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![Yehuda Leib Levin (YAHALEL), a letter to Shaul Pinchas Rabinovitch (SHEFER), no location or date. [Belarus, 1880s].
A long le](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/357.jpg "Yehuda Leib Levin – letter to Shaul Pinchas Rabinovitch")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Yehuda Leib Levin (YAHALEL), a letter to Shaul Pinchas Rabinovitch (SHEFER), no location or date. [Belarus, 1880s].
A long letter, concerning mainly the status of Jews in Belarus under the rule of Czar Alexander III, when rights of Jews have been limited and their political status deteriorated, during the period following the murder of Czar Alexander II and "Sufot BaNegev" pogroms.
Yehuda Leib Levine (YAHALEL 1844-1925) – publicist, essayist, poet and Hebrew author, of the first members of "Chibat Zion". Shaul Pinchas Rabinovitch (SHEFER 1845-1910) – author and historian, of the first members of "Chovevei Zion". [1] leaf 26.5 cm, written on both sides of the leaf. Fair condition. Minor stains, folding-marks, tears and moisture-marks, with text omission.
A long letter, concerning mainly the status of Jews in Belarus under the rule of Czar Alexander III, when rights of Jews have been limited and their political status deteriorated, during the period following the murder of Czar Alexander II and "Sufot BaNegev" pogroms.
Yehuda Leib Levine (YAHALEL 1844-1925) – publicist, essayist, poet and Hebrew author, of the first members of "Chibat Zion". Shaul Pinchas Rabinovitch (SHEFER 1845-1910) – author and historian, of the first members of "Chovevei Zion". [1] leaf 26.5 cm, written on both sides of the leaf. Fair condition. Minor stains, folding-marks, tears and moisture-marks, with text omission.
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![S. Y. Agnon, handwritten letter, addressed to his brother in law, Moshe Marx. Jerusalem, [Adar / Nissan], [1925].
An interest](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/358.jpg "S. Y. Agnon – Handwritten Letter to Moshe Marx, 1925")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Sold for: $475
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S. Y. Agnon, handwritten letter, addressed to his brother in law, Moshe Marx. Jerusalem, [Adar / Nissan], [1925].
An interesting letter, in which Agnon announces that he sent a "small Tefilin bag" as a Bar Mitzvah gift for Marx's son, and to Marx himself he sent the book "Osseh Pele". Further in his letter Agnon mentions "rare" books which he acquired: "if I had the desire I could have bought quite some rare books since I am famous now amongst all the elders of Jerusalem and everybody is running after me"; and Agnon continues: "I am sitting and working every single day and thanks to the city of Jerusalem…I wrote some nice things which, unfortunately, I must publish in the ugly letters of our printers". Signed: "Yours, S.Y". At the end of the letter appears a list of "regards" to people. Moshe Marx (1885-1973) was a bibliographist and Jewish librarian, of Soncino Gesellschaft Society founders. His sister, Esther, was Agnon's wife. [1] leaf, 13.5X21 cm. Good condition. Folding-marks, minor stains.
An interesting letter, in which Agnon announces that he sent a "small Tefilin bag" as a Bar Mitzvah gift for Marx's son, and to Marx himself he sent the book "Osseh Pele". Further in his letter Agnon mentions "rare" books which he acquired: "if I had the desire I could have bought quite some rare books since I am famous now amongst all the elders of Jerusalem and everybody is running after me"; and Agnon continues: "I am sitting and working every single day and thanks to the city of Jerusalem…I wrote some nice things which, unfortunately, I must publish in the ugly letters of our printers". Signed: "Yours, S.Y". At the end of the letter appears a list of "regards" to people. Moshe Marx (1885-1973) was a bibliographist and Jewish librarian, of Soncino Gesellschaft Society founders. His sister, Esther, was Agnon's wife. [1] leaf, 13.5X21 cm. Good condition. Folding-marks, minor stains.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $180
Sold for: $275
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In the Heart of the Seas, a Story of a Journey to the Land of Israel by Shmuel Yosef Agnon, translated from Hebrew by I. M. Lask, with drawings by T. Herzl Rome. New-York: Schocken Books, 1947. English.
