Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Judaica

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 304		Balfour, Arthur James (1848-1930) British prime minister (1902-1905) and statesman. As Foreign Secretary, under David Lloyd George, he authored the Balfour Declaration of 1917, which stated "His Majesty's government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people…." Manuscript Letter Signed as Prime Minister on stationery engraved "10, Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.," 2 pp, 7¼ x 4¾ in., Dec. 5, 1904. Marked "Private / Dictated" in pencil at the top. To Herbert Samuel (1870-1963), MP since 1902, later Viscount Samuel, who submitted a memorandum in 1915 suggesting that Palestine become a homeland for Jews and who was the first High Commissioner for Palestine. Balfour acknowledges Samuel's letter and adds, "I may have to communicate with you again upon the important topic to which it refers….I have received your communication and am considering it." Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $852
Lot 305		Ben-Gurion, David (1876-1973) Founder of the State of Israel; first (1948-52) and third (1955-62) prime minister of Israel. 1962 First Day Cover commemorating the 25th anniversary of the State of Israel and of the United Jewish Appeal and a printed statement of congratulations to the UJA with an original signature, "D. Ben-Gurion," along with a certificate thanking the family of the late Arthur R. Rack for his service to the UJA "in the cause of Jewish life-saving and rebuilding." The FDC and statement signed by Ben-Gurion were formerly affixed to the certificate but have been dismounted. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 306		Dreyfus, Alfred (1859-1935) Jewish artillery officer in the French army, falsely accused and convicted of treason in 1894. The Dreyfus Affair became a cause célèbre when Dreyfus was championed by Émile Zola and other intellectuals. Dreyfus was exonerated in 1906 and restored to his rank of major in the French Army. Autograph Letter Signed "A Dreyfus," one page, in French, 6¾ x 5 in., n.p., Thursday, n.d. (but Oct. 1908). To the widow of Emile Zola (he died of carbon monoxide poisoning in 1902), congratulating her on the marriage of Denise Emile-Zola, Zola's daughter by his mistress, Jeanne Rozerot (they also had a son, Jacques), to Maurice Leblond, who was secretary to French Prime Minister Georges Clemençeau. Mme. Zola, who had no children, had adopted her husband's two illegitimate children and given them her husband's name. Dreyfus writes that he (and his wife) were delighted at the good news of Denise's wedding and they send best wishes for her happiness with Leblond, whom Dreyfus knows. He sends deepest thanks for a portrait of Emile Zola which Mme. Zola sent him and says that he has decided to include it in the first volume of his letters, and also thanks her for her letters which are going to enrich his collection. Fine condition. Included is a print-out of an article about the wedding of Denise Emile-Zola which appreared in The New York Times on November 1, 1908. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,645
Lot 307		[Dreyfus Affair] Belgian Postcards by Julio. A complete series of 31 original Belgian postcards by Julio satirizing the miscarriage of justice in the case of Alfred Dreyfus. Text in French. One has the caption, "And he was alone in defending her!" and shows Emile Zola defending "Truth," which is represented as a despairing, kneeling female figure who holds Zola's famous "J'accuse" letter, which was published on the front page of the Parisian newspaper L'Aurore on January 13, 1898. A crowd of people leans away in disapproval. Other cards depict various characters involved in the affair: Dreyfus himself., Esterhazy, Henry, etc. Truth and justice are shown shackled and fraternity, liberty, and equality are thrown into a flame. France was divided into pro-Dreyfus (mostly intellectuals) and anti-Dreyfus camps; Zola's letter brought the affair not only to the attention of France, but also to the rest of the world. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 308		[Dreyfus Affair] Two Musée des Horreurs (Freak Show) Posters. Both published by V. Lenepveu, Paris, 25½ x 18¾ in. (1899). No. 4 depicts Emile Zola as "The King of Pigs," sitting on a pile of his books and smearing the map of Europe with "International Excrement." No. 5, titled "Trou de Balle" (Bullet Hole, but a slang expression for a---hole) shows the head of Fernand Labori, who served as lawyer for Dreyfus and Zola., on the head of a donkey; at left, hands can be seen loading a percussion pistol. Labori was shot and wounded during Dreyfus' 1899 retrial. This poster announces the upcoming publication of two "Freak Show" numbers per week, promising a total of some 200 drawings between the Freak Show; which showed figures in the pro-Dreyfus camp as disgusting half-animal creatures, and the "Musée des Patriotes" which showed members of the anti-Dreyfus camp as patriots and heroes. Both poster have ragged edges, toning, and folds. Rare artifacts of the very important Dreyfus Affair. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 309		[Dreyfus Affair] Very Rare American Postcard. Postcard with a bust image of Capt. Alfred Dreyfuss in a decorative border, published by Stuyvesant Card Co., N.Y. At upper right corner are crossed American flags and a patriotic Eagle. Addressed to a correspondent in Vienna with a few German words on the verso. With 1899 New York and Vienna postmarks and a 2¢ stamp. Very good plus; cancellation shows through behind Dreyfus' head. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 310		Encyclopaedia of Israel in Pictures. Set of eight volumns, each leather-bound with a brass frontal plate. Published by Israel Publishing Co., Ltd, Tel-Aviv, 1950-51. Text in Hebrew, French and English with black and white photos. Titles consist of: The Children of Israel A Tour Through Israel Herzl Chaim Weizmann, First President of the State of Israel The Struggle For Jerusalem Feasts and Festivals in Israel Israel Reborn How Israel is Governed Edited by I. Klinov; photos by Rothenberg. All housed in a cast bronze book case with menorah bookends. all in excellent condition. A very unusual item--the first we have handled. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $470
Lot 311		Rokach, Israel (1886-1959) Member of the first Knesset; served from 1949-59. He was mayor of Tel Aviv (1936-53). Typed Letter Signed as mayor of Tel-Aviv on Municipal Corporation Tel-Aviv letterhead, one page, in Hebrew, 9 x 5¾ in., June 17, 1948. To Dr. A.Z. Eshkoly, "I hereto approve getting his letter regarding his offer to serve as manager of the municipal library 'Share Zion.' Unfortunately, there was a need to respond to the matter at a more suitable time." With translation. Jewish Jerusalem would be under attack by Arab forces for another month before Israeli forces succeeded in breaking the siege. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold