Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $350
Including buyer's premium
1. A printed letter signed by Pappenheim, to Charlotte Landau, the 1930's. A response to Ms. Landau's suggestion to initiate fundraising by the Jewish Women's Society in Germany for the benefit of the war against tuberculosis in Jewish women. The letter was sent from a hostel for Jewish women in distress.
[1] Leaf, 28 cm. Fair-good condition.
2. Printed letter by Pappenheim, March 21, 1932. Response to Ms. Landau's suggestion regarding the campaign to hire Jewish instead of German household helpers in Jewish homes. At this time a Nazi law prohibited this.
2 leaves, 29 cm. Fair-good condition.
Bertha Pappenheim (1859-1936) – socially activist. Established an institute for Jewish orphan girls that she managed for 12 years. In 1904, Pappenheim established the Jewish Women's League. She opened a worldwide campaign against prostitution. Her social work was done with much devotion, and she was a pioneer in her field in Germany. In addition, she wrote stories, composed prayers and publicized a play that showed the role of women that were taken advantage of by men.
[1] Leaf, 28 cm. Fair-good condition.
2. Printed letter by Pappenheim, March 21, 1932. Response to Ms. Landau's suggestion regarding the campaign to hire Jewish instead of German household helpers in Jewish homes. At this time a Nazi law prohibited this.
2 leaves, 29 cm. Fair-good condition.
Bertha Pappenheim (1859-1936) – socially activist. Established an institute for Jewish orphan girls that she managed for 12 years. In 1904, Pappenheim established the Jewish Women's League. She opened a worldwide campaign against prostitution. Her social work was done with much devotion, and she was a pioneer in her field in Germany. In addition, she wrote stories, composed prayers and publicized a play that showed the role of women that were taken advantage of by men.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
Including buyer's premium
Professor Abraham Berliner, handwritten letter, addressed to his nephew. Berlin (Polish Jews’ main street in Berlin), 1901.
The body of the letter includes a rhymed poem based on Psalms verses translated into German. Through the poem, Berliner blesses his nephew and wishes him health and satisfaction with his wife and children.
Professor Berliner (1833-1915), German theologian and historian, taught and authored numerous books and essays. Researched the Culture and History of the Jews during the Middle Age, as well as the history of poets and the research of bibliography. Published a critical edition of the Rashi commentary on the Torah.
[1] written page, 22 cm. Fair condition. Folding marks, light tears and stains.
The body of the letter includes a rhymed poem based on Psalms verses translated into German. Through the poem, Berliner blesses his nephew and wishes him health and satisfaction with his wife and children.
Professor Berliner (1833-1915), German theologian and historian, taught and authored numerous books and essays. Researched the Culture and History of the Jews during the Middle Age, as well as the history of poets and the research of bibliography. Published a critical edition of the Rashi commentary on the Torah.
[1] written page, 22 cm. Fair condition. Folding marks, light tears and stains.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $325
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Ani Maamin, A Song Lost and Found Again, by Eli Wiesel. New York, 1973.
Before the title page, there is a handwritten dedication by Eli Wiesel, author of the book, addressed to Dr. Ephraim Katzir, President of Israel: “To Dr. Ephraim Katzir, President of the State of Israel. With blessings and deepest regards”.
Comes with a note written by Katzir about receiving the book and a thank you letter draft for Eli Wiesel.
111 pages. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stained binding cover. President Cabinet stamp.
Before the title page, there is a handwritten dedication by Eli Wiesel, author of the book, addressed to Dr. Ephraim Katzir, President of Israel: “To Dr. Ephraim Katzir, President of the State of Israel. With blessings and deepest regards”.
Comes with a note written by Katzir about receiving the book and a thank you letter draft for Eli Wiesel.
111 pages. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stained binding cover. President Cabinet stamp.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Gershom Scholem, handwritten letter with signature addressed to the publisher Mordechai Newman (M. Newman Publishing Ltd.), Jerusalem, 1967.
Topic of the letter: Mass publicity written by Gershom Scholem in his book; Scholem writes: “My name is not Gershom Gerard Scholem but just Gershom Scholem. A foreign name, which did not appear anywhere originally, has been added to me!! I do mind that!”.
21 cm. Good condition.
Topic of the letter: Mass publicity written by Gershom Scholem in his book; Scholem writes: “My name is not Gershom Gerard Scholem but just Gershom Scholem. A foreign name, which did not appear anywhere originally, has been added to me!! I do mind that!”.
21 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
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Martin Buber, handwritten letter on a postcard. Heppenheim, Germany, 2.12.1930.
The letter includes Buber’s reply to Dr. Josef Prager, about Franz’s [Rosenzweig?] manuscripts. German.
15 cm. Very good condition, posted.
The letter includes Buber’s reply to Dr. Josef Prager, about Franz’s [Rosenzweig?] manuscripts. German.
15 cm. Very good condition, posted.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $300
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Uri Zvi Grinberg, handwritten and signed letter. Addressed to his friend and publisher Mordechai Newman. (1945).
“My dear friend, I am currently not making any decisions regarding the publishing of my writings…”.
13 legible handwritten lines, on official letter paper.
“My dear friend, I am currently not making any decisions regarding the publishing of my writings…”.
13 legible handwritten lines, on official letter paper.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $150
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David Avidan introduces “Abstract Theater”. “Ah'shav” publishing, Jerusalem, 1965.
There is a laconic handwritten dedication by Avidan on the title page, to his brother – Nadiv Avidan: “To Nadiv, D.”.
238, [2] pages, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Slightly damaged binding.
There is a laconic handwritten dedication by Avidan on the title page, to his brother – Nadiv Avidan: “To Nadiv, D.”.
238, [2] pages, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Slightly damaged binding.
