Todah VeKol Zimrah - Form of Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the Taking of Jerusalem by His Majesty’s Forces. First Day of Chanukah, 5678.
AUCTION 55 |
Thursday, June 21st,
2012 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 165
(ISRAEL, LAND OF).
Todah VeKol Zimrah - Form of Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the Taking of Jerusalem by His Majesty’s Forces. First Day of Chanukah, 5678.
London: Office of the Chief Rabbi (1917)
Est: $100 - $150
PRICE REALIZED $200
On the 11th of Decmber 1917, following the surrender by the Ottoman Forces, British General Allenby made his official entry into Jerusalem through the Jaffa Gate by foot, rather than by horse or vehicle, to show his great respect for the holy City.