Bidspirit auction | Yigal Allon – Shield of

Yigal Allon – Shield of David – Signed & Inscribed Copy to Edmond de Rothschild – Jerusalem 1971 – IDF History – Illustrated - A highly important and rare association copy of: “Shield of David: The Story of Israel’s Armed Forces” by Yigal Allon – one of Israel’s most prominent military leaders and statesmen. ✍️ Exceptional Provenance This copy bears a full handwritten dedication: “To Edmund Rothschild with affection – Yigal Allon Jerusalem, 5.1.1971” 👉 A remarkable historical connection between:  • A leading figure of the Palmach / IDF command  • A member of the legendary Rothschild family Such copies are rarely encountered on the market. 📚 About the Book  • Comprehensive account of the formation and development of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)  • Covers:  • Pre-state underground movements  • War of Independence  • Early decades of Israeli military history  • Written by a central participant, not just a historian 🖼 Illustrations  • Numerous historical photographs  • Early Palmach fighters  • Military operations and archival imagery  • Strong visual documentation of Israel’s formative years 📌 Bibliographic Details  • Author: Yigal Allon  • Title: Shield of David  • Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (with Vallentine Mitchell)  • Place: London  • Year: circa 1970  • Inscription dated: Jerusalem, 1971  • Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket 📌 Condition  • Very good condition  • Clean interior  • Dust jacket present (light wear)  • Inscription clear and strong ⭐ Collector’s Highlights  • ✔ Signed & inscribed by Yigal Allon  • ✔ Dedicated to Edmond de Rothschild  • ✔ Important work on IDF history  • ✔ Strong crossover appeal:  • Israeli history collectors  • Military history collectors  • Judaica collectors  • Autograph collectors