Bidspirit auction | “Without Chains” – The Exiles

“Without Chains” – The Exiles in Eritrea, Sudan and Kenya Compiled and edited by Yosef Chrust and Yehuda Borochov Published by the Association of Irgun and Lehi Veterans (Tel Aviv, 1968) [37] pages | Softcover | 22×24 cm - A rare commemorative publication issued for Israel’s 20th anniversary, documenting the experiences of Jewish underground members (Irgun and Lehi) exiled by the British authorities to detention camps in Africa between 1944–1948. The book features:  • Firsthand testimonies, letters, and poems by the exiles  • Rare historical photographs from the detention camps  • Drawings, period advertisements, and lists of detainee groups  • Texts compiled and edited by Yosef Chrust and Yehuda Borochov Original softcover with bold graphic design featuring the emblem of Israel’s 20th anniversary and the IDF Menorah symbol. Condition: good–very good; minor rubbing and light foxing consistent with age. A powerful and collectible historical document commemorating the resilience of Israel’s freedom fighters in exile.