(First Chief Rabbi of Eretz Israel, 1865-1935). Typed Letter Signed in Hebrew on letterhead, written to Sir Herbert Samuel (First High Commissioner to Palestine, 1870-1963).
AUCTION 69 |
Thursday, June 23rd,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Holy Land Maps and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 231
KOOK, ABRAHAM ISAAC
(First Chief Rabbi of Eretz Israel, 1865-1935). Typed Letter Signed in Hebrew on letterhead, written to Sir Herbert Samuel (First High Commissioner to Palestine, 1870-1963).
Jerusalem: 2nd December 1931
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,000
Sir Herbert Samuel formed a close relationship with Rav Kook during the period that the former served as His Majesty’s first High Commissioner to Palestine. Upon his return to England, Sir Herbert continued to serve in Government as a senior member of the Liberal Party. He became acting leader in the Summer of 1931 when Lloyd George was taken ill. The Liberals joined the first National Government of Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, whereafter Sir Herbert was appointed Home Secretary.