Erez Jsrael – a guide for immigrants to the Land of Israel, detailing the required travel permits from various European countries, and illustrating travel and entry routes to the Land of Israel with maps for migrants from across Europe. Published by Keren Hayesod, Berlin, [1924]. In German. Extremely rare.
The title page features a “Map of Travel Routes to the Land of Israel” – marking the sea routes from various European cities. The body of the guide includes a detailed description of the different routes, the exit permits required for immigrants from various European countries, as well as specifications of different visas—such as the Egyptian transit visa for those traveling through Egypt, the entry visa to the Land of Israel, etc. It also lists steamer travel times from each European destination, addresses of Land of Israel offices operating throughout Europe that handled immigration permits, and more. In addition, the booklet describes the geographic, geopolitical, and economic structure of the Land of Israel, its various population groups, major historic sites, and an overview of the history of the Land of Israel. At the center of the guide appear five maps illustrating the various entry routes to the Land of Israel by sea, as well as the main internal routes within the country. The large central map shows the regions of Jewish settlement in the Land of Israel.
Extremely rare. Not listed in the WorldCat global library catalog.
[15] pp. Spine reinforced with adhesive tape. Good condition.
