Jewish War 1 Heroes Postcards: Lot of 8 postcards commemorating the French allies and foreign Jewish volunteers who bravely gave their lives for France. Printed by Douaumont on June 19, 1938, each postcard bears poignant imagery and heartfelt messages, serving as a touching tribute to their service and sacrifice.

ARTHUR SZYK 1894-1951
(Polish/American).
Arthur Szyk (1894 – 1951) was a distinguished Polish-Jewish artist celebrated for his contributions as a book illustrator and political artist. Throughout his career, he resided and created his works primarily in France, Poland, and the United Kingdom, and later settled permanently in the United States in 1940, obtaining American citizenship in 1948. Renowned even in the interwar period, Szyk's art gained international recognition, with exhibitions and publications spanning Poland, France, the United Kingdom, Israel, and the United States. Particularly notable were his incisive political caricatures during World War II, where he fiercely criticized the policies and figures of the Axis powers. Post-war, Szyk continued his advocacy, notably supporting the establishing the state of Israel. Szyk's artistic style is characterized by a profound social and political engagement, rejecting modernism in favor of medieval and Renaissance traditions, notably illuminated manuscripts. Unlike typical caricaturists, Szyk's attention to detail and coloristic effects in his works was unparalleled.
Introduction to Arthur Szyk's Lithographs.
Arthur Szyk, a celebrated artist and miniaturist, was commissioned by Canadian entrepreneur and stamp connoisseur Kasimir Bileski to create illustrations for the Visual History of Nations (or United Nations) series of stamps. While the project ultimately never came to fruition, Szyk did design stamp album frontispieces, serving as both decorative elements and introductions to stamp collections. Now presented in this auction as ten individual lots, these lithographs comprise the complete collection of Arthur Szyk's work for the series. They include representations of the United States, China, France, Great Britain, Israel, Poland, Switzerland, the U.S.S.R., Canada, and The Story of Flight.Szyk's untimely death prevented the completion of this ambitious project, leaving only ten reproductions from a planned series depicting the histories of 61 nations. These prints were not published until nearly 40 years after Szyk's passing, showcasing his enduring impact and legacy of his artistic vision.

1949 Imperf Poto Essay by Arthur Szyk, Signed by Arthur Szyk and David Remez .
This unadopted imperf photo essay, presented by Arthur Szyk to the Ministry of the Post, comprises a vertical sheet of 25 stamps (5x5) in blue-green on glossy paper, measuring 22 by 22cm, affixed to cardboard measuring 24 by 24cm. The design depicts Aaron, Ben Hur, and Moses between them, symbolizing a smart leader's quest for balance between bold, decisive actions and spiritual, communicative approaches. Moses is depicted with his hand spread wide, symbolizing this balance.The handwritten note by Arthur Schick is located at the bottom margins of the design. On the right bottom, it reads "To David Remez with kind regards, Arthur Schick," while on the bottom left, the title of the proposal by the artist reads "New Canaan April 1949," both in capital letters, with the artist's signature. A hand stamp in blue at the right vertical margins states "From the collection of David Remez" with his signature alongside. A truly special and rare addition to any collection, from the collection of D. Remez.Dimensions 240-190 mm.