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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed Regarding Nasser and Golda Meir [Judaica]
Signed “D. Ben-Gurion” to U.S. Major General Julius Klein. Two pages in Hebrew. May 5, 1970. The letter reads, in part: “... I cannot always agree with Golda’s action, but she was absolutely right in refusing to have anything to do with Nasser’s ‘invitation’ which never existed. My dear friend - I don’t know whether Russia really wants to have peace here or not ...” Conserved.
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| Yaacov Agam Cover Signed Celebrating Israel’s 35th year of Independence
Israeli artist cover signed as "Aleph" and "A" of his last name. Five imprinted separate vignettes designed by Agam in Hebrew and English with Mogen David and Menorah. 6.75 x 3.9 inches.
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| Golda Meir Miniature Publicity Sheet for First Israeli Stamp Signed [Famous Women] [Judaica]
Signed “Golda Meir”, as Prime Minister to honor the 25th anniversary of the state. First printed in 1948 to publicize the first Israeli stamp issued. May 15, 1973, Jerusalem.
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| Levi Eshkol Typed Letter Signed Regarding Financial Disaster for Israel [Judaica] [Finance] [BOTD]
Signed in Hebrew L. Eshkol, as Minister of Finance, to A.Z. Hopein, Bank Leumi of Israel. Two pages in Hebrew. February 10, 1956, Jerusalem. 8.5 x 11 inches.
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| Chaim Weizmann Document Signed Regarding Dismissal of a Pro-Israeli Officer [Judaica]
Signed “Ch. Weizmann” to Partridge. Two pages in English. December 6, 1931, Oakwood, 16 Addison Crescent. 6.9 x 8.9 inches.
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| Chaim Weizmann Typed Letter Signed [Judaica] [BOTD]
Views on the forthcoming State of IsraelTyped letter signed “Ch. Weizmann” to Lieutenant Colonel G.K. Crichton, two pages in English; Oakwood, England, December 30, 1947. 5.4 x 6.9 in.
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| Shalom Aleichem Autograph Postcard Signed [Judaica]
Signed Shalom Aleichem in Hebrew. 1905[?], Kiev. 5.6 x 3.5 inches.
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| David Ben-Gurion Typed Quotation Signed Warning that Diaspora Jewry is in Danger of Dissolution [Judaica]
Signed “D. Ben-Gurion”. One page in English. 1948.
With typed letter of transmittal signed “Yehuda Gaulan”, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Edward Olsen. One page in English. January 11, 1960, Jerusalem, Israel. 5.5 x 3.6 in.
| | | | | Sixteenth Century Printed Hebrew Bible [Judaica] [Religion]
Hibraica Biblia Latina Planeque Nova Sebas Muusteri translatione adj. inruper a Rabinorum Commentt. Annotats. Folio Old Testament Basel: Henri Petri, 1534-1535. First edition of this Hebrew Bible with the earliest fresh translation and ample commentary. References: Steinschneider 15.76, unknown to Heckerthoan, Schwab 440. vol. 11.
| | | | | David Ben-Gurion, Moshe Sharett, Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, And Ben-Zion Dinur Registering Professor S. Hugo Bergman In The Golden Book Of The Jewish National Fund [Judaica]
“...for his contribution to Jewish ethics, the revival of Hebrew and moral Jewish nationalism.”Typed letter signed by Ben-Zvi as President of Israel, Ben-Gurion as Prime Minister, Sharett as Foreign Minster (he succeeded Ben-Gurion as Prime Minister later in 1953), and Dinur as Minister of Education, one page in Hebrew; Jerusalem, 1953.
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| Chaim Weizmann Autograph Signed [Judaica]
Printed photograph signed by Weizmann. Also signed by his wife, on a souvenir from the Worcester Jewish Review, n.d. 4.6 x 7.9 in.
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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed Attempting to Convice Israel to Attack Jordan [Judaica]
Signed David Ben Gurion. Two pages in Hebrew to Sde Boker. April 10, 1970. Professionally conserved. 4.75 x 7.5 inches.
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| Yitzhak Shamir Photograph Signed [Judaica]
Photograph of Shamir seated at his desk.
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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed Stressing the Urgent Need for a Rationing Policy to Solidify the Fledgling Jewish State [Judaica] [b03]
Signed as Prime Minister in Hebrew on the verso of postcard dated “11 Iyar 5709 [1949]” to Yizhak Greunbaum, a member of the Jewish Agency Executive, subsequently a non-partisan Knesset Member and Minister of Interior during Ben-Gurion’s first term as Prime Minister. 3.5 x 5.5 inches.
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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed Cautioning Sharett Against Anticipating a More Favorable British Foreign Policy [Judaica] [b05]
One page in Hebrew on letterhead stationery boldly titled “The State of Israel” to Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett in Jerusalem. Quarto. December 8, 1953.
