Prime Minister David Ben-gurion (Israel) Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
PRIME MINISTER DAVID BEN-GURION (ISRAEL)
Born: October 16, 1886 in Plonsk, Masovian, Poland
Died: December 1, 1973 in Tel HaShomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
Died: December 1, 1973 in Tel HaShomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
DAVID BEN-GURION (1886-1973), called "The Father of Israel", became captivated with Zionism during his youth in Poland. Born David Gruen, he adopted the ancient Hebrew name Ben-Gurion in 1906 at age 20, when he immigrated to Palestine. Ben-Gurion, who proclaimed Israel's independence on May 14, 1948, was its first leader as Chairman of the Provisional State Council (May 14-May 17, 1948). On May 17, he became Israel's first Prime Minister (1948-1953) and Chaim Weizmann became President. Ben-Gurion devoted his life to establishing a Jewish nation, and encouraged the return of Jewish people from throughout the world. After serving again as Prime Minister from 1955-1963, Ben-Gurion devoted himself to writing. He published Israel: The Years of Challenge (1963) and The Jews in Their Land (1966).
1973 Ben Gurion Remembers (in person), 2000 In Our Own Hands (Other), 2010 Nazi Hunters (Other), 1967 Strike Zion! (Other), 1959 Small World (in person), 2010 War of the Gods (Other), 2008 Weaponology (Other), 2000 Operation Thunderbolt: Entebbe (Other), 1997 The Long Way Home (Other), 1996 Israel: Birth of a Nation (Other), 2006 Knowledge is for Acting Upon: The Manhattan Raid (Other)
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DAVID BEN-GURION Israel's first Prime Minister and Jewish humanitarian signs name in blue ink Signature: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew as Prime Minister of Israel, 3¼x4¾. Typed caption at lower margin: "David Ben-Gurion/Prime Minister of Israel". Irregularly cut. Lightly soiled, touching signature. read more...Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Short ALS in Hebrew, written 3 months after he resigned as Prime Minister, requesting a visit from a Dr. Lawless." Autograph Letter signed: "D. Ben-Gurion", 1 page, 4½x8¼. On lined note pad to Sid Appelbaum, 1963 September 30. read more...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION His signed, handwritten letter in English, a warmly personal one sending greetings from his wife. Very rare! Autograph letter signed: "D. Ben-Gurion" in English, 1 page, 5x8¼. Haifa, no date. To Mrs. Silverman, Providence, R.I. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION He signs a rare handwritten letter in English (1966). Interesting content! Rare ALS: "D. Ben-Gurion" in English, 1 page, 4½x8½. Sdeh Boker (Israel), 1966 April 6. To Justin G. Turner. read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Rare signed, handwritten letter to an American in 1954 Rare ALS: "D.Ben-Gurion" in English, 1 page, 4½x7¼. Sde Boker, Israel, 1954 May 19. To Mark E. Brown, Glover Mfg. Co., Norwalk, Connecticut. read more...Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION His signed, handwritten letter in Hebrew on thin paper (1954) Rare ALS: "D. Ben-Gurion" as Israel's Minister of Defense, in Hebrew, 1 page, 5x8¼, ruled sheet. Sdeh Boker, 1954 April 27. To Comrade Abraham Vice, Tel-Aviv. In Hebrew, partially translated. read more...Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Handwritten 1971 letter to an Israeli journalist: "I have a different way of thinking and I don't need to change your mind." ALS: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew, 1 page, 5x8¼ ruled sheet. Sdeh Boker, 1971 May 31. To Meir Ronen. In full: "I read your letter. read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Signed, handwritten letter in Hebrew debating interpretations of the Talmud: "You assume that Moses did not know Hebrew." ALS: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew, 1 page, 5½x8 ruled sheet. Sdeh Boker, 1971 June 21. To Meir Ronen, Jerusalem. In full: "Peace and blessings. read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Signed, handwritten letter in Hebrew (1968): "Peace will be insured if we succeed in getting high immigration from affluent countries." ALS: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew, 1 page, 4½x8¼ ruled sheet. Sdeh Boker, 1968 July 10. To Meir Ronen, Jerusalem. read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Israel's first Prime Minister writes letter discussing conversations with fellow politicians Autograph Letter Signed: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew in blue ink. 1 page, 4¾x8¼. Tiberias (Israel), 1954 November 9. read more...Sale Price $1,700.00
