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Civil Gas Mask Manual – Official Home Front Instruction Booklet – Palestine, “Lanoter” Publishing, Haifa 1939 - Rare historical booklet from pre-State Israel: “Civil Gas Mask”, a 19-page official instruction manual issued by the Home Front Defense (Hagana Ezrahit – HAGA) during the British Mandate in Palestine. Published in 1939 by “Lanoter” Publishing House in Haifa. This booklet features detailed explanations and illustrations on the structure and use of civil gas masks during aerial attacks. Includes diagrams of the filter unit, usage instructions, and rare photographic sequences showing how to properly wear the mask. A highly collectible piece for enthusiasts of Israeli military history, civil defense, or Mandate-era documentation. A unique window into the preparedness efforts of Jewish civilian life under threat in the late 1930s. Condition: Very good for its age. Some age spots, minor edge wear, and binding stress marks, but all pages intact and original cover present. Dimensions: approx. 16.5 × 12 cm.