Twelve issues of the military newspaper "Star of David.” Vol. I, Nos. 1-3; Vol. II, Nos. 3-6. Yokohama, Japan. * And: Vol. I, Nos. 3, 7-10. Finschhafen, New Guinea
AUCTION 47 |
Thursday, December 10th,
2009 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 278
(WORLD WAR TWO).
Twelve issues of the military newspaper "Star of David.” Vol. I, Nos. 1-3; Vol. II, Nos. 3-6. Yokohama, Japan. * And: Vol. I, Nos. 3, 7-10. Finschhafen, New Guinea
Finschhafen, New Guinea and Yokohama, Japan: 1945-1946
Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $600
The Star of David was a newpaper for American-Jewish servicemen based in the Pacific Theater. Initially stationed in New Guinea, following the surrender of Japan on August 14th, 1945, American troops were redeployed to Japan. Many of the articles in this short-lived publication were written by Hugo Mantel the Jewish chaplain attached to the troops. Much of the news focuses upon the situation found in Europe's Jewish DP camps and on the struggle for Jewish independence in Palestine