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Israeli Declaration of Independence Print

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Israeli Declaration of Independence Print
<Our item number 141095><B>Israeli Declaration of Independence Print.</B> Israel&#39;s Declaration of Independence, First Printing. Israel&#39;s Provisional Government Official Bulletin No. 1, 14 May 1948, with the complete Declaration of Independence, 3 pages, 13½ x 8¼ in., undated. In Very Good condition, with some edge wear, minor foxing, and a few small holes. Very rare and a most historic document.<BR><BR>At 4:00 pm on Friday, May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel. His reading of Israel&#39;s Declaration of Independence was broadcast to Jews all over the country. Ben-Gurion became the first Prime Minister of the new state, which was quickly recognized by the United States and the USSR.<BR><BR>It begins: &#34;THE LAND OF ISRAEL was the birthplace of the Jerwish people. Here their spiritual, religious and political identity was formed. Here they achieved independence and created a culture of national and universal significance. Here they wrote and gave the Bible to the world.&#34; It further states: &#34;We offer peace and unity to all the neighboring states and their peoples, and invite them to cooperate with the independent Jewish nation for the common good of all.&#34; <BR>Estimated Value &#36;2,500 - 3,500. <BR><BR>Our item number 141095<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/49jpegs/141095.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>