Lot 194
Poster issued by the Jewish Naval League
Illustrated poster issued by the Jewish Naval League. "Ot" printing press, Haifa, [2nd half of 1930s]. Design: Elsner.
"the shores and the sea call for renewal of connection with Jewish sailors…Jew! Join the League as a member and help achieve its goals."
In 1935 Beitar movement started naval training in Italy, with the establishment of a school for seamanship in Civitavecchia, Italy. Cadets from the Yishuv and from the Diaspora participated in this course. To finance the school, the Jewish Naval League was founded in 1937. 62.5X93.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding-marks, professionally restored tears. Cloth backed for display and preservation.
