Original metal plate on wooden block. Image of the participants of the First Zionist Congress, Basel, 1897. Large central portrait of Theodor Herzl, English and Yiddish captions along perimeter. 3.25 x 4 inches.
AUCTION 66 |
Thursday, November 19th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 369
PRINTERS’ BLOCK.
Original metal plate on wooden block. Image of the participants of the First Zionist Congress, Basel, 1897. Large central portrait of Theodor Herzl, English and Yiddish captions along perimeter. 3.25 x 4 inches.
c. 1897
Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $250
The first Zionist Congress took place at the Basel Municipal Casino, attended by approximately 200 participants hailing from 17 countries. This woodblock features all official delegates, including females featured along the lowest row.