Auction 38
Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
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Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 40:
Special Paper Concerning the Altalena Affair
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Sold for: $750
Start price:
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500
Auction house commission:
23%
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Altalena. A one-time edition. Editor in chief and publisher: Ben Ami Gur. Tel-Aviv, July 15, 1948.
A one-time paper, most probably printed on behalf of Etzel, criticizing harshly the government’s decision regarding “Altalena”. On the cover appears an illustration showing David Ben-Gurion and Moshe Sharett bombing the boat “Altalena” which is burning and a pile of skulls next to the Tower of David. 8 pp, 34.5 cm. Good condition. Spots. Minor tears. Horizontal folding line.
