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Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
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A volume compiling all 47 issues of the "Kol Negba" (The Voice of Negba) leaflet – a typewritten, mimeographed leaflet published during the bitter battles over Kibbutz Negba during the Israeli War of Independence. May 25, 1948 to November 23, 1948.
The issues of the "Kol Negba" leaflet, edited by Asher Richter and Tzvikah Lubliner, were mimeographed in a small number of copies and were distributed among the fighters, residents of Kibbutz Negba, and the forces of the Givati Division and the Negev Division which stood by them during the battles against the Egyptian expeditionary forces in 1948.
The issues contain reports about the battles, information about the wounded and the fallen, words of encouragement and support, updates on the daily life of the Kibbutz, and more. The motto "Af Al Pi Chen" (Nevertheless) appears at the beginning of each issue.
At the beginning of the volume appears an introduction by Asher Richter (23.11.1948) in which he presents the idea underlying the publication of the leaflet: "A week after Negba became the front line, the secretariat of the Kibbutz thought of the idea of publishing a daily leaflet for delivering information and encouraging the fighters… on grave days, the leaflet appeared daily, refuted rumors… and strengthened morale".
The last issue, from December 23, 1948, was printed with the conquering of the Iraq-Suwaydan police fort by the IDF forces and the end of the siege on the Kibbutz and describes the return to the routine of life.
47 issues (number of pages varies between the issues), bound together in a new binding. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (many stains on the first issue).
The issues of the "Kol Negba" leaflet, edited by Asher Richter and Tzvikah Lubliner, were mimeographed in a small number of copies and were distributed among the fighters, residents of Kibbutz Negba, and the forces of the Givati Division and the Negev Division which stood by them during the battles against the Egyptian expeditionary forces in 1948.
The issues contain reports about the battles, information about the wounded and the fallen, words of encouragement and support, updates on the daily life of the Kibbutz, and more. The motto "Af Al Pi Chen" (Nevertheless) appears at the beginning of each issue.
At the beginning of the volume appears an introduction by Asher Richter (23.11.1948) in which he presents the idea underlying the publication of the leaflet: "A week after Negba became the front line, the secretariat of the Kibbutz thought of the idea of publishing a daily leaflet for delivering information and encouraging the fighters… on grave days, the leaflet appeared daily, refuted rumors… and strengthened morale".
The last issue, from December 23, 1948, was printed with the conquering of the Iraq-Suwaydan police fort by the IDF forces and the end of the siege on the Kibbutz and describes the return to the routine of life.
47 issues (number of pages varies between the issues), bound together in a new binding. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (many stains on the first issue).
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Underground Movements, Illegal Immigration and Detention Camps, The 1948 War and the Establishment of the State of Israe
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Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Approx. 40 letters by a Palmach fighter who took part in the battles of the Negev, and approx. 40 "combat leaflets" and leaves issued by IDF commands during the War of Independence (most of them from the south). Negba, Kibbutz Dorot, Be'er Sheva, Givat Brener and elsewhere, 1948.
• Approx. 40 handwritten letters, which were sent by a Palmach fighter named Shmuel (presumably of the 7th battalion) to his family members during the months of January-December 1948. The letters contain descriptions of Kibbutz Negba during the war, the battles to conquer the Negev, the shooting down of an Egyptian airplane, a meeting with the soldiers of Danny Mas (who commanded the Convoy of 35), the difficult conditions and more. Several letters are addressed to Shmuel's brother, Michael (who is requested not to show them to their parents) and contain detailed descriptions of the battles, the wounded and the fallen soldiers, the experience of bereavement and more.
