Auction 44

rare, in the original betzalel olive wood binding: Miniature Book of Psalms with illustrations on Zionist themes—Tel Aviv, 1948

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Published by Sinai, Tel Aviv 1948. With pretty illustrations relating to the establishment of the State of Israel which took place that year, the flag of Israel, and IDF soldiers. Illustrations by Shlomo Kohen (Abarbanel) (1921-1981), in Israeli intelligence, who served as the Deputy Head of the Mossad. Kohen-Abarbanel also designed the symbol of the Mossad. After his death, the Center for Intelligence Heritage released the album “Mikhḥol ṿe-seter” with his illustrations on issues relating to his missions in the Mossad. [2], 161 pages, 7cm.

Original olive wood cover of Bezalel. good condition. Catalogued in the National Library in the rare books section.