Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art

Symbol of Defence – "Hagana" Poster – Itamar David

Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
Symbol of Defence, a poster issued by the "Hagana" organization, no printer name, no date, [1940s].
The Hish emblem appears on the upper part of the poster – Field corps or the Hagana during the years 1939-1948. At the bottom appears the inscription "Symbol of Defence, Hagana Poster No. 1". The design of Hish emblem and of the poster was done by Itamar (Ismar) David, illustrator, graphic designer and typographer, native of Germany.
34.5X49 cm. Good condition. Minor tears to borders (restored). Cloth backed for display and preservation.
Posters, Bibliophilia, Bezalel, Israeli and International Art
Posters, Bibliophilia, Bezalel, Israeli and International Art