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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed Arguing that the "Good Old Days" Were not Better [Judaica] [b07]
One page in Hebrew to Abraham Hartzfeldan, an intimate associate of Ben-Gurion and a prominent MAPAI Knesset Member who, like Ben-Gurion, persistently advocated extensive settlement in the Negev desert. Octavo. January 19, 1954 from Sde Boker.
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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph letter signed; Expressing great confidence in Israeli Youth [Judaica] [b12]
BEN-GURION, DAVID. Autograph Letter Signed, 1pg, Sde Boker, April 10, 1954, to Abba Chushi, Mayor of Haifa and a long-time Mapai Party activist. Ben-Gurion declares the present to be superior to the past.
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| David Ben-Gurion Typed letter signed; Ben-Gurion emphasizes the need to populate and develop the desolate Negev. [Judaica] [b18]
BEN-GURION, DAVID. ’Typed Letter Signed as Defense Minister, 1pg, April 8, 1955, to Mapai veteran Finance Minister Levi Eshkol (Israel’s third Prime Minister, in 1963).
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| David Ben-Gurion Typed Letter Signed Asserting that the Bonds Between Israeli and Diaspora Jewry Cannot be Severed [Judaica] [b19]
One page in Hebrew on official letterhead stationery, with Israel state seal embossed at the head, to Yonatan Shelach. Octavo. May 13, 1955.
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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed Insisting that Only the Government of Israel Can Legitimately speak in the "Name of the People of Israel" [Judaica] [b22]
One page in Hebrew on personal letterhead stationery, printed “David Ben Gurion” at the head, to Dr. Yochanan Bader, a Herut member of the Knesset. Octavo. June 18, 1955.
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| David Ben-GurionTyped Letter Signed in Return as Prime Minister after July 26, 1955 General Elections [Judaica] [b26]
One page on official letterhead stationery, with Israel state seal embossed at the head, to Akiva Gobrin (Glaubman) -- a seasoned labor leader and MAPAI Knesset Member who was elected in 1949 as the Chairman of the Labour Committee in the First Knesset, and served the government in various capacities until 1969. Typed “Bureau of the Defense Ministry” at the top center. Octavo. July 28, 1955.
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| David Ben-Gurion Typed letter signed; Outline of the role of Israel’s youth in building the nation and becoming a shining example to the world [Judaica] [b30] [BOTD]
BEN-GURION, DAVID. Typed Letter Signed, 1pg, Jerusalem, December 28, 1955, in Hebrew to the Secretariat of the "Working Youth" Organization.
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| David Ben-Gurion Typed letter signed; Reaction to the United Nation’s condemnation, glorifying Israel’s uniquely isolated position [Judaica] [b31]
BEN-GURION, DAVID. Typed Letter Signed, as Prime Minister, 1pg, Jerusalem, January 3, 1956, in Hebrew, to Yitzhak Raphael.
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| Daivd Ben-Gurion Typed letter signed; Warns that Israel must be ready for war and avoid fateful mistakes [Judaica] [b32]
BEN-GURION, DAVID. Typed Letter Signed as Prime Minister, 1pg, Jerusalem, January 11, 1956, in Hebrew, to prominent Israeli diplomat Ehud Avriel.
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| David Ben-Gurion Typed letter signed; Ben-Gurion insists that Israel aspire for peace with Egypt -but must always be prepared for war [Judaica] [b36]
BEN-GURION, DAVID. Typed Letter Signed, 1pg, Jerusalem, May 19, 1956, in Hebrew, to Knesset Member Meir Yaari.
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| David Ben-Gurion Typed letter signed; Questions the effectiveness of the I.D.F.’s retaliatory strikes and hints at larger military operations [Judaica] [b40]
BEN-GURION, DAVID. Typed Letter Signed, 1pg, Jerusalem, September 1, 1956, in Hebrew, to Moshe Dayan, Chief of Staff of the I.D.F. with the rank of major general.
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| David Ben-Gurion Typed letter signed; Asserts that America supports the sound existence, security, and prosperity of free countries (including Israel) around the world [Judaica] [b44] [BOTD]
BEN-GURION, DAVID. ’Typed Letter Signed, 1pg, Jerusalem, June 16, 1957, in Hebrew, to Yigal Anon, whose 1967 “Allon Plan” outlined a settlement to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed Criticizing expulsion of Kibbutz Artzi veterens because "they dare to think for themselves and express free directions" [Judaica] [b47]
Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew, 1 page, Sdeh Boker, 05/25/1954. To Meir Ya’aari, co-secretary of the Mapam party, Kibbutz Merchavia.
Ben Gurion criticizes punitibe measures taken against dissidents in the Kibbutz Artsi movement: "Is this what is called communal living and equality?"
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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed Regarding "Status Quo" compromise between religions and secular to prevent war which would "seriously hurt the fusion of the Diaspora" [Judaica] [b48] [BOTD]
Autograph Letter Signed; 07/09/1954.
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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed Regarding Slander against him [Judaica] [b63]
Autograph Letter Signed; 11/10/1964.
