with a declaration of the Israeli government for the first Independence Day. [Tel-Aviv, 5 Iyar (May 4) 1949].
The declaration begins with detailing the State of Israel’s achievements in its first year of existence: military victory, the establishment of the IDF, the establishment of the government, global recognition and absorbing immigration. It then establishes that Independence Day would be an official holiday in Israel – a day for celebration and rest as well as a day of remembrance of those who died in their country’s defense.
The emblem of the State of Israel is printed on top.
46.5X76.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Filing holes. A few stains to margins. Fold lines and creases. Several minute tears. Notations on verso. Trimmed margins. The bottom part of the broadside, with the location and date: "HaKirya, the 5th of Iyar 5709" is missing. A printed piece of paper, with the words "The Israeli Government" (Hebrew) is glued to lower center (this piece was cut from the original bottom part of the poster, missing from this copy). The broadside is mounted on paper and framed.
The declaration begins with detailing the State of Israel’s achievements in its first year of existence: military victory, the establishment of the IDF, the establishment of the government, global recognition and absorbing immigration. It then establishes that Independence Day would be an official holiday in Israel – a day for celebration and rest as well as a day of remembrance of those who died in their country’s defense.
The emblem of the State of Israel is printed on top.
46.5X76.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Filing holes. A few stains to margins. Fold lines and creases. Several minute tears. Notations on verso. Trimmed margins. The bottom part of the broadside, with the location and date: "HaKirya, the 5th of Iyar 5709" is missing. A printed piece of paper, with the words "The Israeli Government" (Hebrew) is glued to lower center (this piece was cut from the original bottom part of the poster, missing from this copy). The broadside is mounted on paper and framed.
Category
The British Mandate of Palestine, Jewish Enlistment, Illegal Immigration,
Cyprus Detention Camps and the Establishment of the State of Israel
Catalogue
Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
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.
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.
Category
The British Mandate of Palestine, Jewish Enlistment, Illegal Immigration,
Cyprus Detention Camps and the Establishment of the State of Israel
Catalogue
Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $400
Unsold
Share warrant of the Bank Lehityashvut Amamait Beeretz Israel ltd. "Herzliya" press, Tel-Aviv; given in 1934. Hebrew and English.
Warrant for one share, numbered 159, filled-in by hand. Stamped with the stamp of the bank and hand-signed by the directors and secretary.
Twelve dividend coupons, with inked stamps of the bank.
The Bank Lehityashvut Amamait Beeretz Israel was established in 1933 by Meir Grossman, one of the leaders of Revisionist Zionism and head of the Jewish State Party. Although officially the bank denied any connection to a political party, it was established with the intent to promote the economic worldview of the party and support non-socialist settlers.
Approx. 33X34.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Fold lines. Small tears and holes to margins and fold lines.
Warrant for one share, numbered 159, filled-in by hand. Stamped with the stamp of the bank and hand-signed by the directors and secretary.
Twelve dividend coupons, with inked stamps of the bank.
The Bank Lehityashvut Amamait Beeretz Israel was established in 1933 by Meir Grossman, one of the leaders of Revisionist Zionism and head of the Jewish State Party. Although officially the bank denied any connection to a political party, it was established with the intent to promote the economic worldview of the party and support non-socialist settlers.
Approx. 33X34.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Fold lines. Small tears and holes to margins and fold lines.
Category
Shares, Philately, Numismatics and Badges
Catalogue
Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
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.
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.
Category
Shares, Philately, Numismatics and Badges
Catalogue
Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $1,200
Unsold
Collection of coins minted under the British Mandate for Palestine. Palestine, 1927-1946.
The collection contains 58 out of the 59 coins issued by the Mandate authorities during the years 1927-1946. Missing the 1934 100 Mils coin.
Condition varies.
The collection contains 58 out of the 59 coins issued by the Mandate authorities during the years 1927-1946. Missing the 1934 100 Mils coin.
Condition varies.
Category
Shares, Philately, Numismatics and Badges
Catalogue
Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
"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.
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.
Category
Shares, Philately, Numismatics and Badges
Catalogue
Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $600
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
"First Day of Hebrew Post". Minister Sheet (souvenir sheet) with the first nine stamps of the State of Israel; inscribed by the signatory of the Scroll of Independence David Remez, 1948.
Nine "Do'ar 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 on the lower-right corner by the signatory of the Scroll of Independence, David Remez, to one of the founders of the "Yad Vashem" Organization, Baruch Zuckerman: "… to Baruch and Nina Zuckerman, D. Remez, Montreux, 5708" (Hebrew). The dedication was presumably written during the World Jewish Congress held in Switzerland in June-July 1948.
The 5 Mil postage stamp rouletted.
Sheet: 21.5X26 cm. Good condition. Creases and minor blemishes.
Nine "Do'ar 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 on the lower-right corner by the signatory of the Scroll of Independence, David Remez, to one of the founders of the "Yad Vashem" Organization, Baruch Zuckerman: "… to Baruch and Nina Zuckerman, D. Remez, Montreux, 5708" (Hebrew). The dedication was presumably written during the World Jewish Congress held in Switzerland in June-July 1948.
The 5 Mil postage stamp rouletted.
Sheet: 21.5X26 cm. Good condition. Creases and minor blemishes.
Category
Shares, Philately, Numismatics and Badges
Catalogue
Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $300
Unsold
Letter by David Remez to the general manager of the Anglo-Palestine Bank, Eliezer Hoofien. Printed on the official stationery of the provisional government of the State of Israel and hand-signed by Remez. July 1948.
