(First Prime Minister of the State of Israel, 1886-1973). Autograph Letter Signed on stationary of Minkin Brothers (general contractors and builders) to Yitzchak Ben Zvi (future President of the State of Israel)

AUCTION 19 | Tuesday, March 11th, 2003 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic Art

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Lot 200
BEN-GURION, DAVID

(First Prime Minister of the State of Israel, 1886-1973). Autograph Letter Signed on stationary of Minkin Brothers (general contractors and builders) to Yitzchak Ben Zvi (future President of the State of Israel)

In Hebrew Single leaf, written on both sides, Central folds. Folio. Typed transcription accompanying lot

Omaha, Nebraska: 1916

Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $450
Ben Gurion comments on a publication that he fears does not have a harmonious editorial board. He then states his surprise that “our comrades” are still opposed to Borochov, whose sins he thought long forgotten. He continues, “it seems that our comrades take revenge like Talmidei Chachamim.” Ben- Gurion proceeds to debate whether Poalei Zion should join the International Communist Party. He concludes by lamenting that people continuously badger him and although he would like to be rid of them, like a Rabbi’s relationship with his congregants, he cannot