This is an exceptionally rare historical map, published by the British Jewish newspaper "The Jewish Chronicle" shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel. The map has undergone a meticulous restoration and preservation process, which has brought back its unique beauty despite the damage it sustained over the years.
Title: "MAP OF ISRAEL, including plans of Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, the Middle East"
Year of Publication: 1949 (as indicated by the notes on the UN Partition Plan)
Unique Features:
History: The map documents Israel in its earliest days, featuring international borders, roads, Jewish and Arab settlements, and holy sites. It reflects the changing reality of the Middle East following the War of Independence.
Detail: The sheet includes detailed inset maps of major Israeli cities such as Jaffa-Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, alongside a map of the broader Middle East.
Special Value: This map is not only a cartographic item but also a document of immense historical and political value. It represents the world's acknowledgment of the new state while showing the development of its early settlements and borders. The content also includes a comprehensive index of place names, making it a valuable reference tool.
This restored map is a rare collectible with deep historical and sentimental value for anyone interested in the history of Israel.