This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2012
David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel signed photograph. On the border, his autograph inscription reads in full: ''To J. Lowell Eddleman / with best wishes / D. Ben Gurion 7.2.71''. By 1971 the Zionist leader had retired to the Negev desert, residing at the kibbutz Sde Boker. He died two years after signing this photo. Original envelope is included. Glossy photo measures 3.5'' x 5.25''. A printed card that reads: ''With Compliments from D. Ben Gurion'' is partially affixed to verso, else near fine.