Auction 60 Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Mar 20, 2018
Israel
 8 Ramban St. Jerusalem 9242209
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LOT 211:

Issues of Daily Newspapers - the Czechoslovak Contingent in the Middle East - World War II

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Issues of Daily Newspapers - the Czechoslovak Contingent in the Middle East - World War II
20 issues of daily newspapers printed on behalf of the Czechoslovak Contingent in the Middle East and Britain. No location of printing mentioned, [Palestine (?) and Britain, 1942-1945]. Czech.
The military force of Czechoslovakia in the Middle East was initiated by the Czechoslovak government-in-exile and the British government. At first the force numbered 430 people but grew when it was joined by Jews who fled Czechoslovakia to Palestine. The force operated in Egypt and Palestine, defended the Haifa Port in 1942 and in 1943 was stationed in Britain. The newspaper issues offered here were printed in an amateur manner (stenciled typewritten text).
1-10. Ten issues of "Zpravodaj, Deník čs. voj. Jednotky na střed. Východě / Daily News of the Czechoslovak Contingent in Middle East", daily paper of the Czechoslovak military forces in the Middle East. 1942-1943.
33.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Numerous leaves are detached from each other. Tears and open tears at margins of leaves. Stains and wear.
11-20. Ten issues of "Naše Noviny, Deník čs. vojska ve V. Britanii", daily paper of the Czechoslovak forces after being stationed in Britain. 1943 and 1945.
33 cm. Fair condition. Many stains. Wear. Tears and open tears at margins of leaves. Detached leaves.
A detailed list of issues will be sent upon request.

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