• Approx. 40 "combat leaflets" and leaves issued by IDF commands, including: four leaves of "Alon Sadeh" (Field Leaflet) of the 7th battalion of the Palmach (handwritten and mimeographed); fourteen leaves of "Yoman Hama'aracha" (Campaign Log) of the Southern headquarters; an Order of the Day before the Chorev Operation (the Negev conquest operation), from 23.12.1948; an additional Order of the Day for the Chorev Operation, written especially for the soldiers of the 7th battalion of the Palmach; seven leaves of "Yoman Krav" (Combat Log) of the Chorev Operation, issued by the combat headquarters of the 12th Brigade; "HaGemul" (Retaliation), a leaf with a poem about the decision to disassemble the Palmach, signed "Chefer" (Chaim Chefer?); and more.
Enclosed: "For the Defense of the Palmach" (Hebrew), a broadside issued by the "United Workers Party" calling not to disassemble the Palmach.
A total of approx. 80 items. Size and condition vary. Good-fair overall condition.
• Approx. 40 handwritten letters, which were sent by a Palmach fighter named Shmuel (presumably of the 7th battalion) to his family members during the months of January-December 1948. The letters contain descriptions of Kibbutz Negba during the war, the battles to conquer the Negev, the shooting down of an Egyptian airplane, a meeting with the soldiers of Danny Mas (who commanded the Convoy of 35), the difficult conditions and more. Several letters are addressed to Shmuel's brother, Michael (who is requested not to show them to their parents) and contain detailed descriptions of the battles, the wounded and the fallen soldiers, the experience of bereavement and more.
• Approx. 40 "combat leaflets" and leaves issued by IDF commands, including: four leaves of "Alon Sadeh" (Field Leaflet) of the 7th battalion of the Palmach (handwritten and mimeographed); fourteen leaves of "Yoman Hama'aracha" (Campaign Log) of the Southern headquarters; an Order of the Day before the Chorev Operation (the Negev conquest operation), from 23.12.1948; an additional Order of the Day for the Chorev Operation, written especially for the soldiers of the 7th battalion of the Palmach; seven leaves of "Yoman Krav" (Combat Log) of the Chorev Operation, issued by the combat headquarters of the 12th Brigade; "HaGemul" (Retaliation), a leaf with a poem about the decision to disassemble the Palmach, signed "Chefer" (Chaim Chefer?); and more.
Enclosed: "For the Defense of the Palmach" (Hebrew), a broadside issued by the "United Workers Party" calling not to disassemble the Palmach.
A total of approx. 80 items. Size and condition vary. Good-fair overall condition.
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Underground Movements, Illegal Immigration and Detention Camps, The 1948 War and the Establishment of the State of Israe
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Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Fourteen "combat leaves" and leaflets issued by the Southern Command of the IDF and the journal of the 51st battalion of the Givati Brigade, during the War of Independence. July-November 1948.
1. "Combat leaf" issued by the headquarters of the Givati Brigade, the southern front, 15.7.1948. The leaf reports on the battles over the Ibdis outpost between Givati soldiers and Egyptian soldiers – the conquest of ridge 105, the number of fallen soldiers, the weapons taken from the enemy, and more.
2-10. Nine "combat leaves" issued by the combat headquarters of the Givati Brigade, October 15-21, 1948 (two duplicate copies). The leaves contain ongoing updates about the various fronts in the Negev during the War of Independence.
11. "Weekly Review, broadcasted on 'Kol Tzvah Hahaganah' (16.10.48)", leaflet no. 23 issued by the Culture Department dealing with the attacks of the Egyptian Army on the Negev settlements.
12-14. Three "Battle Log" leaflets issued by the headquarters of the southern front, October-November 1948 (leaflets nos. 5, 12 and 13). The leaflets contain reports about the retaking of the Negev Road and the conquest of the Iraq-Suwaydan police fort and the villages in its surroundings.
15. "Journal of the Battalion", the journal of the 51st battalion of the Givati Brigade, issue no. 8, November 29, 1948. The issue contains articles about the battles over the military posts, the hills and the villages of the Negev during Operation Yo'av; passages from the battle journal of Ya'akov Arnon, a fighter of the battalion who was killed in October 1948 during the attack on hill 113 (which today is named after him); and more.
Size and condition vary.
