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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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Seven newspaper issues, announcing the death of Zionist figures and public figures. Palestine and Israel, 1934-1973.
Newspaper issues with reports about the death of leading personalities related to the history of the Yishuv and the State of Israel. Among them: Two issues of "Davar" announcing the passing of Bialik, 1934. * Special supplement to "Doar Hayom" reporting the death of Rabbi Kook, 1935. * Issue of "Davar" reporting the passing of Menachem Ussishkin, 1941. * Issue of "HaAretz" reporting the death of Pinchas Rutenberg, 1942. * Issue of "Davar" reporting the death of Berl Katzenelsohn, 1944. * Issue of "Davar reporting that David Ben-Gurion passed away, 1973.
Six newspaper issues and a special supplement (one leaf). Size varies. Good overall condition.
Newspaper issues with reports about the death of leading personalities related to the history of the Yishuv and the State of Israel. Among them: Two issues of "Davar" announcing the passing of Bialik, 1934. * Special supplement to "Doar Hayom" reporting the death of Rabbi Kook, 1935. * Issue of "Davar" reporting the passing of Menachem Ussishkin, 1941. * Issue of "HaAretz" reporting the death of Pinchas Rutenberg, 1942. * Issue of "Davar" reporting the death of Berl Katzenelsohn, 1944. * Issue of "Davar reporting that David Ben-Gurion passed away, 1973.
Six newspaper issues and a special supplement (one leaf). Size varies. Good overall condition.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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1. Directory of Jewish Industry & Handicrafts in Palestine. Arranged by the Trade and Industry Department of the Jewish Agency, published by P. Kruglak, Tel-Aviv, 1934.
Names and addresses of Jewish craftsmen in the country and list of industry sectors, by category. Cover designed by Rudi Deutsch.
128 pp, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Cover worn and slightly damaged.
2. Address Book, published by Kartell Jüdischer Verbindungen (Fraternity of Zionist Academics) in Palestine, Tel-Aviv, 1937.
A guide to addresses and professions of the fraternity members in Palestine divided according to cities, with numerous advertisements.
[1] leaf, 66 pp. Good condition.
3. Palestine Personalia, edited by Peretz Cornfeld. Published by Palestine Personalia, Tel-Aviv, 1947. English.
Guide to personalities and organizations in Palestine, including public position-holders and famous Jews, Arabs and British.
359, [1] pp, Good condition. Stains. Some defects to binding. Book plate.
4. [Census of Tel-Aviv residents]. [Tel-Aviv, ca. 1943].
Thick book (no title page) with a list of the city's residents of 20 years of age and over. 108,560 names are listed. By each name appear the age (in brackets) and the address.
[263] leaves, 31 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears and open tears. Library ink-stamps. Lacking title page or title-cover. Back cover partly lacking.
Names and addresses of Jewish craftsmen in the country and list of industry sectors, by category. Cover designed by Rudi Deutsch.
128 pp, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Cover worn and slightly damaged.
2. Address Book, published by Kartell Jüdischer Verbindungen (Fraternity of Zionist Academics) in Palestine, Tel-Aviv, 1937.
A guide to addresses and professions of the fraternity members in Palestine divided according to cities, with numerous advertisements.
[1] leaf, 66 pp. Good condition.
3. Palestine Personalia, edited by Peretz Cornfeld. Published by Palestine Personalia, Tel-Aviv, 1947. English.
Guide to personalities and organizations in Palestine, including public position-holders and famous Jews, Arabs and British.
359, [1] pp, Good condition. Stains. Some defects to binding. Book plate.
4. [Census of Tel-Aviv residents]. [Tel-Aviv, ca. 1943].
Thick book (no title page) with a list of the city's residents of 20 years of age and over. 108,560 names are listed. By each name appear the age (in brackets) and the address.
