Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Comments on a Security Discussion – Moshe Dayan – May 1967
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
Including buyer's premium
Leaves with handwritten comments, written towards or during a meeting regarding the security situation of Israel. May 21, 1967 (two weeks prior to the Six Day War).
On top of the leaf appears "Moshe D." [Moshe Dayan?]. Amongst the comments: "Strengthen the arrangements in Sinai", "enquire with the Russians, the only ones who were not surprised were the Russians"; "In Sinai – many artillery corps, special ammunition" and comments against the role of Levi Eshkol as Minister of Defence – "I suggest that we present in the Knesset our arguments supporting the resignation of Eshkol, I regarded this as a security failure". [3] leaves, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Several stains, folding-marks.
On top of the leaf appears "Moshe D." [Moshe Dayan?]. Amongst the comments: "Strengthen the arrangements in Sinai", "enquire with the Russians, the only ones who were not surprised were the Russians"; "In Sinai – many artillery corps, special ammunition" and comments against the role of Levi Eshkol as Minister of Defence – "I suggest that we present in the Knesset our arguments supporting the resignation of Eshkol, I regarded this as a security failure". [3] leaves, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Several stains, folding-marks.
Signatures, Manuscripts and Archives
Signatures, Manuscripts and Archives