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| ww: Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah, Typed Letter Signed. Framed [Famous Women] [Judaica]
Signed “H. Szold” regarding payment for teachers and accepting congratulations, to Charles Schwager. February 2, 1930.
In sample frame. Framing is extra shipping charge of $150.
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| Moshe Dayan First Day Cover Signed [Judaica]
Signed "M. Dayan". July 23, 1967.
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| Bx2: Theodor Herzl Typed Letter Signed on the Need to Expand the Zionist Paper "Die Welt" [Judaica]
One page in German to his “colleagues” of the Zionist movement. Countersigned by Mamorek, the secretary of the Action Committee. March 3, 1901, Vienna.
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| Bx2: Moses H. Montefiore Letter Signed [Judaica] [New Listing]
Manuscript letter signed, “Moses Montefiore,” in Hebrew and Roman script, on “Holy Land” stationery, 1 page, [London], undated.
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| Bx2: Theodor Herzl Autograph Letter Signed Arranging Music Royalties [Judaica] [Arts & Entertainment]
Signed “Herzl” to Herru A. Just (?). One page in German on Dr. Theodor Herzl imprinted letterhead with original envelope. November 18, 1890, Vienna. Fine condition. Herzl is very rare in autograph letters.
| | | | | Bx2: Theodor Herzl Typed Letter Signed [Judiaca] [New Listing]
Typed letter signed “Herzl” to his “very esteemed colleagues” of the Zionist movement. One page, Vienna, May 4, 1903, in German. Countersigned by Alexander Mamorek, secretary of the Action Committee. This is a form letter sent to about 30 rabbis and those involved with the foundation of Zionism. Herzl letters about the Zionist Congresses are extremely scarce.
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| Albert Einstein autograph letter signed; chastises his young love interest, Ethel Michanowski, for showering him with expensive gifts [Judaica] [e04]
Autograph letter signed "A.E.", One page, Quarto, dated May 24,1931 from “Oxford”. Written in German to young German socialite Ethel Michanowski.Exhibit Information: 2004 American Museum of Natural History Traveling Program
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| ww: Albert Einstein Typed Letter Signed [Judaica] [Science & Technology] [e14]
Though impressed by a new book for youngsters on rocketry, he declines to write a foreward.
Type letter signed. "A. Einstein", One page, Quarto, on his personal blind-stamped stationery, dated January 15, 1936. Written in German to Miss Ruth Norden. In this letter Einstein explains his ethical objection to composing a forward for a forthcoming book on rockets.
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| Albert Einstein Typed Letter; displaying both his amazing socio-political insight and his complex mathematical mind [Judaica] [e27]
Typed letter (unsigned), One page, Quarto, dated October 8, 1950. A carbon copy of a letter written in English in response to an earlier Three page letter from Mark van Doren, the verso of which Einstein has written out a full page of Handwritten Mathematical Computations and Formulas. In the response to Van Doren’s letter, Einstein explains why he has not signed the statement prepared by Van Doren urging the prohibition of German remilitarization.
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| Albert Einstein Typed Letter Signed; declines to enter into a private discussion regarding his close friend, Otto Nathan. [Judaica] [e28]
Typed letter signed "A. Einstein", One page, Quarto, on his personal blind-stamped letterhead stationery, dated February 16, 1955. Written in German to Mrs. Ruth Norden Lowe. Einstein stresses that he does not feel comfortable discussing his personal relationship with his close friend Otto Nathan.
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| Yitzhak Rabin Signature on a Calling Card [Judaica]
Signed "Y. Rabin" on a calling card marked "Y. Rabin Lt. Gen (Res.), Ambassador of Israel".
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| Resolution by the Central Conference of American Rabbis Expressing Appreciation for the Balfour Declaration [Judaica]
Broadside. 1918. Unsigned.
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| David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed Regarding the Birth of Israel and Upcoming Election [Judaica]
Signed “D. Ben-Gurion” to Rabbi Y.L. Fishman. One page in Hebrew on stationary of The Jewish Agency for Palestine. March 23, 1948, [Israel]. Written just two months before the State of Israel was proclaimed to the world. As head of the Jewish Agency, the future President, Ben Gurion, writes to Rabbi Fishman on the preparations for the upcoming elections. 8.5 x 11 inches. In 1922, the League of Nations entrusted to Britain the administration of Palestine and the reconstruction of a Jewish homeland, which was to be accomplished in 1947. The UN passed a resolution calling for the partition of the area into separate Jewish and Arab states. After a bloody Arab-Israeli conflict following the British withdrawal, the State of Israel was proclaimed in May 1948. Ben-Gurion was designated the first Prime Minister, a position he held for the majority of the next fifteen years.
| | | | | Bx2: Chaim Weizmann Typed Letter Signed [Judaica] [BOTD]
Typed Letter Signed on The Waldorf-Astoria letterhead.Blockbuster content: "to permit supplies being sent to those defending the new State [Israel]" and "for the President to take personal acton in the same way as he did in regard to the recognition of the Jewish State."
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