[263] leaves, 31 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears and open tears. Library ink-stamps. Lacking title page or title-cover. Back cover partly lacking.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Two books, edited by Charles Robert Ashbee, recording the operations of the "Pro-Jerusalem Society" and outlining its plans in the years 1918-1922. London, 1921-1924. English.
1. Jerusalem 1918-1920, "Being the records of the Pro Jerusalem council during the period of the British military administration". London, 1921.
The book includes 79 photographs, drawings and maps (plates). Among them: Two folding maps of Jerusalem (Town Planning Scheme) and numerous photographs of the Old City of Jerusalem.
XV, [1], 87, [1] pp + plates, 28.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (stained first and last leaves). Inscription from 1921 on the front endpaper and ink stamps on the inner side of the front binding. Slight stains and defects to binding.
2. Jerusalem 1920-1922: Being the records of the Pro Jerusalem council during the first two years of the civil administration. London, 1924.
The book includes 69 photographs, drawings and maps (plates), among them: a folding plan of the interior of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a zoning map of Jerusalem (folding), plan of Talpiot neighborhood, photographs of the Old City Gates, and more.
XVI, 109 pp + plates. 28.5 cm. Stains (numerous stains to first and last leaves). Ink stamps on inner side of front binding. Slight stains and defects to binding.
On the cover of both books appears the symbol of the Pro Jerusalem Society which integrates a Star of David, crosses and a crescent with the verse "Walk about Zion and go around the Towers".
The "Pro-Jerusalem Society" was founded in 1918 by the first British governor of Jerusalem, Sir Ronald Storrs, and was active in Jerusalem until the termination of the British Mandate. The goal of this society was to develop Jerusalem through the protection of its historic parts. The society was engaged in cleaning and preserving the Tower of David, renovating and restoring ceramic tiles of the Dome of the Rock, constructing public buildings, restoring historic buildings, planting trees, and more.
Enclosed:
* The Pro-Jerusalem Society Quarterly Bulletin. June 1922. 7 pp.
* British school of Archeology in Jerusalem… Second Annual Report. Annual report of the British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem.
1. Jerusalem 1918-1920, "Being the records of the Pro Jerusalem council during the period of the British military administration". London, 1921.
The book includes 79 photographs, drawings and maps (plates). Among them: Two folding maps of Jerusalem (Town Planning Scheme) and numerous photographs of the Old City of Jerusalem.
XV, [1], 87, [1] pp + plates, 28.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (stained first and last leaves). Inscription from 1921 on the front endpaper and ink stamps on the inner side of the front binding. Slight stains and defects to binding.
2. Jerusalem 1920-1922: Being the records of the Pro Jerusalem council during the first two years of the civil administration. London, 1924.
The book includes 69 photographs, drawings and maps (plates), among them: a folding plan of the interior of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a zoning map of Jerusalem (folding), plan of Talpiot neighborhood, photographs of the Old City Gates, and more.
XVI, 109 pp + plates. 28.5 cm. Stains (numerous stains to first and last leaves). Ink stamps on inner side of front binding. Slight stains and defects to binding.
On the cover of both books appears the symbol of the Pro Jerusalem Society which integrates a Star of David, crosses and a crescent with the verse "Walk about Zion and go around the Towers".
The "Pro-Jerusalem Society" was founded in 1918 by the first British governor of Jerusalem, Sir Ronald Storrs, and was active in Jerusalem until the termination of the British Mandate. The goal of this society was to develop Jerusalem through the protection of its historic parts. The society was engaged in cleaning and preserving the Tower of David, renovating and restoring ceramic tiles of the Dome of the Rock, constructing public buildings, restoring historic buildings, planting trees, and more.
Enclosed:
* The Pro-Jerusalem Society Quarterly Bulletin. June 1922. 7 pp.
* British school of Archeology in Jerusalem… Second Annual Report. Annual report of the British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Catalog and invitation for the Anglo-Palestine Exhibition in London. London, 1933. English.