1. "Combat leaf" issued by the headquarters of the Givati Brigade, the southern front, 15.7.1948. The leaf reports on the battles over the Ibdis outpost between Givati soldiers and Egyptian soldiers – the conquest of ridge 105, the number of fallen soldiers, the weapons taken from the enemy, and more.
2-10. Nine "combat leaves" issued by the combat headquarters of the Givati Brigade, October 15-21, 1948 (two duplicate copies). The leaves contain ongoing updates about the various fronts in the Negev during the War of Independence.
11. "Weekly Review, broadcasted on 'Kol Tzvah Hahaganah' (16.10.48)", leaflet no. 23 issued by the Culture Department dealing with the attacks of the Egyptian Army on the Negev settlements.
12-14. Three "Battle Log" leaflets issued by the headquarters of the southern front, October-November 1948 (leaflets nos. 5, 12 and 13). The leaflets contain reports about the retaking of the Negev Road and the conquest of the Iraq-Suwaydan police fort and the villages in its surroundings.
15. "Journal of the Battalion", the journal of the 51st battalion of the Givati Brigade, issue no. 8, November 29, 1948. The issue contains articles about the battles over the military posts, the hills and the villages of the Negev during Operation Yo'av; passages from the battle journal of Ya'akov Arnon, a fighter of the battalion who was killed in October 1948 during the attack on hill 113 (which today is named after him); and more.
Size and condition vary.
Category
Underground Movements, Illegal Immigration and Detention Camps, The 1948 War and the Establishment of the State of Israe
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Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $400
Sold for: $4,500
Including buyer's premium
Printed invitation for the Declaration of Independence ceremony. Tel Aviv, May 13, 1948 (4th of Iyar).
Original invitation sent by Minhelet HaAm (People's Administration – the executive body established before the Israeli Declaration of Independence to manage the Jewish Yishuv and the war) exclusively to its members, journalists and persons of note: "We are honored to send you herewith an invitation to the Declaration of Independence ceremony which will take place on Friday… 4 pm in the Museum hall… we ask you to keep the contents of this invitation and the date secret…". the invitation concludes with instructions: "personal invitation – Dress: dark festive clothes" (Hebrew).
[1] leaf (folded), 21.5 cm. Good condition. Fold lines and minor creases. A few minor stains.
Original invitation sent by Minhelet HaAm (People's Administration – the executive body established before the Israeli Declaration of Independence to manage the Jewish Yishuv and the war) exclusively to its members, journalists and persons of note: "We are honored to send you herewith an invitation to the Declaration of Independence ceremony which will take place on Friday… 4 pm in the Museum hall… we ask you to keep the contents of this invitation and the date secret…". the invitation concludes with instructions: "personal invitation – Dress: dark festive clothes" (Hebrew).
[1] leaf (folded), 21.5 cm. Good condition. Fold lines and minor creases. A few minor stains.
Category
Underground Movements, Illegal Immigration and Detention Camps, The 1948 War and the Establishment of the State of Israe
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Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Twelve ordinances, protocols and booklets, documenting the onset of legislation in the State of Israel. Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv, 1948-1949.
The items before us were issued by the legislature of the State of Israel shortly after its establishment, in three different forms: The Provisional State Council (the authority's name with the establishment of the state), The Constituent Assembly (which replaced the council in order to formulate a constitution) and the first Knesset (which replaced the Assembly after one session).
Among the items: • "The Law and Administration Ordinance", a printout from "Iton Rishmi" (Official Gazette) no. 8. About the first legislation of the State of Israel, determining the authorities of The Provisional State Council as the legislature of the State of Israel. • "The State of Israel, The Provisional State Council / Constitution Committee, general deliberation of the committee", booklet A. Official protocol of the first three sessions of the committee in August 1948. • "Constitution of Israel, proposal and explanations", by Yehuda Pinchas Cohen. Published by the Government Printer, [1949]. Proposal for a constitution for the State of Israel, formulated by Dr. Yehuda Pinchas Cohen, the secretary of the political department of the Jewish Agency, which was submitted to the Constitution Committee of the State Council in 1949. • "The Transfer to a Constituent Assembly Ordinance", printout from "Iton Rishmi" no. 42, determining the turning of the Provisional State Council into a Constituent Assembly. • "The State of Israel, the Constituent Assembly, opening session, February 14, 1949". Official protocol of the first session of the Assembly. • "The first Knesset, its composition and committees – July 1949", typewritten, mimeographed booklet with the names of the members of the Knesset, their parties, address and position. • And more.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition.
