Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

"Yom HaYam" – "Zevulun" Sailors Association

Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Poster for "Yom HaYam" issued by "Zevulun" Sailors Association. M.Sokovolsky printing press. Haifa, 13.5.1947. Painting and lino – Finkelstein.
Illustrated poster for "Yom HaYam", the holiday of Hebrew seamanship.
"Zevulun" Sailors Association was founded in Eretz Israel during the British Mandate for training a generation of Jewish seamen. The association operated the maritime school "Zevulun". The trainees assisted in maritime operations, in constructing the Tel Aviv port and in the illegal immigration efforts. Graduates of the school served in the Israeli Navy and the merchant marine. 63X48 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, stains, tears (restored tears to one of the corners).
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