Lot 206
"Etzbe'oni" ("Tom Thumb") – Children's Booklet – Warsaw, 1920s – Color Illustrations
Etzbe'oni ["Tom Thumb"], translated by Moshe Ben-Eliezer. First booklet in the series "Za'azu'im" ["Toys"]. Warsaw: "Safrus, " [1920s].
Small book for children, published by "Safrus" (est. 1924), with color illustrations. Story of the tiny little boy Tom Thumb and his adventures, according to the version by the Brothers Grimm. "Tom Thumb" was a familiar character in the children's literature and folklore of many cultures, and popular versions of his story appeared in a host of languages, including English, German and French. The character was also pervasive in Jewish culture – in Yiddish as well as Hebrew – and adaptations of the story were created by both Hayim Nahman Bialik and S.Y. Agnon.
Moshe Ben-Eliezer (Glembotski) (1882-1944), author and translator; regular contributor to both Hebrew and Yiddish newspapers and journals, including such newspapers as "HaDor, " "HaZman, " "Der Yud, " "Haaretz, " and others. Lived in the United States for a number of years, and wrote about Jewish life there. Immigrated to Palestine in 1924, and passed away in Tel Aviv.
[6] ff. (including cover), 11.5 cm. Good condition. Inked stamp on first page. Mended spine; booklet re-sewn with thread.
