Bidspirit auction | Protocols of the First Zionist

Protocols of the First Zionist Congress, Basel 1897 – Centennial Facsimile Edition, Jerusalem 1997 - A prestigious centennial edition marking 100 years since the First Zionist Congress in Basel (1897) — the founding event of the Zionist movement led by Theodor Herzl and Max Nordau, which laid the ideological foundations for the establishment of the State of Israel. This volume presents high-quality facsimiles of the original congress protocols, historical documents, handwritten notes, official programs, participant lists, and rare photographs, reproduced from the original 1898 Vienna edition. Edited and translated by Chaim Orlan. Publisher: Reuben Mass, Jerusalem, 1997. Third edition, issued as a commemorative publication for both the 100th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress and the 50th anniversary of the State of Israel. Physical Details: • Softcover • Approx. 20 pp. introduction + 166 pp. main text • Numerous facsimiles and photographic reproductions • Size: approx. 22 cm • Condition: Very good (minor shelf wear to cover, interior clean) 📌 An important collectible for scholars and collectors of Zionist history, Jewish political movements, and early modern Jewish nationalism.