Lot 286
Two Enlistment Posters from Days of Temporary Truce during the Israeli Independence War - Jerusalem, 1948
Two posters encouraging enlistment, during temporary truce periods. Jerusalem, June [-July?], 1948. Hebrew.
1. "Jews of Jerusalem", poster on behalf of the "Va'ad HaKehila HaIvrit [be] Yerushalayim" [the Hebrew community council in Jerusalem], calling to enhance enlistment and alertness of home front in case the temporary truce is violated. "Solomon" printing press, June 1948.
Approx. 50X70 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, slight creases and stains. Small tears at margins (tear of 3 cm. to top of poster). Ink-stamp.
2. "Temporary Truce is not a Ceasefire", poster on behalf of "Merkaz HaMifkad LeSherut HaAm", calling the Jews of the city to be counted and prepare for the continuation of the battles. Printed at the "Rephael Haim Cohen" printing press.
63.5X47.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Small tears at margins and folding marks. Stain and open tears to upper left corner, not affecting text.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.
