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David Ben-Gurion signed limited edition of ''Israel: A Personal History'', his 862pp. tribute to the country he founded and led as its first Prime Minister. New York: Funk and Wagnalls Inc., 1971. Ben-Gurion signs ''D. Ben-Gurion'' below his frontispiece portrait. Volume is #1,343 of 2,000 in the limited edition, beautifully bound in navy leather boards with top edge gilt and silk moire endpapers. Measures 7'' x 10.25'' in its original slipcase, which is slightly bowed, otherwise near fine. Dent to front board, minute foxing to endpapers and certificate from the Israel Institute of Technology mounted to verso of signature page. Overall very good condition.