A Nation is Born: A Historic Vote For a Jewish State!

AUCTION 37 | Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 115

(ISRAEL, STATE OF)

A Nation is Born: A Historic Vote For a Jewish State!

Three 78 rpm 10 inch discs produced by Banner Records chronicling the United Nations vote for a Jewish State in Palestine. Record sleeves bound in book-form. Records narrated by Miriam Kressyn. Directed by Sholom Rubinstein. Front endpaper includes images of principle Zionist leaders. First sleeve inscribed and with a signature "Dr. Chaim Weitzman." Upper board broken

(New York?): circa 1947

Est: $300 - $500

Recounts the anticipation and excitement within the Zionist world in 1947 following the United Nations' decision to allow a Jewish State in Palestine. The set of records include: "The thrilling dramatic struggle to establish the Jewish State in Palestine...the actual voices of Chaim Weitzman...and leading delegates to the United Nations General Assembly."