Bidspirit auction | BALFOUR, LORD ARTHUR JAMES. LOT

BALFOUR, LORD ARTHUR JAMES. LOT OF 3 ITEMS - Signed letter, dated 1927, written to Dr. Sokolow, then serving as secretary general of the World Zionist Congress. The letter reads, “Dear Dr. Sokolow, please convey to the Zionist Organisation my warm thanks for their kind congratulations. Yours sincerely, A. Balfour.” Tear down middle of paper, professionally restored with no loss of text. Signed letter, dated 1929, written to Sir Herbert Samuel, regarding a proposed appeal of funds to extend the activities of the Anglo-Palestine Club. With lengthy acclaim of the club’s activities “promoting mutual understanding between the inhabitants of the two countries”. Excellent condition. Signed, printed New Year’s card. Undated. Fine condition. Arthur James Balfour, (1848–1930) was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister from July 1902 to December 1905. In 1916 he became Foreign Secretary and during his tenure the famous Balfour declaration was issued, viewing with favor the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people. Lot includes two vintage color picture postcards of Balfour’s visit to Palestine.