“Prevent Tragedy! Vote Chet.” Political poster encouraging Israelis to vote for the Herut party during the 1962 general election.

AUCTION 65 | Thursday, June 25th, 2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art

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Lot 201
(ISRAEL, STATE OF).

“Prevent Tragedy! Vote Chet.” Political poster encouraging Israelis to vote for the Herut party during the 1962 general election.

Framed. 19 x 26 to mat.

Tel-Aviv, c. 1962:

Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $200
Featured is Mapai Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion opening Israel’s gates to returning Palestinians presently settled in Egypt, as President Nasser looks on in admiration. The title alleges: “He agrees with Kennedy - let them return.” President John F. Kennedy was a proponent of the Palestinian Right of Return, the Herut Party insisted these returnees would be a security threat.