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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
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“Pursuer of righteousness and benevolence shall be granted life, righteousness and honor”. Single leaf printed in gilded ink, with illustrations of the Holy Sites, the Sephardic synagogue in Jerusalem and the cities Nablus and Jericho. [Not dated, name of printer not mentioned].
Members of the Estreich-Galicia Kollels in the Four Holy Cities added handwritten greetings for Rosh HaShana, to Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Level from Vienna who contributed to the Kollels, as well as an expression of hope that he will continue to donate in the future.
Signatures and stamps: Rabbi Menachem Mendel Ravin and Rabbi Natan Cahana Shapira, Jerusalem.
50.5X40 cm. Poor condition. Large hole, missing. Dry and fragile paper. Tears and folding marks
Members of the Estreich-Galicia Kollels in the Four Holy Cities added handwritten greetings for Rosh HaShana, to Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Level from Vienna who contributed to the Kollels, as well as an expression of hope that he will continue to donate in the future.
Signatures and stamps: Rabbi Menachem Mendel Ravin and Rabbi Natan Cahana Shapira, Jerusalem.
50.5X40 cm. Poor condition. Large hole, missing. Dry and fragile paper. Tears and folding marks
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $900
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
111 different booklets: "Ginzei Yerushalayim", "Avnei Zikaron" and more, published by Pinchas Graiewski.
Pinchas Graiewski (Grajewski, 1873-1941), researcher and writer, born in Jerusalem. Collected historical documents, pictures, personal memories and biographies of figures and families of the old Yishuv, and published them in the periodical "Ginzei Yerushalayim" that he edited and published, and in many other publications.
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Pinchas Graiewski (Grajewski, 1873-1941), researcher and writer, born in Jerusalem. Collected historical documents, pictures, personal memories and biographies of figures and families of the old Yishuv, and published them in the periodical "Ginzei Yerushalayim" that he edited and published, and in many other publications.
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $800
Unsold
1. Chevra Machzirei Atara LeYoshna, including Kollel HaIvrim – proposal to establish a government authorized organization for the settlement of Eretz Israel, by Rabbi Akiva Yosef Shlezinger. Jerusalem, [1873]. (4 polemic pages appended at the end of the book are missing, as they are in the majority of the copies). S. HaLevi 188.
2. Sha’alu Shlom Yerushalayim Pamphlet – composition in defense of Jerusalem and its inhabitants, by Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Cahanov. Jerusalem, [1868]. Second edition. S. HaLevi 141.
3. Chibat Yerushalayim – concerning cities of Eretz Israel and grave sites. Rabbi Chaim Horowitz. [Lemberg? c. 1870 – replica and forgery of the Jerusalem 1844 edition, see S. HaLevi 23].
4. Letter of Rabbi Yisrael from Shklov to the Ten Lost Tribes from the year 1831, including Et Levakesh, a public appeal by rabbis of Jerusalem in support of the search after the Ten Lost Tribes. Jerusalem, [1899]. [Printed without title page – see attached material].
5. Kdushat HaAretz – sayings of Chazal [Sages] in praise of Eretz Israel, Rabbi Moshe Waterman. Jerusalem, [1885]. (5 pages missing and replaced with photocopies). S. HaLevi 527.
6. Sixth Millennium Calendar – by Rabbi Shraga Feivel of Horodna (Grodno). Jerusalem, [1867]. Beck Printing. [Title page partially missing]. S. HaLevi 131.
7. Maginei Eretz Israel – approbations and letters from rabbis of the generation regarding monetary donations. Jerusalem, [1904].
8-9. Sefer Yatzev Gvulot, “first notebook”, bound together with: Sefer Mishpat Tzedek – regulations and approbations of rabbis to preserve the donations of the charity fund of Rabbi Meir Ba’al Hanes in Tiberias, by Rabbi Chaim Elchadif. [Jerusalem?], [1904]. Oriental handwritten inscription.
