Lot 82
Eshnav – Mapai’s internal newspaper — 1941-1947
Two volumes with 157 issues “Eshnav - compilation of information / articles” 1941-1947.
Volume 1: Issues 1-84 (the newspaper changed its name in the middle); Volume 2: Issues 85-157.
On each issue is written: Internal for members / Not for sale,” The “Eretz Israel Workers Party” appears in the first issue.
The newspaper was published several times a month, reflecting in a comprehensive and captivating manner, the history of Eretz Israel and the region on a political level from August 1941 to May 1947 including reference to Jews in the Diaspora. Among the headlines: “We turn to the Governor regarding the renewal of the Supreme Arab Committee,” “Weizmann opposes partition,” Israel’s Refugees in Italy in a terrible state,” “How the Ma’apilim were released from the camps at Atlit.”
The book’s previous owner wrote in pencil in front of the title page “Illegal publication?”
On average, 8 pages per issue, 25 cm. Good to very good condition. Fine, delicate paper. Foxing with cut margins on some of the issues. Issues 111-112 are incomplete.
Complete collection, rare.
