An original b/w press photograph illustrating the end of the British Mandat Period in Palestine on May 14, 1948. In the foreground High Commissioner and General Sir Alan Cunningham (1887–1983) inspecting the guard of honour for the last time in the courtyard of 'Hotel King David', the British headquarters in Jerusalem. Back with agency stamp (Associated Press) and attached news telegram. Furthermore handwritten notes. 15×20 cm. Unframed.
'Hotel King David' in Jerusalem became instantly world famous on July 22, 1946, when the radical Zionist movement 'Irgun Zevai Leummi' - led by later Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin (1913–1992) - detonated 350 kilos of trotyl in the southern part of the building, then the nerve center of Palestine's British administration. The attack, which killed 91 people, including 28 Britons, was the most serious terrorist assault of its time.
Has yellowed slightly. A few pressure marks. Back with slight discolouration.
Paintings, furniture and varia, 30 September 2024
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