10. Kvod Melachim – verdict regarding the burning of garments at the Hillula [celebration] of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, by Rabbi Shmuel Heller [Rabbi of Safed]. Jerusalem, [1914].
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Sha’alu Shlom Yerushalayim Pamphlet – composition in defense of Jerusalem and its inhabitants, by Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Cahanov. Jerusalem, [1868]. Second edition. S. HaLevi 141.
3. Chibat Yerushalayim – concerning cities of Eretz Israel and grave sites. Rabbi Chaim Horowitz. [Lemberg? c. 1870 – replica and forgery of the Jerusalem 1844 edition, see S. HaLevi 23].
4. Letter of Rabbi Yisrael from Shklov to the Ten Lost Tribes from the year 1831, including Et Levakesh, a public appeal by rabbis of Jerusalem in support of the search after the Ten Lost Tribes. Jerusalem, [1899]. [Printed without title page – see attached material].
5. Kdushat HaAretz – sayings of Chazal [Sages] in praise of Eretz Israel, Rabbi Moshe Waterman. Jerusalem, [1885]. (5 pages missing and replaced with photocopies). S. HaLevi 527.
6. Sixth Millennium Calendar – by Rabbi Shraga Feivel of Horodna (Grodno). Jerusalem, [1867]. Beck Printing. [Title page partially missing]. S. HaLevi 131.
7. Maginei Eretz Israel – approbations and letters from rabbis of the generation regarding monetary donations. Jerusalem, [1904].
8-9. Sefer Yatzev Gvulot, “first notebook”, bound together with: Sefer Mishpat Tzedek – regulations and approbations of rabbis to preserve the donations of the charity fund of Rabbi Meir Ba’al Hanes in Tiberias, by Rabbi Chaim Elchadif. [Jerusalem?], [1904]. Oriental handwritten inscription.
10. Kvod Melachim – verdict regarding the burning of garments at the Hillula [celebration] of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, by Rabbi Shmuel Heller [Rabbi of Safed]. Jerusalem, [1914].
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
Impressive collection of Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz's books, among the first editions which were printed in Jerusalem.
1-4. Divrei Yosef, by Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz, Halachah and astronomy pertaining to Eretz Israel. Jerusalem, (1843). Woodcut upon first title page of book.
Bound together with the book Tvu’ot Ha’aretz (which is the second section of Divrei Yosef) and with the books Totzot Ha’aretz and Ma’aseh Ha’aretz. Scientific and Halachic enquiry of the land of Israel. Jerusalem, 1845.
[8], 70, [6] leaves; [2] 156, [3] leaves; 52 leaves (five title pages). 15 cm. Very good condition. Cardboard binding with leather spine. Ex-Libris of David Yellin. Ancient owner signatures in Sephardic and Ashkenazi handwriting. (The young Shlomo Chazan, “Rabbi Shabtai Shimshon HaLevi from Brisk Lithuania”, “to the master Refael Aharon HaLevi”).
5. Divrei Yosef (Third and Fourth Sections), Jerusalem, (1861).
"Including Pri Tvu’a, Pardes, responsa, explanations and various matters of wisdom which people of all levels can benefit from". Corrections and additions to the book Tvu’ot Ha’aretz which was published in 1845. Illustrations on page 7.
[7], 247, [1] leaf. 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Worn and detached pages. Original worn binding.
6. Divrei Yosef (Third and Fourth Sections – Beginning of Second Section). Responsum. Jerusalem, 1862
[4], 170, [1] leaf. 15 cm. Very good condition. Cardboard binding with leather spine.
The Kabbalist rabbi and researcher, Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz , was born in Germany in 1805, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1833, and passed away in 1865. Until this very day his books are fundamental for discussions in matters of the Holy Land, both in the Halachic and scientific-historical realms.
Rare collection. S. HaLevi: 17, 31, 58, 62.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
1-4. Divrei Yosef, by Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz, Halachah and astronomy pertaining to Eretz Israel. Jerusalem, (1843). Woodcut upon first title page of book.
