Lot 85
Israeli Declaration of Independence Ceremony - Rudi Weissenstein
Seven photographs from the Israeli Declaration of Independence Ceremony and the signature ceremony, by the photographer Rudi Weissenstein (1910-1992), who was the official photographer of the ceremony. Ink-stamped on the reverse with Weissenstein's photography studio stamp "Zalmania Pri-Or". Seen in the photographs is David Ben-Gurion delivering a speech, Golda Meir and Moshe Sharet signing the declaration, the public outside Dizengoff's house, and more. Some of the photographs have not appeared in the official publications of the ceremony. Average size 18x11.5 cm. Very good condition.