The items before us were issued by the legislature of the State of Israel shortly after its establishment, in three different forms: The Provisional State Council (the authority's name with the establishment of the state), The Constituent Assembly (which replaced the council in order to formulate a constitution) and the first Knesset (which replaced the Assembly after one session).
Among the items: • "The Law and Administration Ordinance", a printout from "Iton Rishmi" (Official Gazette) no. 8. About the first legislation of the State of Israel, determining the authorities of The Provisional State Council as the legislature of the State of Israel. • "The State of Israel, The Provisional State Council / Constitution Committee, general deliberation of the committee", booklet A. Official protocol of the first three sessions of the committee in August 1948. • "Constitution of Israel, proposal and explanations", by Yehuda Pinchas Cohen. Published by the Government Printer, [1949]. Proposal for a constitution for the State of Israel, formulated by Dr. Yehuda Pinchas Cohen, the secretary of the political department of the Jewish Agency, which was submitted to the Constitution Committee of the State Council in 1949. • "The Transfer to a Constituent Assembly Ordinance", printout from "Iton Rishmi" no. 42, determining the turning of the Provisional State Council into a Constituent Assembly. • "The State of Israel, the Constituent Assembly, opening session, February 14, 1949". Official protocol of the first session of the Assembly. • "The first Knesset, its composition and committees – July 1949", typewritten, mimeographed booklet with the names of the members of the Knesset, their parties, address and position. • And more.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition.
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Underground Movements, Illegal Immigration and Detention Camps, The 1948 War and the Establishment of the State of Israe
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Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Nineteen booklets, photographs and souvenirs documenting the activities of the provisional institutions for the establishment of the State of Israel. Tel Aviv and elsewhere, ca. 1948-1949.
Six booklets, including: • "People's Administration sheet, directives and notices". Tel Aviv, 1 Iyar (May 10) 1948. • "People's Council". Tel Aviv, 7 Iyar (May 16) 1948, "Printed with permission of the Provisional Government". Protocols of the four sessions of the People's Council, which took place between May 4th and May 14th. • "Provisional State Council, first session". Tel Aviv, 7 Iyar (May 16) 1948. Protocol booklet. • "Makeup of the Provisional State Council and its committees". [Tel Aviv?], Kislev (December) 1948. Booklet detailing the members of eleven committees of the Provisional State Council: the defense committee, the constitutional committee, the state emblem and flag committee and other committees. • "Records: The legal codex", issue no. 1. [Tel Aviv], February 17, 1949. • And more.
Currency order for 1948, mimeograph of a typewritten document. The order states that the Israeli Lira will become as the official currency of the State of Israel and repeals the Mandatory currency laws.
Eight photographs from sessions of the provisional councils, including: • Three photographs from the swearing-in ceremony of Chaim Weizmann as president of the Provisional State Council on September 30, 1948 (Chaim Weizmann's speech, David Ben Gurion's speech and Yosef Sprinzak's speech). • Two photographs from the swearing-in ceremony of Chaim Weizmann as President of the State of Israel, on February 17, 1949, attended by David Ben Gurion, Moshe Dayan, rabbis and ministers and other dignitaries (the photographs are identical; one is in a large format). • And more.
