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Logos illustrated by Uriel Kahana, sketches for logos, letters from Avigdor Hameiri to Uriel Kahana and sample-leaves handwritten by Avigdor Hameiri. Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem, 1925.
These graphic works were created by Kahana following his immigration to Palestine and prior to his departure for architectural studies in Rome, Prague and London.
1-2. Two logos for "HaKtav" publishing house, for volumes of "Collected Works by Avigdor Hameiri" published in 1925-1930. Kahana created both logos in a modernist style, as far as typography is concerned as well as the illustration of the scroll - integrating both and designing them in geometric lines. Both logos are signed in initials "A.K.".
Approx. 10.5X9 cm. Several cut pieces. Mounted on cardboard; 10.5X14 cm. Good condition. Mounted on cardboard.
3-6. Four leaves with sketches in pencil and ink for a logo for "HaKtav" publishing house and title of "Collected Works by Avigdor Hameiri" (several are two-sided, with illustrations on the back).
Size varies. Good overall condition.
7-8. Two autograph letters from Avigdor Hameiri to Uriel Kahana, with instructions for the design of a logo for "HaKtav" publishing house and the titles of "Collected Works by Avigdor Hameiri". Among Hameiri's guidelines: "words will be 'Heavy weight' and so will the illustration", and: "do not forget that Stiebel publishing house is not very 'modern', and so: maximum seriousness". At the end of one of the letters Hameiri writes "I advise you to always consult your father regarding writing, punctuation and so on".
[2] leaves, approx. 23 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and some stains.
9-16. Eight pages handwritten by Hameiri, with examples for the title pages of the book, the titles, dedication, etc.
Size varies, fair-good condition. Torn out leaves and stains.
Enclosed: two postal envelopes in which Hameiri sent his letters and instructions.
Provenance: Collection of Ben Zion Kahana.