Jewish statesman and president of Israel. He studied in Germany and Switzerland, then lectured on chemistry at Geneva and Manchester universities. He helped to secure the Balfour Declaration of 1917, and became president of the Zionist Organization and of the Jewish Agency. He played a major role in the establishment of the state of Israel, and was its first president. Vintage 5.5 x 3.5 informational postcard photo of Theodor Herzl and information about the Zionist congress, signed on the reverse in pencil by Weizmann and several others. Postcard is addressed to Madame Sokolov of Warsaw. In fine condition, with a couple of light creases. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
