Auction 109 Winner's Unlimited - Eretz Israel & Zionism, Postcards & Photographs, Posters, Maps, Judaica, Holy books, Letters from Rabbis & Rebbes
Aug 21, 2018 (your local time)
Israel
 3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 38:

Collection of Photographs from the Land of Israel - Historic Events 1947-1949

Sold for: $120
Start price:
$ 120
Estimated price:
$300 - $400
Auction house commission: 22%
VAT: 17% On commission only

Collection of Photographs from the Land of Israel - Historic Events 1947-1949

Collection of 45 photographs taken in the Land of Israel in 1947-1949, some documenting historic events such as street celebrations following the UN proclamation of the end of the British Mandate [29 November] and photographs related to the War of Independence and its results.

The photographs depict parades and street celebrations in Tel Aviv the day after the UN proclamation, facilities which were bombed during the War of Independence, combat position buildings, male and female soldiers in an officers training course, views from the Yavneh colony in 1948 [bunker, bomb shelter, muddy terrain and more], photographs of the educational institution Gymnasia Netzach Yeshurun, various views from Akko, Biryah, Tel Chai, Kfar Nachum, the Sea of Galilee, Tivchah, and more.

All the photographs are described and dated in handwriting on the reverse.

Size: 9x7 cm. Very fine condition.