In the Hearts of the Seas by S.Y. Agnon. English translation by I.M. Lask. Illustrated by Herzl Rome. Printed in 300 copies. The book opens with a handwritten dedication by Agnon: "To my friend Siegfried Moses, S.Y. Agnon". Siegfried Moses (1887-1974), a Jewish lawyer, economist and Zionist activist in Germany, one of the senior managers of Schocken enterprises. When he made Aliya to Eretz Israel he served as the first State Comptroller. 122, [2] pp, 24 cm. Good condition. Minor tears and creases at margin of some of the leaves, tears to spine. In a cardboard case.
In the Hearts of the Seas by S.Y. Agnon. English translation by I.M. Lask. Illustrated by Herzl Rome. Printed in 300 copies. The book opens with a handwritten dedication by Agnon: "To my friend Siegfried Moses, S.Y. Agnon". Siegfried Moses (1887-1974), a Jewish lawyer, economist and Zionist activist in Germany, one of the senior managers of Schocken enterprises. When he made Aliya to Eretz Israel he served as the first State Comptroller. 122, [2] pp, 24 cm. Good condition. Minor tears and creases at margin of some of the leaves, tears to spine. In a cardboard case.
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![Chaim Nachman Bialik, handwritten letter, addressed to Ya'akov Cohen. Odessa, [ca.1904].
A letter to the poet Ya'akov Cohen,](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/360.jpg "Chaim Nachman Bialik – Letter to the Poet Ya'akov Cohen")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Chaim Nachman Bialik, handwritten letter, addressed to Ya'akov Cohen. Odessa, [ca.1904].
A letter to the poet Ya'akov Cohen, regarding the publication of his poems in the monthly "HaShiloach", edited by Bialik. "Send good things for future issues. In 4 months the 100th issue of "HaShiloach" will be published, a special festive issue. The young ones in Geneva distanced their hands from "HaShiloach". They became arrogant – but why? The devil knows. Narrow mindedness and nonsense are dancing in the middle". Written on official stationery of "HaShiloach" magazine in Odessa. [1] leaf, 21X27.5 cm. Good condition. Folding-marks, stains, filing-holes, minor tears at margin.
A letter to the poet Ya'akov Cohen, regarding the publication of his poems in the monthly "HaShiloach", edited by Bialik. "Send good things for future issues. In 4 months the 100th issue of "HaShiloach" will be published, a special festive issue. The young ones in Geneva distanced their hands from "HaShiloach". They became arrogant – but why? The devil knows. Narrow mindedness and nonsense are dancing in the middle". Written on official stationery of "HaShiloach" magazine in Odessa. [1] leaf, 21X27.5 cm. Good condition. Folding-marks, stains, filing-holes, minor tears at margin.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $563
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An official letter sent by members of the "Committee for Construction of a Memorial in Tel-Chai", headed by Chaim Nachman Bialik, concerning the construction of a memorial for Joseph Trumpeldor and the defenders of Tel-Chai. Tel-Aviv, February 6, 1934.
A printed letter, addressed to the Jewish National Council. In the letter the members of the "Committee for construction of a memorial for Tel-Chai casualties" express their opinion about the memorial in memory of Joseph Trumpeldor, created by Avraham Melnikov in Kefar gilady. "After checking the memorial from all sides and after discussing the subject, all the committee members reached unanimously the conclusion that generally speaking the statue meets the expectations". Finally the version of the writing on the memorial is proposed. "At first, in the first line, in large letters will appear the last sentence said by Trumpeldor before he died: 'Tov Lamut Be'ad Artzenu", followed, in smaller letters by the names of Tel-Chai defenders.". Signed by hand on the letter are Chaim Nachman Bialik and three additional members. [1] leaf typewritten, 22.5X29.5 cm. Good condition. Filing-holes, tears at margin of leaf, folding-marks.