Four souvenir items: • Pin commemorating the establishment of the State of Israel, designed in the shape of the Partition Plan with the inscription: "State of Israel, 5 Iyar 1948". • "Musical postcard" (45 RPM) with a recording of the Declaration of Independence ceremony and "HaTikvah". • Souvenir card published by The Grand Rapids Press newspaper: on one side is an illustration of an Israeli family waving the Israeli flag, and on the other is a photograph of the newspaper issue reporting on the declaration. • "Shanah Tovah" card with a picture from the swearing-in ceremony of Chaim Weizmann as President of Israel.
Enclosed: Announcement of the Chief Commander of the Irgun to the People of Zion. [Jerusalem, ca. 1948]. "Broadcasted on 6 Iyar (May 15) 1948, on 'Kol HaHerut', the broadcasting station of the Irgun"; letter from July 1, 1948 from Otte Wallish to the representative of Keren HaYesod regarding the Israeli flags and the portrait of Theodor Herzl lent by Keren HaYesod (apparently with regard to the flags and portrait hung in the hall during the Declaration of Independence).
Size and condition vary. Good-fair overall condition. Stains. Filing holes, creases and blemishes (mostly minor). Tears and restored tears to some of the items. Three missing pages at the end of the Provisional State Council session protocol booklet
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
Six booklets, including: • "People's Administration sheet, directives and notices". Tel Aviv, 1 Iyar (May 10) 1948. • "People's Council". Tel Aviv, 7 Iyar (May 16) 1948, "Printed with permission of the Provisional Government". Protocols of the four sessions of the People's Council, which took place between May 4th and May 14th. • "Provisional State Council, first session". Tel Aviv, 7 Iyar (May 16) 1948. Protocol booklet. • "Makeup of the Provisional State Council and its committees". [Tel Aviv?], Kislev (December) 1948. Booklet detailing the members of eleven committees of the Provisional State Council: the defense committee, the constitutional committee, the state emblem and flag committee and other committees. • "Records: The legal codex", issue no. 1. [Tel Aviv], February 17, 1949. • And more.
Currency order for 1948, mimeograph of a typewritten document. The order states that the Israeli Lira will become as the official currency of the State of Israel and repeals the Mandatory currency laws.
Eight photographs from sessions of the provisional councils, including: • Three photographs from the swearing-in ceremony of Chaim Weizmann as president of the Provisional State Council on September 30, 1948 (Chaim Weizmann's speech, David Ben Gurion's speech and Yosef Sprinzak's speech). • Two photographs from the swearing-in ceremony of Chaim Weizmann as President of the State of Israel, on February 17, 1949, attended by David Ben Gurion, Moshe Dayan, rabbis and ministers and other dignitaries (the photographs are identical; one is in a large format). • And more.
Four souvenir items: • Pin commemorating the establishment of the State of Israel, designed in the shape of the Partition Plan with the inscription: "State of Israel, 5 Iyar 1948". • "Musical postcard" (45 RPM) with a recording of the Declaration of Independence ceremony and "HaTikvah". • Souvenir card published by The Grand Rapids Press newspaper: on one side is an illustration of an Israeli family waving the Israeli flag, and on the other is a photograph of the newspaper issue reporting on the declaration. • "Shanah Tovah" card with a picture from the swearing-in ceremony of Chaim Weizmann as President of Israel.
Enclosed: Announcement of the Chief Commander of the Irgun to the People of Zion. [Jerusalem, ca. 1948]. "Broadcasted on 6 Iyar (May 15) 1948, on 'Kol HaHerut', the broadcasting station of the Irgun"; letter from July 1, 1948 from Otte Wallish to the representative of Keren HaYesod regarding the Israeli flags and the portrait of Theodor Herzl lent by Keren HaYesod (apparently with regard to the flags and portrait hung in the hall during the Declaration of Independence).
Size and condition vary. Good-fair overall condition. Stains. Filing holes, creases and blemishes (mostly minor). Tears and restored tears to some of the items. Three missing pages at the end of the Provisional State Council session protocol booklet
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
Category
Underground Movements, Illegal Immigration and Detention Camps, The 1948 War and the Establishment of the State of Israe
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Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,500
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Approx. 540 photographs in four albums and a typewritten report documenting the activity of a representative of the "Mossad LeAliya" (Institute for Immigration) in Iran. Iran, Turkey and Israel, late 1940s to early 1950s.