$2,000.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION David Ben-Gurion wrote this letter in Hebrew in 1963, less than three months after resigning as Prime Minister of Israel, to say that he can't answer a letter because it's handwritten in English. Autograph letter signed "David" in Hebrew in blue ink. read more...Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Signed autograph letter in Hebrew, written the year he retired from office, pleading insufficient time to read a handwritten manuscript of a pending book Rare ALS: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew, 1 page, 5x8¼ lined sheet. Sdeh Boker, Israel, 1963 November 11. To Noach Dagoni. read more...Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION David Ben-Gurion writes to an admirer and he reminisces about the writer's parents. ALS: "Your family friend,/D. Ben Gurion", 1p, 4¾x8½ lined sheet. Sdeh Boker (Negev, Israel), 1970 December 6. To Rina Yashar, Holon. In Hebrew, fully translated. read more...Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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His handwritten note below signed statements by Knesset members Moshe Rosetti and David Ha-Cohen concerning possible medals for Israelis who had served in the Turkish Army in World War I. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13x16. read more...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Signed 5x3½ photograph of Israel's first Prime Minister writing in a book Photograph signed: "D. Ben-Gurion" . B/w, 5x3½. Israel became independent on May 14, 1948. read more...Sale Price $807.50
$950.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Israel's first Prime Minister signs his name in Hebrew on a 3½x5 photograph Photograph signed: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew. B/w, 3½x5. David read more...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Striking early signed 3½x4¾ photograph of Israel's first Prime Minister. Very rare! Early Photograph signed: "D. Ben-Gurion" in English. B/w, 3½x4¾. read more...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Signed 9x7 photo of Ben-Gurion as Prime Minister, meeting in Jerusalem with a delegation from the US Export-Import Bank Photograph signed: "D. Ben-Gurion/Jerusalem" in English. B/w, 9x7, by D. Rubinger, Jerusalem. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION He signs a Certificate of Appreciation to a leader of the United Jewish Appeal. The certificate features his picture. Framed in the Gallery of History style to 19x30. Partly Printed Certificate signed: "D. Ben-Gurion" as Prime Minister, State of Israel, 1 page, 8½x11½. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION The "Father of Israel" endorses 1972 check for $13.00 in black ink Check endorsed: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew. 6x2¾. No place, circa 1972 March-April. Also endorsed in unknown hand above Ben-Gurion's signature. On verso of Check signed: "William W Stanhope read more...Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Signature of Israel's first Prime Minister on the mount of a 4x6 color photo Photograph Mount signed: "D. Ben-Gurion". Color, 6¼x9¼ overall, image 4¼x5¾ (two surfaces). read more...Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Signed 21x17 lithograph framed in the Gallery of History style to 40x26. Printed Image signed in ink: "D. Ben-Gurion" at lower margin. Color, 21½x17 overall, image 19¾x14¾ (one surface). Lithograph from a painting by artist Herbert Lawrence Davidson. read more...Sale Price $1,912.50
$2,250.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION As Prime Minister, he signs an angry letter to a member of the Knesset concerning a new, "apolitical settlement" at Lachich. TLS: "D. Ben-Gurion" as Prime Minister in Hebrew, 1 page, 6x7¾. Jerusalem, 1956 February 1. read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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The Prime Minister signs a typed letter to Moshe Sharett, responding very guardedly to the former Prime Minister's request for his support in investigations of the Lavon Affair, a major Israeli intelligence fiasco. read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION As Defense Minister, he signs a typed letter to Interior Minister Israel Rokach urging that he promptly approve a permit for construction of housing for unmarried soldiers. TLS: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew as Defense Minister, 1 page, 5¾x8. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Israel's first Prime Minister sends snarky letter in response to annoying gossip amongst the country's officers Typed Letter Signed: "D. Ben-Gurion" as Israeli Minister of Defense, 1 page, 6x8. Hakiryah, 1955 April 8/5715 Nissan 16. To Benjamin Avniel, Tel-Aviv. In Hebrew. read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Typed letter in Hebrew to Shlomo Zemach: "I deeply love the Israel Defense Forces." Signed by the Prime Minister in the year of the Sinai War (1956). TLS: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew as Israeli Prime Minister, 1 page, 6½x7¾. Jerusalem, 1956 April 24. read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Israel's Prime Minister writes to his council members to send them blessings in the 75th year of the first Jewish village in Galil. Typed Letter Signed: "David Ben-Gurion" as Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Israel, 1p, 6x7¾. Jerusalem, 1957 April 25. read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Israel's Prime Minister writes to poet Nathan Alterman regarding his pleasure in reading one of Alterman's poems, which Ben-Gurion feels "is a valuable asset to the State and to the Army." TLS: "D. Ben-Gurion" as Prime Minister of Israel, 1p, 6x8 read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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DAVID BEN-GURION Signed, typed letter endorsing a proposal for an exhibition honoring Israel's 10th anniversary TLS: "D. Ben-Gurion" in Hebrew as Israeli Minister of Defense, 1 page, 7x8. Jerusalem, 1955 May 11. To Teddy Kolleck, Director, Prime Minister's Office, Jerusalem. read more...Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