A letter by David Remez, one of the leaders of the Jewish Yishuv in Palestine, a signatory of the Scroll of Independence and a minister in the first Israeli governments. The letter, written when Remez served as the Minister of Transport of the provisional government, deals with printing Israeli postage stamps: "I wish to thank you for your letter […] accompanied by the samples of stamps made by the American Bank Note Company. During my short stay in Switzerland, I paid special attention to this matter of printing stamps […] I received the agreement of the stamp printing department of the Swiss postal service to have a young man of ours work in their department for six months or a year and learn the work in its entirety. I hope that after a certain period of training and purchasing the required machines, we will take our place in the East as distinct stamp printers" (Hebrew). Hand-signed by Remez.
[1] leaf, 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Fold lines and minor creases. Filing holes. Several tears to margins; one open tear (not affecting text).
A letter by David Remez, one of the leaders of the Jewish Yishuv in Palestine, a signatory of the Scroll of Independence and a minister in the first Israeli governments. The letter, written when Remez served as the Minister of Transport of the provisional government, deals with printing Israeli postage stamps: "I wish to thank you for your letter […] accompanied by the samples of stamps made by the American Bank Note Company. During my short stay in Switzerland, I paid special attention to this matter of printing stamps […] I received the agreement of the stamp printing department of the Swiss postal service to have a young man of ours work in their department for six months or a year and learn the work in its entirety. I hope that after a certain period of training and purchasing the required machines, we will take our place in the East as distinct stamp printers" (Hebrew). Hand-signed by Remez.
[1] leaf, 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Fold lines and minor creases. Filing holes. Several tears to margins; one open tear (not affecting text).
Category
Shares, Philately, Numismatics and Badges
Catalogue
Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Lapel pin and two rings that were given against the donation of jewelry to the "Kofer HaYishuv" ("Community Ransom") fundraising campaign. [Palestine, late 1930s or 1940s].
1. Lapel pin reading "Community Ransom – Gift of Jewels – 1938-9" (Hebrew). Designed by Moshe Murro (1888-1957), painter and sculptor, founder of the "HaKame'ah" workshop in Bezalel. Signed on verso: "M. Murro, Jerusalem" (Hebrew).
Approx. 1.5X1.5 cm.
2-3. Two brass rings reading "Kofer HaYishuv", one for a woman and the other for a man.
Diameter: 17 mm and 20 mm.
"Kofer HaYishuv" ("Community Ransom"), a fundraising campaign to finance the security needs of the Yishuv, was established in 1938, during the 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine. One of the drives in the campaign was titled "Gift of Jewelry" wherein the members of the Yishuv donated their best Jewelry, utensils and even their wedding rings. In return, they received a brass ring, a pin or a desktop paper holder with the logo of "Kofer HaYishuv".
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
1. Lapel pin reading "Community Ransom – Gift of Jewels – 1938-9" (Hebrew). Designed by Moshe Murro (1888-1957), painter and sculptor, founder of the "HaKame'ah" workshop in Bezalel. Signed on verso: "M. Murro, Jerusalem" (Hebrew).
Approx. 1.5X1.5 cm.
2-3. Two brass rings reading "Kofer HaYishuv", one for a woman and the other for a man.
Diameter: 17 mm and 20 mm.
"Kofer HaYishuv" ("Community Ransom"), a fundraising campaign to finance the security needs of the Yishuv, was established in 1938, during the 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine. One of the drives in the campaign was titled "Gift of Jewelry" wherein the members of the Yishuv donated their best Jewelry, utensils and even their wedding rings. In return, they received a brass ring, a pin or a desktop paper holder with the logo of "Kofer HaYishuv".
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
Category
Shares, Philately, Numismatics and Badges
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Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $250
Unsold
A silver pin awarded to the members of the first Knesset of the State of Israel. 1951.
Designed as a scroll with the emblem of the State of Israel and the legend "Member of the first Knesset, 1949-1951" (Hebrew). Signed on verso: "Kretschmer" (Hebrew).
Approx. 2.5 cm. Good condition.
See: Official Decorations and Presentation Medals in Israel (Hebrew), Prof. Shaul Ladani and Dr. Ruthie Kalman (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 2011), p. 37.
Designed as a scroll with the emblem of the State of Israel and the legend "Member of the first Knesset, 1949-1951" (Hebrew). Signed on verso: "Kretschmer" (Hebrew).
Approx. 2.5 cm. Good condition.
See: Official Decorations and Presentation Medals in Israel (Hebrew), Prof. Shaul Ladani and Dr. Ruthie Kalman (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 2011), p. 37.
Category
Shares, Philately, Numismatics and Badges
Catalogue
Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
August 11, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
"Sabbatay Sevi", a rare engraved portrait of Sabbatai Zevi, from the booklet Relation de la véritable imposture du faux Messie des Juifs, nomme Sabbatay Sevi. [Avignon, 1667].
An engraved portrait of Sabbatai Zevi wearing a turban (facing left). The booklet from which the engraving was taken includes an early testimony on Sabbatai Zevi and his conversion to Islam (Gershom Scholem attributed the writing of the booklet to the Jesuit priest Jacques Becherand; however, this assumption was rejected by Prof. Shlomo Simonsohn).
Print: 17.5X12 cm, mounted on paper. Good condition. Minor stains to margins.
An engraved portrait of Sabbatai Zevi wearing a turban (facing left). The booklet from which the engraving was taken includes an early testimony on Sabbatai Zevi and his conversion to Islam (Gershom Scholem attributed the writing of the booklet to the Jesuit priest Jacques Becherand; however, this assumption was rejected by Prof. Shlomo Simonsohn).
Print: 17.5X12 cm, mounted on paper. Good condition. Minor stains to margins.
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Prints, Maps, Travelogues and Studies of Palestine
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