Description
The first edition of Diary Of The Sinai Campaign by Major-General Moshe Dayan, signed on the half title.
Octavo, [8], 236pp, [12]. Blue cloth, title stamped in gilt. Stated “First Edition” on the copyright page. Light sunning along top edge, internally fine. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $5.95 retail price on the front flap, “0666” date code below. Faint rubbing to front panel, a near fine example.
Signed on the half title by Moshe Dayan.
Moshe Dayan (1915-1981) rose through the ranks of the Haganah and later became Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (1953-1958). As Minister of Defense during the Six-Day War in June 1967, Dayan played a central role in orchestrating Israel’s rapid victory over Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, which resulted in the capture of the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Golan Heights. He later served as Foreign Minister, contributing to peace negotiations with Egypt.
