Lot 319
"Lapid HaGevurah" – Illustrations by David Gilboa
Lapid HaGevura (Torch of bravery). Editor: I. Nun. Illustrations: David Gilboa. Tel-Aviv: Nizanim [1950s].
Story for children by Yitzchak Avnon, accompanied by eleven illustrations in color, in lithographic printing, by David Gilboa.
A patriotic tale incorporating historical events which took place during the Hasmonean revolt and story of Chanukah with events of War of Independence: in an attempt to defend their homeland, eight children travel the country trying of gather sparks of “fire of bravery” in order to ignite the collective “torch of bravery”. The children visit Tower of David, Kibbutz Negba, Tel-Chai, Degania, Kibbutz Yechiam, and additional locations.
[1] title cover, [10] leaves, 17X24 cm. Stains and creases to cover.