A printed letter, addressed to the Jewish National Council. In the letter the members of the "Committee for construction of a memorial for Tel-Chai casualties" express their opinion about the memorial in memory of Joseph Trumpeldor, created by Avraham Melnikov in Kefar gilady. "After checking the memorial from all sides and after discussing the subject, all the committee members reached unanimously the conclusion that generally speaking the statue meets the expectations". Finally the version of the writing on the memorial is proposed. "At first, in the first line, in large letters will appear the last sentence said by Trumpeldor before he died: 'Tov Lamut Be'ad Artzenu", followed, in smaller letters by the names of Tel-Chai defenders.". Signed by hand on the letter are Chaim Nachman Bialik and three additional members. [1] leaf typewritten, 22.5X29.5 cm. Good condition. Filing-holes, tears at margin of leaf, folding-marks.
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![Eleven issues of the important literary periodical "HaMe'orer", edited by Joesph Haim Brenner. London, [1906-1907].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/362.jpg "\"HaMe'orer\" – Issues with Handwritten Comments by J.H. Brenner")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Eleven issues of the important literary periodical "HaMe'orer", edited by Joesph Haim Brenner. London, [1906-1907].
Five issues of the 1st year and issues 1-5, 7 of the 2nd year (bound out of order, no covers).
On the borders of two issues appear handwritten dedications by J.H. Brenner. In one dedication Brenner writes: "Please forgive the editing of the letter "Ashrecha" which was inadequate. It so happened that while under the printing press the letters and vowelizations were scattered due to carelessness and in order to avoid any delay in the publishing of the booklet----- please let me know when you have received the booklet and the brochures. Respectfully, J.H. Brenner". Volume 21.5 cm. Good condition. Ex-library copy. Missing leaf in one of the issues. Chopped borders and incomplete dedications.
Five issues of the 1st year and issues 1-5, 7 of the 2nd year (bound out of order, no covers).
On the borders of two issues appear handwritten dedications by J.H. Brenner. In one dedication Brenner writes: "Please forgive the editing of the letter "Ashrecha" which was inadequate. It so happened that while under the printing press the letters and vowelizations were scattered due to carelessness and in order to avoid any delay in the publishing of the booklet----- please let me know when you have received the booklet and the brochures. Respectfully, J.H. Brenner". Volume 21.5 cm. Good condition. Ex-library copy. Missing leaf in one of the issues. Chopped borders and incomplete dedications.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Sibir – Poem by Avraham Sutzkever, Hebrew translation by Sh. Shalom, illlustrations by Marc Chagall. Published by The Jewish Agency – Bialik Institute, Jerusalem, 1952.
Hebrew. On the second leaf appear signatures by Avraham Sutzkever and Marc Chagall. [23] leaves, 34 cm. Very good condition. Original paper-jacket, with tears at margin.
Hebrew. On the second leaf appear signatures by Avraham Sutzkever and Marc Chagall. [23] leaves, 34 cm. Very good condition. Original paper-jacket, with tears at margin.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Uri Zvi Greenberg, handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Frieda Zrubavel, 1966. Yiddish.
21.5 cm leaf, good condition, several stains. Original envelope enclosed.
21.5 cm leaf, good condition, several stains. Original envelope enclosed.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Vladimir (Ze'ev) Jabotinsky, translation into Russian of a poem by Zalman Shneur. Paris, 1928.
Typewritten translation, with handwritten corrections and additions by Ze'ev Jabotinsky. Dated: "Paris, dawn of Wednesday, April 4, 1928". [2] leaves, 28 cm. Fair-good condition. Filing holes, folding marks, tears at borders of leaves.
Typewritten translation, with handwritten corrections and additions by Ze'ev Jabotinsky. Dated: "Paris, dawn of Wednesday, April 4, 1928". [2] leaves, 28 cm. Fair-good condition. Filing holes, folding marks, tears at borders of leaves.
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![Якорь Антология Зарубежной Поэзии [Anchor. Poetry Anthology], edited by G.B. Admovich (Г. Б. Адамовичь) and M. L. Kantor (М.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/366.jpg "Russian Poetry Anthology – Dedication by the Jewish Poet David Knut")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Якорь Антология Зарубежной Поэзии [Anchor. Poetry Anthology], edited by G.B. Admovich (Г. Б. Адамовичь) and M. L. Kantor (М. Л. Кантор). Berlin: "Petropolis", 1936.
