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“The Hebrew Policeman in His National Home” – Yitzhak Yod Cohen, First Edition 1939, Signed and Inscribed by the Author - Rare and historically important book documenting the experience of a Jewish policeman serving in the British Mandate Police in Palestine. “The Hebrew Policeman in His National Home” by Yitzhak Yod Cohen, published by Ahiasaf, Jerusalem, 1939 (Hebrew year 5700). The book presents the author’s personal memoirs, beginning with his training at the police academy and continuing through his service in various police stations throughout Mandatory Palestine. It also includes observations on policing, Jewish-Arab relations, British administration, and proposals for police reform.   This copy bears a handwritten inscription and signature by the author on the title page. Details: * Author: Yitzhak Yod Cohen * Publisher: Ahiasaf, Jerusalem * First Edition, 1939 * Original hardcover with scarce dust jacket * 258 pages * Size: 15 × 21 cm * Illustrated with photographs Condition: * Good overall condition for age. * Original dust jacket with edge wear, tears and losses. * Age toning and signs of use. * Author’s handwritten inscription and signature. * Binding and text block generally well preserved. A desirable item for collectors of Palestine Mandate history, Judaica, Zionist history, police history, and signed books.