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Lot 110

Collection of Historic Photographs, 1940s

Eleven press photos depicting historic events. Second half of 1940s (some later prints).
• Folk celebrations following the UN Declaration on November 29, 1947 (two different photos). • "The ship "Exodus" upon arrival to Eretz Israel (several photos) + a negative for printing. • Chaim Weizmann presents a Torah Book to US President Harry Truman, 1948. • Chaim Weizmann's swearing in ceremony as President of Israel. • Two women in Xylotimbou detention camp in Cyprus. • David Remez, Moshe Sharet, Dov Yossef and David Hacohen visiting a detention camp in Latroun. • Bulletin Board in Jerusalem with notices calling to join the Brigade, and other items. Size varies: 9X13 cm to 20X25 cm. Overall good condition.