Bound together with the book Tvu’ot Ha’aretz (which is the second section of Divrei Yosef) and with the books Totzot Ha’aretz and Ma’aseh Ha’aretz. Scientific and Halachic enquiry of the land of Israel. Jerusalem, 1845.
[8], 70, [6] leaves; [2] 156, [3] leaves; 52 leaves (five title pages). 15 cm. Very good condition. Cardboard binding with leather spine. Ex-Libris of David Yellin. Ancient owner signatures in Sephardic and Ashkenazi handwriting. (The young Shlomo Chazan, “Rabbi Shabtai Shimshon HaLevi from Brisk Lithuania”, “to the master Refael Aharon HaLevi”).
5. Divrei Yosef (Third and Fourth Sections), Jerusalem, (1861).
"Including Pri Tvu’a, Pardes, responsa, explanations and various matters of wisdom which people of all levels can benefit from". Corrections and additions to the book Tvu’ot Ha’aretz which was published in 1845. Illustrations on page 7.
[7], 247, [1] leaf. 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Worn and detached pages. Original worn binding.
6. Divrei Yosef (Third and Fourth Sections – Beginning of Second Section). Responsum. Jerusalem, 1862
[4], 170, [1] leaf. 15 cm. Very good condition. Cardboard binding with leather spine.
The Kabbalist rabbi and researcher, Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz , was born in Germany in 1805, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1833, and passed away in 1865. Until this very day his books are fundamental for discussions in matters of the Holy Land, both in the Halachic and scientific-historical realms.
Rare collection. S. HaLevi: 17, 31, 58, 62.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $800
Unsold
Das Heilige Land [The Holy Land], German translation of the book Tvu’ot Ha’aretz, research pertaining to the Land of Israel, by Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz. Frankfurt am Main, 1852.
A portrait illustration of Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz appears facing the title page. A folding plate with an illustration of the landscape of the Old City appears at the end of the book in lithographic print.
For additional information about Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz, see previous item,
XIX, 452, 20 pages. 21.5 cm. Size of plate: 32.5X21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and stained leaves.
A portrait illustration of Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz appears facing the title page. A folding plate with an illustration of the landscape of the Old City appears at the end of the book in lithographic print.
For additional information about Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz, see previous item,
XIX, 452, 20 pages. 21.5 cm. Size of plate: 32.5X21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and stained leaves.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
Including buyer's premium
Sha’ar Ha-Shamayim on Nature, Astronomy and Theology. “Beautifully printed with new letters, here in Jerusalem”. [Print location forged. The book was apparently printed in Lemberg c. 1870]. Title page shows drawing of the Temple site.
[48] leaves. 21 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, tears on the title page, undamaged text. Rebound.
The forged caption “Printed in Jerusalem” doesn’t appear on all copies – see Bibliography Institute CD, record 0301300.
[48] leaves. 21 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, tears on the title page, undamaged text. Rebound.
The forged caption “Printed in Jerusalem” doesn’t appear on all copies – see Bibliography Institute CD, record 0301300.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $325
Including buyer's premium
Edut Be-Yehosef, on the miracles Hashem performed for the Jews in 1762, by Rabbi Yosef Sofer of Safed. [Frankfurt a. d. Oder], [1763]. First edition.
A description of Rabbi Yosef Sofer’s journeys in the Land of Israel, his life there, the holy sites and the earthquake which shook Safed and Galilee in 1762.
Rabbi Yosef Sofer emigrated to Eretz Israel in 1760 and passed away in Peki'in. His book is one of the historical references for the study of the Land of Israel through the 18th century and was printed in several editions, some of which are scientific.
[8] leaves, 15 cm. Good condition. Printed on greenish paper. Stains and tears on the last leaves’ edges. Caption on the last leaf’s margin. Rebound.