The exhibition was conducted by the initiative of the Levant Fair and the JNF in England. The exhibition booths represented the companies and organizations which were active in Palestine alongside displays portraying its inhabitants, geography and the settlement enterprise.
1. Anglo-Palestine Exhibition, Agricultural Hall, London. Exhibition catalog. [London], 1933. Contains details of the companies and organizations operating in Palestine at that time, and information about its products, resources and the changes it is undergoing.
112 pages, 21 cm. Good condition. Stains (primarily to the cover and first and last leaves). Minor damage to wrapper.
2. Printed invitation for the opening of the exhibition on June 7, 1933 by British Prime Minister James Ramsay MacDonald.
13.5X19 cm. Good condition.
The exhibition was conducted by the initiative of the Levant Fair and the JNF in England. The exhibition booths represented the companies and organizations which were active in Palestine alongside displays portraying its inhabitants, geography and the settlement enterprise.
1. Anglo-Palestine Exhibition, Agricultural Hall, London. Exhibition catalog. [London], 1933. Contains details of the companies and organizations operating in Palestine at that time, and information about its products, resources and the changes it is undergoing.
112 pages, 21 cm. Good condition. Stains (primarily to the cover and first and last leaves). Minor damage to wrapper.
2. Printed invitation for the opening of the exhibition on June 7, 1933 by British Prime Minister James Ramsay MacDonald.
13.5X19 cm. Good condition.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Levant Fair (Member of the International Fair Association), patron: High Commissioner to Palestine, Sir Arthur Wauchope, catalogue. [Tel-Aviv, 1934]. Hebrew, English and Arabic.
A catalogue printed for the Levant Fair in 1934, held in Tel-Aviv between the dates 26.4-26.5. The catalogue includes greetings from Meir Dizengoff, Arthur Wauchope, and trade ministers from the participating countries, as well as lists of exhibitors (in alphabetic order, by country of origin and by kind of merchandise), two photomontage works of the exhibition facilities and of visitors, four maps and more. The catalogue also includes a significant section with advertisements, many of which are illustrated, of various commercial enterprises in Palestine.
[402] pp, (changing pagination) + [4] maps, approx. 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (mainly to binding, margins and first and last leaves). Slight creases and defects. A large open tear to first leaf. Binding damaged and worn, attached with adhesive paper to the body of the catalogue. Open tear at lower right corner and a scribble in pen to front binding. Spine is lacking and restored with a fabric band.
A catalogue printed for the Levant Fair in 1934, held in Tel-Aviv between the dates 26.4-26.5. The catalogue includes greetings from Meir Dizengoff, Arthur Wauchope, and trade ministers from the participating countries, as well as lists of exhibitors (in alphabetic order, by country of origin and by kind of merchandise), two photomontage works of the exhibition facilities and of visitors, four maps and more. The catalogue also includes a significant section with advertisements, many of which are illustrated, of various commercial enterprises in Palestine.
[402] pp, (changing pagination) + [4] maps, approx. 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (mainly to binding, margins and first and last leaves). Slight creases and defects. A large open tear to first leaf. Binding damaged and worn, attached with adhesive paper to the body of the catalogue. Open tear at lower right corner and a scribble in pen to front binding. Spine is lacking and restored with a fabric band.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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18 booklets and reports about various subjects, printed in Palestine during the British Mandate, most of them by the Government of Palestine. English.
1-12. A dozen booklets, memorandums and reports published by the British administration in Palestine, concerning internal administration, demography, industry, trade, economy, immigration, settlement, policy and law in the country, legislation concerning food, administration employees, and more.
13-14. Two annual reports by the Palestine Economic Corporation, 1929,1930. English. The corporation's purpose was to provide financial assistance to the development of Palestine, and the reports detail the help given to settlements and Industrial enterprises. Numerous photographs.
15. British Labour Policy on Palestine, a Collection of Documents, Speeches and Articles. Published by The Jewish Socialist Labour Party "Poale Zion", London, 1938.
