Letter signed by Binyamin Zeev Herzl regarding Zionist propaganda in England. Vienna, 1900.

In the letter, Herzl expresses interest in taking advantage of the Zionist propaganda in America to strengthen the power of Zionism in England. This would be accomplished through a promotional booklet published at the time, which Herzl wishes to distribute to relevant parties. Herzl mentions Mr. A. D. Morrison as a strong influence in this area. Stencil print, Herzl's signature in the margin of the letter.

[1] stationery of the Vaad HaPoel of the Zionist Congress. 21x31 cm. Fine condition.

"The Vision of Generations is Realized: The State of Israel is Established." HaAretz issue from Sunday, 7 Iyar 16.5.1948. "In the Presence of the People's Council and the Invitees, and to the Sound of the Song (HaTikvah) - The Declaration of the Independence of the People in Our Land and the Establishment of the Provisional Government."

Extensive articles related to the State of Israel's declaration of Independence. Among the headlines: "All the 'White Paper' Laws of 1939 are Cancelled, the Rest of the Existing Laws in the Land Will Remain in Effect." The text of the Declaration of Independence is on the front page, as well as a photograph of David Ben-Gurion declaring independence, and photographs of members of the "People's Administration."

Specifications: [4 pages] 53x58 cm.

Condition: Fine-very fine, fold marks, tiny holes in the center of the leaf in the fold mark.

HaTzofeh issue with the headline: "The State of Israel has been Established! Long Live [the State of Israel]!" This issue was published with the UN declaration recognizing the state of Israel. Rare! Extensive articles in the wake of the UN declaration recognizing the State of Israel. In the center of the front page there is a color portrait of Herzl, and the back page has a request addressed to all the citizens of Israel: "Your money for the state of Jews to finance the war, and for military equipment ... your money is needed for the people today! Hurry!"

Specifications: 4 pages [1] leaf, newsprint. Hebrew.

Condition: Very fine.

Shanah B'Yisrael 1948-1949 - Parashat HaShanah B'Tmunot edited by D. B. Sharira, published by the National Committee for the Soldier. There is an illustration of the Israeli flag and the IDF emblem designed by Sh. Ben-David on the binding. On the inside, there are two maps of the Land of Israel according to the partition plan. Rare publication.

Photo booklet published on the occasion of Rosh HaShanah 1949 summing up the year 5748 [תש"ח] in photographs of the major events that occurred the year of the establishment of the state, in chronological order. The booklet includes historic photographs of the heroes of 'the exodus from Europe' forcibly returned to detention camps in Germany, the gathering of the UN General Assembly, celebration of the 29th of November in the streets of Tel Aviv, mass mobilization against Arab riots, the People's Administration's first meeting, David Ben-Gurion reading the foundational charter on the day of the establishment of the State, the Declaration of Independence with the signatures of the members of the provisional state council, the conclusion of the British Mandate, the various military corps, immigrants on illegal immigrant ships and more.

Each photograph is captioned in three languages - Hebrew, Yiddish and French.

67, [3] leaves. 11x17 cm. Fine condition.

'There is an urgent issue which cannot be delayed ... the matter relates to three groups of settlements: the Southwest (Negev), the Southeast (Kfar Etzion and environs), and the western Galilee, the question of security in all these settlements is first and foremost the expansion of the settlement ...' Hurried and important letter with David Ben-Gurion's signature from about a half a year before the establishment of the State - December 1947. The letter is addressed to members of the agricultural center with a request to double and triple the number of settlers 'to the limit' - 'According to the recommendation of the majority committee, it will be prohibited for a Jew to settle in Arab territory during the transition period, and if we don't do it quickly, it may be too late.' Ben-Gurion calls to adopt an immediate plan to increase the settlements in the South and in the Galilee as fast as possible. 'Kaplan' referred to in the letter, upon whom Ben-Gurion relies to find money for this matter, is Eliezer Kaplan [1891-1952] who served at the time as a member of the administration of the Jewish Agency and became the first finance minister of the State of Israel.

[1] leaf paper 24x20 cm, stencil print with Ben-Gurion's signature. Tears in the margins, fold marks. Stains. Moderate-fine condition.