1008. CHAIM A. WEIZMANN (1874 - 1952) Zionist leader instrumental in securing the Balfour Declaration and American recognition of the state of Israel, later he became the first President of Israel. Historically important D.S. 4pp. 8vo., a program entitled "The Manchester University Chemical Society Fourth Annual Dinner and re-Union of Past and Present Students", Jan. 20, 1909, signed in pencil on inside cover "Chaim Weizmann", and again on verso. Weizmann was in instructor at Manchester. He signs again on verso, along with 37 other important signatures, including: ERNEST RUTHERFORD (1871-1937), British Nobel Prize recipient in Chemistry, Sir ROBERT ROBINSON (1886-1971), Nobel recipient in chemistry, WALTER NORMAN HAWORTH (1883-1950), Nobel recipient in chemistry, and Sir HENRY PERKIN (1838-1912), and more. Slight weakness at fold, else very good condition. A nice association piece. $500 - 700