A description of Rabbi Yosef Sofer’s journeys in the Land of Israel, his life there, the holy sites and the earthquake which shook Safed and Galilee in 1762.
Rabbi Yosef Sofer emigrated to Eretz Israel in 1760 and passed away in Peki'in. His book is one of the historical references for the study of the Land of Israel through the 18th century and was printed in several editions, some of which are scientific.
[8] leaves, 15 cm. Good condition. Printed on greenish paper. Stains and tears on the last leaves’ edges. Caption on the last leaf’s margin. Rebound.
Category
Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $300
Including buyer's premium
1. Shivchei Yerushalayim – locations of graves of the righteous, their biography and prayers recited when visiting the graves, by Rabbi Ya’akov Baruch. Livorno, [1785]. First edition. Signature of Rabbi “Achim” [Rabbi Avraham Chai Musafi – for additional information related to him see item 425]. Handwritten ownership notations by Rabbi Yitzchak Badhav [wise and famous Jerusalemite collector] as well as a gloss signed by him “Until here I have copied from the manuscript, Yitzchak Badhav” [part of the material printed in the book was in manuscript in Badhav's collection, see attached material].
2. Yechus HaAvot – description of graves of the patriarchs and prophets in Eretz Israel and abroad, including a translation into Yiddish. Vilna, [1856]. Stamps and ownership notations of Rabbi "Avraham Droshkowitz, Mashgiach of the Volozhin Yeshiva", as well as stamps of the Volozhin Yeshiva.
3. Hillula Raba DeTzadika – prayers for Lag Ba’omer and for the 7th of Adar, including dates of death anniversaries of the righteous, learning and prayers recited when visiting graves. Lvov, 1863. (First title page missing and only second title page appears in which the location of print cited: "Safed", is forged.
4. Hillula Rabba DeTzadika and Yohr Tzeiten [death anniversaries] of the righteous. [Lvov], [1863].
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Yechus HaAvot – description of graves of the patriarchs and prophets in Eretz Israel and abroad, including a translation into Yiddish. Vilna, [1856]. Stamps and ownership notations of Rabbi "Avraham Droshkowitz, Mashgiach of the Volozhin Yeshiva", as well as stamps of the Volozhin Yeshiva.
3. Hillula Raba DeTzadika – prayers for Lag Ba’omer and for the 7th of Adar, including dates of death anniversaries of the righteous, learning and prayers recited when visiting graves. Lvov, 1863. (First title page missing and only second title page appears in which the location of print cited: "Safed", is forged.
4. Hillula Rabba DeTzadika and Yohr Tzeiten [death anniversaries] of the righteous. [Lvov], [1863].
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $100
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1. Ha'Chinuch, a pedagogical paper for teachers and parents, third booklet. Jaffa, 1911.
2. Article Ha'Dibur Ha'Ivri, according to the Sages, by Rabbi Yonah Dov Blumberg. Jaffa, 1914. [Ink-stamp of Rabbi "Israel Sussel Dvorets"].
3. Sefer Bnei Asher, research concerning various matters, by Rabbi Ya'akov Goldman. Jaffa, 1924.
Size and condition varies.
2. Article Ha'Dibur Ha'Ivri, according to the Sages, by Rabbi Yonah Dov Blumberg. Jaffa, 1914. [Ink-stamp of Rabbi "Israel Sussel Dvorets"].
3. Sefer Bnei Asher, research concerning various matters, by Rabbi Ya'akov Goldman. Jaffa, 1924.
Size and condition varies.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $213
Including buyer's premium
Two sets of Tehilim as customary in Sefard communities, Vienna, 1934, divided into thin volumes, 10 volumes in each set.
On the vorsatz leaves of all the volumes, there is a dedication for the elevation of the soul of a deceased woman from the Gabay family, year 1937.
Volumes 10 and 20 end with the “Yehi Ratzon” prayer to be recited after reading Tehilim, a prayer for the sick, Seder Pidyon Nefesh, a prayer to be recited over holy gravesites and relatives’ tombstones, and more.