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![Moshe Montifiore, hand signed letter and envelope. Ramsgate (England), [1879].
Thank you letter to the author of “Lua’h Israe](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale11-public/246.jpg "Moshe Montefiore – Signed Letter and Envelope")
Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Moshe Montifiore, hand signed letter and envelope. Ramsgate (England), [1879].
Thank you letter to the author of “Lua’h Israel”, who had sent him a copy of his book. Montefiore added 2 Pound Sterling to the letter as a token of his gratitude. The body of the letter was not handwritten by Montefiore. Montefiore’s hand signature appears in Hebrew and English at the end of the letter. The envelope is enclosed and includes the recipient’s address (in Zhitomir) as well as Montefiore’s English signature.
Letter 12X20 cm, good condition, folding marks; envelope 9X14 cm, stamp is torn out, few stains, wrinkles. Come in a fine 38X48 cm. frame.
Thank you letter to the author of “Lua’h Israel”, who had sent him a copy of his book. Montefiore added 2 Pound Sterling to the letter as a token of his gratitude. The body of the letter was not handwritten by Montefiore. Montefiore’s hand signature appears in Hebrew and English at the end of the letter. The envelope is enclosed and includes the recipient’s address (in Zhitomir) as well as Montefiore’s English signature.
Letter 12X20 cm, good condition, folding marks; envelope 9X14 cm, stamp is torn out, few stains, wrinkles. Come in a fine 38X48 cm. frame.
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![Rbbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook, 2 letters bearing his signature.
1. [English] letter confirming that Yitzchak Mirkin is i](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale11-public/247.jpg "Rabbi Kook – Two Letters")
Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Rbbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook, 2 letters bearing his signature.
1. [English] letter confirming that Yitzchak Mirkin is in fact a Rabbi. Jerusalem, 1924. Rabbi Kook’s English signature appears on that letter. The authenticity of Rabbi Kook’s signature is attested by a signed confirmation in the letter’s margins from American Consul in Palestine Oscar S. Heizer.
2. Letter to the Jewish Agency, hand signed and stamped [by Rabbi Kook]. Jerusalem, 1935.
28 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, filing holes.
1. [English] letter confirming that Yitzchak Mirkin is in fact a Rabbi. Jerusalem, 1924. Rabbi Kook’s English signature appears on that letter. The authenticity of Rabbi Kook’s signature is attested by a signed confirmation in the letter’s margins from American Consul in Palestine Oscar S. Heizer.
2. Letter to the Jewish Agency, hand signed and stamped [by Rabbi Kook]. Jerusalem, 1935.
28 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, filing holes.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $475
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A collection of paper items carrying Rabbi Menachem Mendel Kasher’s handwriting. He authored the “Torah Shelema”. [Jerusalem and New York].
The collection includes: a remark and innovative commentaries notebook on Maimonides (The Seven Noah Laws), single leaves with Torah innovative commentaries, various drafts, a letter draft written on Rabbi Kasher’s formal letter paper (Jerusalem, 1935), and papers bearing the symbol of the “Torah Shelema” project.
Notebook, about 64 written pages + 18 leaves. Good condition. Varying size.
The collection includes: a remark and innovative commentaries notebook on Maimonides (The Seven Noah Laws), single leaves with Torah innovative commentaries, various drafts, a letter draft written on Rabbi Kasher’s formal letter paper (Jerusalem, 1935), and papers bearing the symbol of the “Torah Shelema” project.
Notebook, about 64 written pages + 18 leaves. Good condition. Varying size.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
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Sir Basil Liddell Hart, two letters bearing his signature, addressed to Amikam Gurewitz. England, 1966-1967.
Sir Basil Henry Liddell Hart (1895-1970), famous British military strategist and historian, sent those letters to Amikam Gurewitz, Palmach member, journalist and owner of a publishing house as a response to Gurewitz’s request to write a foreword to Israel Bar’s last book. Israel Bar was a military historian who had been convicted as a spy and died in his cell. (The book was published in Hebrew by Amikam Gurewitz Publishing).
[2] Typewritten letters on air letter paper. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Filing holes.
Sir Basil Henry Liddell Hart (1895-1970), famous British military strategist and historian, sent those letters to Amikam Gurewitz, Palmach member, journalist and owner of a publishing house as a response to Gurewitz’s request to write a foreword to Israel Bar’s last book. Israel Bar was a military historian who had been convicted as a spy and died in his cell. (The book was published in Hebrew by Amikam Gurewitz Publishing).
[2] Typewritten letters on air letter paper. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Filing holes.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $200
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250. Poem Notebook that Belonged to a Soldier of the Jewish Brigade, 1940’s
Handwritten poem notebook, by M. Sinai, soldier of the Jewish Brigade. [1943-1945].
About 40 poems in Sinai’s handwriting; newspaper clip with a piece of his writing that was published in the “La-Chayal” newspaper (June 1945); a letter from the “La-Chayal” editorial staff (May 1945).
The poems were written at various sites – Atlit, Latrun, Zikhron Ya'akov, Burg El Arab and additional places. The poems are about the Brigade’s daily life, the Land and People of Israel, the pioneering spirit and more.
[51] Leaves, 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Foxing, few loose-detached leaves.
Handwritten poem notebook, by M. Sinai, soldier of the Jewish Brigade. [1943-1945].
About 40 poems in Sinai’s handwriting; newspaper clip with a piece of his writing that was published in the “La-Chayal” newspaper (June 1945); a letter from the “La-Chayal” editorial staff (May 1945).
The poems were written at various sites – Atlit, Latrun, Zikhron Ya'akov, Burg El Arab and additional places. The poems are about the Brigade’s daily life, the Land and People of Israel, the pioneering spirit and more.
[51] Leaves, 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Foxing, few loose-detached leaves.
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