Essays, speeches and documents from Labout Party sessions, supporting the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine. The book was published as part of the battle for public opinion in England.
16-18. Three issues of Palestine and Near East; issue 11-12, May 1928; issue 15-16, September 1930; issue 20-22, December 1932.
Size and condition vary.
1-12. A dozen booklets, memorandums and reports published by the British administration in Palestine, concerning internal administration, demography, industry, trade, economy, immigration, settlement, policy and law in the country, legislation concerning food, administration employees, and more.
13-14. Two annual reports by the Palestine Economic Corporation, 1929,1930. English. The corporation's purpose was to provide financial assistance to the development of Palestine, and the reports detail the help given to settlements and Industrial enterprises. Numerous photographs.
15. British Labour Policy on Palestine, a Collection of Documents, Speeches and Articles. Published by The Jewish Socialist Labour Party "Poale Zion", London, 1938.
Essays, speeches and documents from Labout Party sessions, supporting the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine. The book was published as part of the battle for public opinion in England.
16-18. Three issues of Palestine and Near East; issue 11-12, May 1928; issue 15-16, September 1930; issue 20-22, December 1932.
Size and condition vary.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Three issues of economic periodicals dedicated mostly to industry and trade in Palestine; including photographs of various sites and plants, maps of Palestine and numerous advertisements:
1. The Financial News: Palestine. [London], February 1933. English, some Hebrew and Arabic.
Survey of the Jewish Agency's operations, growing citrus, the resources in the country, electricity production using the Jordan River water, and more.
36 pp, 45 cm. Good condition. Horizontal folding mark, slight tears and damages. Stains, creases and slight tears to cover. Restores tears to cover (margins and spine) and to a number of leaves.
2. The Manchester Guardian Commercial: Palestine. [Manchester], December, 1933. English.
Essays about trade and economy, public health, production of electricity using the Jordan River water, and more.
44 pp, 43.5 cm. Good condition. Horizontal folding line. Stains. Small tears. Damages and tears to cover.
3. The Manchester Guardian Commercial: Palestine. [Manchester], July 1936. English.
Survey of the agriculture, water system, railways, and more.
32 pp, 43.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Horizontal folding line. Stain and dampstains. Small tears. Tears and dark stains to cover.
1. The Financial News: Palestine. [London], February 1933. English, some Hebrew and Arabic.
Survey of the Jewish Agency's operations, growing citrus, the resources in the country, electricity production using the Jordan River water, and more.
36 pp, 45 cm. Good condition. Horizontal folding mark, slight tears and damages. Stains, creases and slight tears to cover. Restores tears to cover (margins and spine) and to a number of leaves.
2. The Manchester Guardian Commercial: Palestine. [Manchester], December, 1933. English.
Essays about trade and economy, public health, production of electricity using the Jordan River water, and more.
44 pp, 43.5 cm. Good condition. Horizontal folding line. Stains. Small tears. Damages and tears to cover.
3. The Manchester Guardian Commercial: Palestine. [Manchester], July 1936. English.
Survey of the agriculture, water system, railways, and more.
32 pp, 43.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Horizontal folding line. Stain and dampstains. Small tears. Tears and dark stains to cover.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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Four guides to Palestine, for British Army soldiers. 1940s. English.
1. Haifa Guide. A guide tor the city of Haifa published by the advertising agencies "Carmel" and "Zura", sponsored by Haifa Jewish Hospitality Committee. Printed by Oth, Haifa, [late 1930s or 1940s]. The guide includes information about Haifa, addresses of different businesses, hotels, synagogues, churches and mosques, advertisements and more. At the end of the guide appears a folding map of the city.
26 pp (pp. 19-26 are printed on a folded sheet on the back of the map of Haifa), 16 cm.
