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The Man Who Brought Hebrew To The Palestine Telegraph System
AMIKAM, Israel Haifa lawyer who fought almost single handedly to introduce Hebrew characters into the country’s Palestinian telegraph system. He was successful on January 1, 1935. In 1920, Hebrew was recognized as the country’s third official language. Israel Amikam and his colleagues developed a Hebrew telegraph code. Beautiful Israeli cover commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the Hebrew Telegraph System. Cachet of the first telegram sent by Mayor Dizengoff (founder of Jerusalem) to Israel Amikam sending congratulations in his battle of many years. Very interesting cover signed in ink in Hebrew by Israel Amikam. In addition, three others have signed as well. Postmarked, Haifa, 12/31/1950. The first of this item we have seen on the market..................$125.00
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