Lot 294
[Palmach] Two Letters From A Palmach Soldier. Two letters written to his parents just a few weeks after Israeli independence, total of 9 pp., 8" x 5", in Hebrew, Dorot (in the Negev), June and July 1948. The solder tells his parants what to send him, describes the situation in the Negev, the caravans that bring mail and supplies, the ceremony of Tzahal swearing, and tells them that his friend has been killed. The Palmach was the fighting force of Jewish Palestinians prior to the establishment of the State of Israel. Organized by the British in 1941 to assist Allied forces, Palmach went underground when the British ordered it dismantled in 1943. Being a member of the Palmach became a way of life. Its leaders, including Moshe Dayan and Yitzhak Rabin, played an important roll in the Israel Defense Forces and contributed significantly to Israeli politics, literature and culture for many years.
Estimated Value $200 - 400.
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| Realized $288 |
