Auction 087 Holy books, manuscripts, Judaica items, numismatics, coins
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Feb 25, 2015
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 126:

Periodical. Kol Zefat. 1948. 2 Issues

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Periodical. Kol Zefat. 1948. 2 Issues
Kol Zefat. Newspaper of the Hagana soldiers in Safed. Issued by the commander of Safed on behalf of the Hagana. Safed, Galil Press, 1948. [2] issues.
Issues 4 and 6 from the 16th and 19th of Nissan [April 25 and 28], 1948. [1] leaf. 33x23 cm.
The mission of the newspaper was to describe conditions in the besieged city; to support the soldiers; broadcast official announcements from the Haganah headquarters; and to publicize brief political updates related to the battle. Edited by Yeshaya Ashni. Refer to: Ashni, Yeshayhu, "Bisimtaot Zefat", p. 148-151, Meir Meiber, "BiTzel HaMezuda, p. 135-144. 11 issues were published until Safed was captured during the War of Independence. Tear to issue 6, without loss and small marginal tears. Fine-very fine condition.

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