The New York Times. “Zionists Proclaim New State of Israel: Truman Recognizes it and Hopes for Peace; Egypt Orders Invasion, other Armies Near.”
AUCTION 63 |
Thursday, November 13th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 153
(ISRAEL, STATE OF).
The New York Times. “Zionists Proclaim New State of Israel: Truman Recognizes it and Hopes for Peace; Egypt Orders Invasion, other Armies Near.”
New York: Saturday, May 15th 1948
Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $3,000
Below the bold headline: “The Jewish State, the world’s newest sovereignty, to be known as the State of Israel, came into being in Palestine at midnight upon termination of the British Mandate…Even as [David Ben-Gurion] made his historic declaration, which was received with rejoicing, reports from outside indicated that this tiny state was being launched into stormy waters. Foreign Arab armies were said to be massing, ready for invasion.”