2. Pocket Guide to Palestine, by Gail Hoffman. Published by Peltours, Azriel press, Jerusalem, [1940].
A detailed pocket guide to Palestine dealing with geography, trade and measurement systems, history, and more. It includes advertisements and useful information. Mentioned at the beginning of the guide is the fact that it was printed "As a greeting of welcome to members of His Majesty's Forces and the Second Australian Imperial Force now stationed in Palestine ".
144 pp, 14 cm. Loose cover.
3. Short Handbook of Palestine. Published by G.S.I. H.Q. [General Staff Intelligence Headquarters]. [Palestine?], 1944.
A detailed guide to Palestine, about history, climate, geography, administration systems, economy, and more. Includes a folding map of railways around the country and four folding plates with climate charts. On the front cover appears "Restricted".
72 pp +[5] plate, 19 cm.
4. Some Details of the Tours, Forces Information Bureau [ca. 1945-1948].
A leaflet listing optional lodging and touring possibilities offered to British soldiers stationed in the country, including small illustrations and a map of Jerusalem.
Folded leaflet, [8] pp, 15 cm.
Condition varies. Good overall condition.
1. Haifa Guide. A guide tor the city of Haifa published by the advertising agencies "Carmel" and "Zura", sponsored by Haifa Jewish Hospitality Committee. Printed by Oth, Haifa, [late 1930s or 1940s]. The guide includes information about Haifa, addresses of different businesses, hotels, synagogues, churches and mosques, advertisements and more. At the end of the guide appears a folding map of the city.
26 pp (pp. 19-26 are printed on a folded sheet on the back of the map of Haifa), 16 cm.
2. Pocket Guide to Palestine, by Gail Hoffman. Published by Peltours, Azriel press, Jerusalem, [1940].
A detailed pocket guide to Palestine dealing with geography, trade and measurement systems, history, and more. It includes advertisements and useful information. Mentioned at the beginning of the guide is the fact that it was printed "As a greeting of welcome to members of His Majesty's Forces and the Second Australian Imperial Force now stationed in Palestine ".
144 pp, 14 cm. Loose cover.
3. Short Handbook of Palestine. Published by G.S.I. H.Q. [General Staff Intelligence Headquarters]. [Palestine?], 1944.
A detailed guide to Palestine, about history, climate, geography, administration systems, economy, and more. Includes a folding map of railways around the country and four folding plates with climate charts. On the front cover appears "Restricted".
72 pp +[5] plate, 19 cm.
4. Some Details of the Tours, Forces Information Bureau [ca. 1945-1948].
A leaflet listing optional lodging and touring possibilities offered to British soldiers stationed in the country, including small illustrations and a map of Jerusalem.
Folded leaflet, [8] pp, 15 cm.
Condition varies. Good overall condition.
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Lot 33 Collection of Publications on behalf of the British Mandate Government – London and Jerusalem
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About 100 reports, orders, newspapers and official publications on behalf of the Mandate Government in Palestine. London, Geneva and Jerusalem, late 1910s through the 1940s. English, some Hebrew and Arabic.
Among the items: * Official Gazette, O. E. T. A. (South) / Official Gazette of the Government of Palestine, issues 5-12, 14-28, 30-33, and 82-95 (bound together in two volumes). Jerusalem, 1919-1920 (enclosed is a filing folder with double copies of some of the issues). * Official paper of the Palestine Government, published with government authorization, issues 94-105 (bound together). Jerusalem, 1923. * About 50 orders, decrees and notices published on behalf of the Mandate Government in Palestine, in Hebrew, English and Arabic (bound together). 1920. * Two reports presented on behalf of the Mandate government to the "League of Nations" council concerning Palestine and Trans-Jordan for the years 1930 and 1933. * Palestine Royal Commission report, presented by the Secretary of State.., a copy of a report present by the Peel Commission to the British Authorities. Published by "His Majesty Stationary Office", London, 1937, two copies. * Address by the Palestine Royal Commission, presented to the Parliament by the secretary of the Colonial Office by order of his Royal Highness in July 1937. Official translation [of the Peel Commission report]. [Jerusalem?, ca. 1937]. * More items.