20 numbered volumes, 12.5 cm, come in a tin box. Good condition. Slightly worn binding edges and box.
On the vorsatz leaves of all the volumes, there is a dedication for the elevation of the soul of a deceased woman from the Gabay family, year 1937.
Volumes 10 and 20 end with the “Yehi Ratzon” prayer to be recited after reading Tehilim, a prayer for the sick, Seder Pidyon Nefesh, a prayer to be recited over holy gravesites and relatives’ tombstones, and more.
20 numbered volumes, 12.5 cm, come in a tin box. Good condition. Slightly worn binding edges and box.
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Books printed in Austria
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Beit Talmud, “Periodical on the Jewish Wisdom of the Scriptures, Mishna and Talmudic Interpretations, on Halachot, Hagadot and the Chronicles of the Jewish People and their Sages”, published monthly, edited by Izik Hirsch Weiss and Rabbi Meir Ish Shalom, teachers in the Beit Midrash of Wien. Wien, [1881-1885].
Researches on the Chronicles of the Jewish People and their Literature, Talmudic Rules, Talmudic commentaries and Midrashim, researches on the scriptures, scriptures grammar, Mishna and more. [Full title version from the cover’s title page enclosed to the beginning of the third volume].
About the editor: Izik Hirsh Weiss was among the leaders of the Maskilim in his generation, see item 545.
396, 24; 396; 384; 384 pages. 20.5 cm. Sheets are in good condition, varying from volume to volume, fragile paper.
Inscriptions and ink-stamps.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Researches on the Chronicles of the Jewish People and their Literature, Talmudic Rules, Talmudic commentaries and Midrashim, researches on the scriptures, scriptures grammar, Mishna and more. [Full title version from the cover’s title page enclosed to the beginning of the third volume].
About the editor: Izik Hirsh Weiss was among the leaders of the Maskilim in his generation, see item 545.
396, 24; 396; 384; 384 pages. 20.5 cm. Sheets are in good condition, varying from volume to volume, fragile paper.
Inscriptions and ink-stamps.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Austria
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Sefer HaMatzref, comments and enquiries in question and answer format, on Mikrah [Bible], Halachah, Aggadah, religion and wisdom, on rules of the Hebrew language and the Aramaic language. By Rabbi Moshe Konitz of Ofen. Part 1: Vienna, (1820). Part 2: Prague, 1857. With author's portrait.
In first volume handwritten signature of the author Rabbi “Shlomo Konitz and stamp of "Dr. Ad. Jellinek, Prediger In Wien" [Dr. Adolph Aharon Yelinek, 1821-1893].
The author, Rabbi Moshe Konitz (1834-1839). Rabbi in Ofen and Budapest, disciple of the Noda BiYehuda and Maharam Mintz. He was a controversial figure, being both a Rabbi great in Torah knowledge as well as an Enlightenist proficient in secular studies.
Part 1: [2], 93, [1] page. 24 cm. Very good condition. Original leather binding, repaired.
Part 2: Portrait, 94, [2] pages. 24 cm. Good condition, few stains and detached leaves. Original binding, somewhat worn.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
In first volume handwritten signature of the author Rabbi “Shlomo Konitz and stamp of "Dr. Ad. Jellinek, Prediger In Wien" [Dr. Adolph Aharon Yelinek, 1821-1893].
The author, Rabbi Moshe Konitz (1834-1839). Rabbi in Ofen and Budapest, disciple of the Noda BiYehuda and Maharam Mintz. He was a controversial figure, being both a Rabbi great in Torah knowledge as well as an Enlightenist proficient in secular studies.
Part 1: [2], 93, [1] page. 24 cm. Very good condition. Original leather binding, repaired.
Part 2: Portrait, 94, [2] pages. 24 cm. Good condition, few stains and detached leaves. Original binding, somewhat worn.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Austria
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