Lot 4557
Israel's Declaration of Independence, First Printing. Israel's Provisional Government Official Bulletin No. 1 (14 May 1948), with the complete Declaration of Independence, 3 pages, 13 ½" x 8¼", undated. In Very Good condition, with some edge tears, minor foxing, and a few small holes. There is a 1¼" x 1½" repair near the top of the vertical fold. Fortunately, none of these problems affects the text. Very rare and a most historic document.
At 4:00 pm on Friday, May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel. His reading of Israel's Declaration of Independence was broadcast to Jews all over the country. Ben-Gurion became the first Prime Minister of the new state, which was quickly recognized by the United States and the USSR.
It begins: "THE LAND OF ISRAEL was the birthplace of the Jerwish people. Here their spiritual, religious and political identity was formed. Here they achieved independence and created a culture of national and universal significance. Here they wrote and gave the Bible to the world." It further states: "We offer peace and unity to all the neighboring states and their peoples, and invite them to cooperate with the independent Jewish nation for the common good of all."
A first printing of the Israeli Declaration of Independence signed by ten of the original 37 signers brought $109, 250 in our April 28, 2007 Manuscript and Collectibles Sale.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500.
|
| |
| Unsold |
