Lot 374
Ahad HaAm – "Al Parashat Derachim" – First Edition, With Author's Dedication
Al Parashat Derachim, selected essays which were published in periodicals and in various anthologies, composed by Ahad HaAm [Asher Ginsberg]. Edited and corrected by the author. Y.H. Ravnitzki publishing house, M.A. Beilinson printing press, 1895.
First edition of the important selection of essays composed by Ahad Ha'am, a fundamental book of the "Spiritual Zionism" movement founded by Ahad Ha'am.
On the first title page, the shortened one, appears a dedication, handwritten by Ahad Ha'am: "to his friend in our literary work, Dr. David Neumark, a remembrance gift from the author". Prof. David Neumark (1866-1924) – philosopher, scholar of Jewish philosophy and Zionist activist. Published his essays in "HaShilo'ach" founded and edited by Achad Ha'am. [1], XVI, 298, [2] pp, 20 cm. Overall good condition. Ex-library copy. Ink stamps. Original cover. Restored tears to front cover. New binding.
From the collection of Arnie Druck.