Charts and maps are enclosed with some of the items. A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Enclosed: a dozen maps of Mandatory Palestine (some are numbered and stapled to each other).
Size and condition vary. Good-fair overall condition.
Among the items: * Official Gazette, O. E. T. A. (South) / Official Gazette of the Government of Palestine, issues 5-12, 14-28, 30-33, and 82-95 (bound together in two volumes). Jerusalem, 1919-1920 (enclosed is a filing folder with double copies of some of the issues). * Official paper of the Palestine Government, published with government authorization, issues 94-105 (bound together). Jerusalem, 1923. * About 50 orders, decrees and notices published on behalf of the Mandate Government in Palestine, in Hebrew, English and Arabic (bound together). 1920. * Two reports presented on behalf of the Mandate government to the "League of Nations" council concerning Palestine and Trans-Jordan for the years 1930 and 1933. * Palestine Royal Commission report, presented by the Secretary of State.., a copy of a report present by the Peel Commission to the British Authorities. Published by "His Majesty Stationary Office", London, 1937, two copies. * Address by the Palestine Royal Commission, presented to the Parliament by the secretary of the Colonial Office by order of his Royal Highness in July 1937. Official translation [of the Peel Commission report]. [Jerusalem?, ca. 1937]. * More items.
Charts and maps are enclosed with some of the items. A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Enclosed: a dozen maps of Mandatory Palestine (some are numbered and stapled to each other).
Size and condition vary. Good-fair overall condition.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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Manuscript of a memoir book and a collection of personal items which belonged to William Williams, a policeman in the Palestine Police Force, who was engaged in journalistic and literary writing. Palestine, ca.1930s-40s. English.
* Palestine To-Day, a 416 page manuscript, typewritten, documenting the period that the author stayed in Palestine. The manuscript mentions the recruitment of Jews to the British Army during World War II, the Arab support of Nazi Germany, "White Book" decrees and the ungrateful attitude of the British towards the Jews, holocaust victims and the return of illegal immigrations ships to Europe, the "Haganah" Organization and other subjects. The manuscript reflects a very supportive and positive attitude to Zionism and the Jews.
* Tens of leaves, typewritten, with writings about Palestine, letters to newspaper editorials, quotations from famous authors, lists for learning Hebrew words, reflections about the Jewish people and historic figures and other subjects.
* About 100 leaves, filed in two ring binders (typewritten, with various hand-drawn additions) from the period during which Williams was trained as a policeman. Summaries of lectures and policing theories, conducting investigations, deciphering fingerprints, drawing maps and more.
* Seven notebooks, certificates and tickets from various periods in Williams' life: certificate of service in the British army, certificate of service in the police force, discharge certificate from the police, and more.
Size and condition vary. Good-fair overall condition.
* Palestine To-Day, a 416 page manuscript, typewritten, documenting the period that the author stayed in Palestine. The manuscript mentions the recruitment of Jews to the British Army during World War II, the Arab support of Nazi Germany, "White Book" decrees and the ungrateful attitude of the British towards the Jews, holocaust victims and the return of illegal immigrations ships to Europe, the "Haganah" Organization and other subjects. The manuscript reflects a very supportive and positive attitude to Zionism and the Jews.
* Tens of leaves, typewritten, with writings about Palestine, letters to newspaper editorials, quotations from famous authors, lists for learning Hebrew words, reflections about the Jewish people and historic figures and other subjects.
* About 100 leaves, filed in two ring binders (typewritten, with various hand-drawn additions) from the period during which Williams was trained as a policeman. Summaries of lectures and policing theories, conducting investigations, deciphering fingerprints, drawing maps and more.
* Seven notebooks, certificates and tickets from various periods in Williams' life: certificate of service in the British army, certificate of service in the police force, discharge certificate from the police, and more.