1. "General review of a 'journey' via Persian Azerbaijan and Anatolia, 13.6.1951-1.7.1951", a typewritten report with several handwritten additions, documenting a 3000-kilometer journey by land and a sea voyage of the same distance from Teheran to Haifa via Turkey, on which the writer had embarked (presumably, to examine the possibility of bringing Jews to Israel not by plane). Includes a detailed documentation of the road networks, the political conditions, Jewish institutions, and the army and history of Persia and Turkey.
12, [2] pp. Good-Fair condition. Filing holes, creases and small tears along edges. Stains and open tears to the first leaf (not affecting the text). A small piece is cut from the upper part of the first leaf (presumably – a name of a place or the writer's name).
2. Approx. 540 photographs arranged in four albums, most of them from Iran and a few from Turkey. The photographs depict an Independence Day celebration at the Iraqi refugee camp in Teheran, the Kurdish refugee camp in the cemetery of Teheran, farmers, police officers and local tradesmen, various cities and other sights. One of the albums is completely dedicated to the documentation of a short journey the representative went on to the various cities of Iran – Kashan, Isfahan, Persepolis, Shiraz and elsewhere (presumably, in preparation for the long journey that is documented in the report).
The albums are captioned and dated by means of printed notes (mounted to the leaves) or handwriting. Approx. 50 of the photographs are from Israel, from the time of the War of Independence.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition.
Enclosed: "The Suez Canal of the revolution, outlines of the history of the Communist Movement in Iran" (Hebrew), a printed report, dated 7.8.1951; "Prisoners of Zion in the Easter European countries, from the establishment of the state to this day" (Hebrew), a printed report, dated 17.2.1954; "Travelogue" (Hebrew) – a printed leaf listing dates and describing cities the representative had been to on one of his journeys.
1. "General review of a 'journey' via Persian Azerbaijan and Anatolia, 13.6.1951-1.7.1951", a typewritten report with several handwritten additions, documenting a 3000-kilometer journey by land and a sea voyage of the same distance from Teheran to Haifa via Turkey, on which the writer had embarked (presumably, to examine the possibility of bringing Jews to Israel not by plane). Includes a detailed documentation of the road networks, the political conditions, Jewish institutions, and the army and history of Persia and Turkey.
12, [2] pp. Good-Fair condition. Filing holes, creases and small tears along edges. Stains and open tears to the first leaf (not affecting the text). A small piece is cut from the upper part of the first leaf (presumably – a name of a place or the writer's name).
2. Approx. 540 photographs arranged in four albums, most of them from Iran and a few from Turkey. The photographs depict an Independence Day celebration at the Iraqi refugee camp in Teheran, the Kurdish refugee camp in the cemetery of Teheran, farmers, police officers and local tradesmen, various cities and other sights. One of the albums is completely dedicated to the documentation of a short journey the representative went on to the various cities of Iran – Kashan, Isfahan, Persepolis, Shiraz and elsewhere (presumably, in preparation for the long journey that is documented in the report).
The albums are captioned and dated by means of printed notes (mounted to the leaves) or handwriting. Approx. 50 of the photographs are from Israel, from the time of the War of Independence.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition.
Enclosed: "The Suez Canal of the revolution, outlines of the history of the Communist Movement in Iran" (Hebrew), a printed report, dated 7.8.1951; "Prisoners of Zion in the Easter European countries, from the establishment of the state to this day" (Hebrew), a printed report, dated 17.2.1954; "Travelogue" (Hebrew) – a printed leaf listing dates and describing cities the representative had been to on one of his journeys.
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Underground Movements, Illegal Immigration and Detention Camps, The 1948 War and the Establishment of the State of Israe
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