Watch List notes:

Ben-Gurion, David (1886-1973). Primary founder and first Prime Minister of the State of Israel. Typed letter signed, in Hebrew, as Prime Minister, on official letterhead with the raised seal of the Israeli government, 1 page, 8 x 6", Jerusalem, Israel, October 25, 1961. To Mr. Allen Secher. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Commenting first on the addressee's apparent facility with the Hebrew language, Ben-Gurion writes a straightforward response, providing reference to a number of published articles concerning the unmentioned topic about which Mr. Secher inquired. The letter is framed with a small black & white photograph of Ben-Gurion for an overall size of 15 x 12". Folded at the vertical and horizontal centers to fit the envelope, else fine. Estimate Value $1,500 - 2,000