Anthology of poetry which includes works by Russian poets, amongst them: Ivan Bunin, Konstantin Belmont, Vladislav Khodasevich and many others. A short dedication appears at the opening of the book, handwritten by the Jewish-Russian poet David Knut (Meerovich). Knut (1900-1955) was born in the city of Orgeev in Bessarabia (present day Orchei, Moldova). When Bessarabia was annexed to Romania his family immigrated to Paris, where Knut was involved with writing and editing as well as with activity for the Jewish community. In the early 1940s Knut was one of the founders of the Armee Juive (the Jewish army), a Jewish-Zionist resistance movement in France. The goal of this movement was to fight the Nazis and establish a Jewish state in Palestine. Made Aliya to Eretz Israel with his wife in 1949. X, [6], 242 pp, 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Anthology of poetry which includes works by Russian poets, amongst them: Ivan Bunin, Konstantin Belmont, Vladislav Khodasevich and many others. A short dedication appears at the opening of the book, handwritten by the Jewish-Russian poet David Knut (Meerovich). Knut (1900-1955) was born in the city of Orgeev in Bessarabia (present day Orchei, Moldova). When Bessarabia was annexed to Romania his family immigrated to Paris, where Knut was involved with writing and editing as well as with activity for the Jewish community. In the early 1940s Knut was one of the founders of the Armee Juive (the Jewish army), a Jewish-Zionist resistance movement in France. The goal of this movement was to fight the Nazis and establish a Jewish state in Palestine. Made Aliya to Eretz Israel with his wife in 1949. X, [6], 242 pp, 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Three books with long dedications handwritten by the Yiddish poet and journalist Daniel Tcharni (1888-1959):
* Mishpacha-khronik (memoaren), ershter tayl, kinder-yorn 1888-1901. Vilnius: B. Klatzkin, 1927. *untervegs (lider). Berlin, 1929. *Barg aroyf (bletlech fun a lebn). Warsaw: "literarishe bleter", 1935. Sizes and conditions vary. Fair-good condition.
* Mishpacha-khronik (memoaren), ershter tayl, kinder-yorn 1888-1901. Vilnius: B. Klatzkin, 1927. *untervegs (lider). Berlin, 1929. *Barg aroyf (bletlech fun a lebn). Warsaw: "literarishe bleter", 1935. Sizes and conditions vary. Fair-good condition.
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!["Enenu Nesu'ot el HaShilton, Hazit HaMahar shel Tenuat HaShichrur", by Uriel Halperin [Yonathan Ratosh] / "Dav](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/368.jpg "\"Eineinu Nesu'ot el HaShilton\" – Booklet by Yonathan Ratosh and a Hand")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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"Enenu Nesu'ot el HaShilton, Hazit HaMahar shel Tenuat HaShichrur", by Uriel Halperin [Yonathan Ratosh] / "Davar Shelo Beito"? Letter by Prof. Dr. Joseph Klausner. Tel-Aviv: Z. Shif, [1938].
Booklet containing essays by Yonathan Ratosh, concerning the issues of action and thought of the Jewish National Movement, its goals and identity in general and vis-à-vis the British Rule in particular. Several corrections and additions handwritten by Ratosh. Attached is a letter handwritten by Ratosh (Halperin) dealing with the publication of his essays (sent from Paris in February 1938). Booklet [1], 61, [1] pp, 19 cm. Good condition. Letter [2] pp, 16.5 cm. Good condition.
Booklet containing essays by Yonathan Ratosh, concerning the issues of action and thought of the Jewish National Movement, its goals and identity in general and vis-à-vis the British Rule in particular. Several corrections and additions handwritten by Ratosh. Attached is a letter handwritten by Ratosh (Halperin) dealing with the publication of his essays (sent from Paris in February 1938). Booklet [1], 61, [1] pp, 19 cm. Good condition. Letter [2] pp, 16.5 cm. Good condition.
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