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Vintage 1962 Chaim Weizmann Biography Sam E Bloch Jewish Agency PB USA Zionism
Brand/Publisher: The Jewish Agency – American Section New York revised paperback edition of Chaim Weizmann: Excerpts from His Historic Statements, Writings and Addresses, A Biography, compiled and edited by Sam E. Bloch with introductions by Nahum Goldmann, Moshe Sharett, and Rose L. Halprin.
Title and subject: Nonfiction biographical and documentary volume presenting the life and political thought of Chaim Weizmann through a concise narrative and extensive selections from his speeches and writings on Zionism, the Jewish people, the future Jewish state, and international affairs.
Format and design: English-language softcover pamphlet-style volume in blue-and-white pictorial card wraps featuring a portrait of Chaim Weizmann on the front cover and a printed 1907 quotation and facsimile signature on the back. Interior text is set in a traditional serif typeface with section headings and running pagination.
Structure and contents: Opens with introductory essays titled \"The Vision of Chaim Weizmann\" (Nahum Goldmann), \"With Love and Faith\" (Moshe Sharett), and \"Memories\" (Rose L. Halprin), followed by a biographical sketch and themed sections such as \"On the Meaning of Zionism,\" \"On the Jewish Question,\" \"On Political and Practical Zionism,\" and \"On the Arab Question,\" each assembling key statements and addresses.
Publication details and audience: Second Revised Edition dated November 1962, following the first edition of November 1952; printed in the U.S.A. by Shulsinger Bros. Linotyping & Publishing Co. for The Jewish Agency – American Section, New York. Intended for adult readers interested in Zionism, Jewish history, political speeches, and mid‑20th‑century Jewish leadership.
Condition: Pictorial blue-and-white card covers show moderate surface rubbing, scattered foxing, and light edge and corner wear as visible in the photos. Spine is straight with noticeable foxing but no splits or lifting. Page edges are uniformly age-toned with a few small stains. Interior pages examined are securely bound, legible, and free of writing or highlighting. Listing includes this 1962 revised paperback only; no inserts or supplemental materials are included.
