Item 9726. PALESTINE, ONLY HOPE OF THE JEWISH WANDERER AND PIONEER

PALESTINE, ONLY HOPE OF THE JEWISH WANDERER AND PIONEER

New York, United Palestine Appeal, 1926. Item #37772

First Edition. Original illustrated paper wrappers in blue, orange, and white. 8vo. 32 pages; 24 cm. Cover title “Palestine, Land of Jewish Immigration and Colonization. ” Includes high quality photographs of Jewish farmers and immigrants in Palestine as well as passionate descriptions of the pioneers’ accomplishments and goals for the land. “Help the wanderer back to his own soil! ” The United Palestine Appeal (UPA) was created “to unify fundraising in America for a Jewish national homeland (Wikipedia, 2016) . Contributing organizations included the Zionist Organization of America, Keren Hayesod, Hadassah; Hebrew University; the Jewish National Fund, and Mizrachi Organization of America. Stephen S. Wise, renowned Rabbi, Zionist leader, and founder of the Free Synagogue, served as chairman of the organization. SUBJECT(S) : Colonization, Zionism, Jewish immigration. OCLC lists 4 holdings worldwide (JTS, US Holocaust Memorial Museum, HUC, Penn) . Slight browning of paper wrappers. One pencil marking that does not obstruct text. Very minimal wear. Good+ condition. (zion-11-10).

Price: $200.00

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