Lot 564
Ben-Gurion, David. Autograph letter signed ("D. Ben-Gurion"), 1p, 8¼x5 in., in Hebrew, on ruled paper with a printed "4" at the top, Sdeh Boker, 21 June 1970. To P.Z. Hartal, veteran of the Six Day War, artist, poet, and author of "The Brush and the Compass" and "Toldot HaAdrichalut" (A History of Architecture). Fine. Accompanied by an English translation of Ben-Gurion's letter and a synopsis of Mr. Hartal 's letter to him.
Ben-Gurion replies to Mr. Hartal's suggestion that the Suez Canal be widened by 35-40 kilometers to facilitate international and Israeli navigation and to another suggestion that Israel might benefit from adding an Upper House to its parliamentary system.
"To Zev Hartal Peace and Greetings, I doubt that in these days it is possible to discuss the widening of the Suez Canal. I do not think that we need an Upper House. What we do need is a talented and most responsible leadership, but not in the Upper House. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the two oil paintings that you sent me…."
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
From the personal collection of P.Z. Hartal. Copies of the correspondence offered here between Ben-Gurion and Mr. Hartal are in the Ben-Gurion Archives in Israel.
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