Size and condition vary. Good-fair overall condition.
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Collection of items belonging to a policeman who served in the Palestine Police Force, and was a member of the Force's Old Comrades Association, [1940s]. * Seven tablespoons with the emblem of the Palestine Police Force embossed on the handle ends. * Belt buckle. * Cloth badge. * Three hat pins, two lapel pins, and a small pin of the Old Comrades Association. * Three buttons. * Two wooden shields, one of the Palestine Police Force and the other of the Old Comrades Association. * Wooden baton with leather strap. * Three whistles (two made in England, one made in Palestine).
Total of 24 items. Size varies, good overall condition.
Total of 24 items. Size varies, good overall condition.
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Collection of certificates, tickets, newspaper issues, brochures and other items – British Army in World War II. Ca. 1941-1946. English, German and Hebrew.
Among the items:
* A Service of Prayer, Intercession and Thanksgiving in connection with Britain's Fight for Freedom. London, 1941. Hebrew and English.
* Jewish soldiers, a print after a painting by Arthur Szyk (signed and dated in the plate – Arthur Szyk N.Y.42). Appeared on the cover of United Palestine Appeal Yearbook for 1942. Bottom margin is trimmed.
* "HeChayal HaIvri", bi-weekly of Palestine Unit 178 - Jewish General Transportation Unit (Y.A.L.). Third year, supplement to issue 42 (4), 14.11.1943.
* "Letormenu", leaflet on behalf of "Magbit HaHitgaysut VehaHatzala" (fundraising for rescue and enlistment) – "Tav HaNe'emanut".
* Letter from a female soldier in Company 525 of ATS - Auxiliary Territorial Service. Sent in 1944 from Egypt to Palestine. German.
* "Teudat Miluy Chova" - Certificate of fulfillment of duty and "Teudat Orka" on behalf of the Jewish Agency to Palestine, National Committee , National committee to Knesset Israel, Recruitment Center .
* "Certificate to a recruit's family" on behalf of "Committee for recruits and their families".
* Respirator ticket.
* Entrance to a Remembrance Day Ceremony held in the British Military cemetery, 1946.
* Membership booklet of the "Association of Discharged Soldiers from the Jewish Legions 1914-1918, British Army - Jewish Divisions and Units 1939-1945".
* More items.
Total of 14 items. Size and condition vary.
Among the items:
* A Service of Prayer, Intercession and Thanksgiving in connection with Britain's Fight for Freedom. London, 1941. Hebrew and English.
* Jewish soldiers, a print after a painting by Arthur Szyk (signed and dated in the plate – Arthur Szyk N.Y.42). Appeared on the cover of United Palestine Appeal Yearbook for 1942. Bottom margin is trimmed.
* "HeChayal HaIvri", bi-weekly of Palestine Unit 178 - Jewish General Transportation Unit (Y.A.L.). Third year, supplement to issue 42 (4), 14.11.1943.
* "Letormenu", leaflet on behalf of "Magbit HaHitgaysut VehaHatzala" (fundraising for rescue and enlistment) – "Tav HaNe'emanut".
* Letter from a female soldier in Company 525 of ATS - Auxiliary Territorial Service. Sent in 1944 from Egypt to Palestine. German.
* "Teudat Miluy Chova" - Certificate of fulfillment of duty and "Teudat Orka" on behalf of the Jewish Agency to Palestine, National Committee , National committee to Knesset Israel, Recruitment Center .
* "Certificate to a recruit's family" on behalf of "Committee for recruits and their families".
* Respirator ticket.
* Entrance to a Remembrance Day Ceremony held in the British Military cemetery, 1946.
* Membership booklet of the "Association of Discharged Soldiers from the Jewish Legions 1914-1918, British Army - Jewish Divisions and Units 1939-1945".
* More items.
Total of 14 items. Size and condition vary.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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