Auction 52 Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Sep 20, 2016
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel

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LOT 10:

Three Paper Items - Fourth Zionist Congress in London, 1900

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Three Paper Items - Fourth Zionist Congress in London, 1900
Three paper items from the Fourth Zionist Congress in London, August 13-16,1900.
1. Delegate card (blank). On the card is an illustration by D. Willenberg depicting the destruction of Zion, with the verse (in Hebrew), "Zion shall be redeemed by justice, and those in her who repent, by righteousness" (Isaiah 1, 27). Facing is an illustration showing farmers cultivating the land of Palestine, with the Hebrew inscription "Rishon Le'Zion". The card's edges are gilt. 12.5X20 cm. Good condition. Some stains, slight defects to edges.
2. Official postcard. The postcard shows exiles gazing towards the Land of Israel, to which an angelic figure is pointing. Riemer no. 5. 9.5X14 cm. Good condition. Stains, light creases to edges. Has been posted.
3. Programme of Music, the music program for August 16, 1900. 22X29 cm. Good-fair condition. Holes, slight tears and stains. Vertical folding mark. Ownership stamp on reverse.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.