The New York Times. “Israelis Rout The Arabs, Approach Suez, Break Blockade, Occupy Old Jerusalem; Agree to U. N. Cease-fire; U. A. R. Rejects It”

AUCTION 17 | Tuesday, November 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

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Lot 38

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

The New York Times. “Israelis Rout The Arabs, Approach Suez, Break Blockade, Occupy Old Jerusalem; Agree to U. N. Cease-fire; U. A. R. Rejects It”

Broadsheet newspaper. Front-page photograph of Israeli soldiers in prayer at Jerusalem’s Western Wall and photographic satalite map of the embattled region taken in September 1966 during the flight of Gemini II Browned, clean tears on upper and lower portions. Framed

New York: Thursday, June 8th 1967

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $200

Below the bold headline: “Israeli troops wept and prayed today at the foot of the Wailing Wall-the last remnant of Solomon’s Second Temple and the object of pilgrimage by Jews through the centuries.....The Israelis, trembling with emotion, bowed vigorously from the waist as they chanted psalms in a lusty chorus. Most had submachine guns slung over their shoulders and several held bazookas as they prayed...”