Laws of the State of Israel. Authorised Translation from the Hebrew.

AUCTION 69 | Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Holy Land Maps and Ceremonial Objects

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Lot 125

(ISRAEL, STATE OF).

Laws of the State of Israel. Authorised Translation from the Hebrew.

Vol. I. Ordinances, 5708-1948. pp. 103, (1). Ex-library. Original printed wrappers, dampstained. 8vo.

Jerusalem: Jerusalem Post Press 1948

Est: $600 - $800

PRICE REALIZED $550

Includes the very first official translation of Israel’s Declaration of Independence into the English language. Contains the very first laws enacted by the nascent State including those relating to defense and terrorism, tax and budgets, as well as establishing the official days of rest to be tied to the Jewish calendar.