Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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![Two photos of "Sharey Zedek" hospital on Jaffa Road in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, [early 20th cent.].
Both photos are an](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/169.jpg "\"Sharey Zedek\" Hospital in Jerusalem – Two Photographs")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $150
Unsold
Two photos of "Sharey Zedek" hospital on Jaffa Road in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, [early 20th cent.].
Both photos are annotated in Hebrew and in English: * The hospital viewed from the street. 16X21 cm, mounted on cardboard 24X30 cm. Good condition. Tears and damages to cardboard, one of cardboard's corners is missing. * Entrance hall to the synagogue in the hospital building. 11.5X17.5 cm, mounted on cardboard 18X23 cm. Good condition. One of the cardboard's corners is missing.
The "Sharey Zedek" hospital building was inaugurated in 1902 and was considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Jerusalem.
Both photos are annotated in Hebrew and in English: * The hospital viewed from the street. 16X21 cm, mounted on cardboard 24X30 cm. Good condition. Tears and damages to cardboard, one of cardboard's corners is missing. * Entrance hall to the synagogue in the hospital building. 11.5X17.5 cm, mounted on cardboard 18X23 cm. Good condition. One of the cardboard's corners is missing.
The "Sharey Zedek" hospital building was inaugurated in 1902 and was considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Jerusalem.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
Including buyer's premium
Photo-album from a long visit / stay in Eretz Israel, 1930-1932.
The album was composed, probably, by a British soldier who stayed in Eretz Israel for a period of several years during his military service. More than 200 photos are contained in the album portraying visits / stay in the cities of Jaffa and Jerusalem and other sites in Eretz Israel (Haifa, Nazareth, the Jordan; archaeological sites, a train, Nabi Mussa festivities), amongst them numerous photos reflecting life in Eretz Israel during the 1930s (as well as photos from other countries). Several photos are in color. Sizes vary, 4X6.5 cm to 8.5X6 cm. Good condition. Album 35X27 cm, some detached leaves.
The album was composed, probably, by a British soldier who stayed in Eretz Israel for a period of several years during his military service. More than 200 photos are contained in the album portraying visits / stay in the cities of Jaffa and Jerusalem and other sites in Eretz Israel (Haifa, Nazareth, the Jordan; archaeological sites, a train, Nabi Mussa festivities), amongst them numerous photos reflecting life in Eretz Israel during the 1930s (as well as photos from other countries). Several photos are in color. Sizes vary, 4X6.5 cm to 8.5X6 cm. Good condition. Album 35X27 cm, some detached leaves.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $500
Unsold
Köpfe des Alltags, Unbekannte Menschen, Gesehen von Helmar Lerski, Berlin: Hermann Reckendorf, 1931, German. 1st edition.
80 portraits by Helmar Lerski, in his typical expressive style, with notable light and shade effects. Foreword by Curt Glaser. X, [2] pp + 80 photo-plates, 30 cm. Good condition. Minor stains, tears to binding.
80 portraits by Helmar Lerski, in his typical expressive style, with notable light and shade effects. Foreword by Curt Glaser. X, [2] pp + 80 photo-plates, 30 cm. Good condition. Minor stains, tears to binding.
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Photography
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $325
Including buyer's premium
Palestine Illustrated, Including References to Passages Illustrated in the Bible, the Talmud and the Koran, Frank Scholten. London, New-York,Toronto: Longmans, Green and Co., 1931.
Two volumes with professional photos of the city of Jaffa, its inhabitants, views, fruit and vegetation, animals, craftsmen and more, of all ethnic groups and religions. The first volume features 449 photos, and the second - 371 photos. Next to each photo appears a relevant citation from the Bible, Talmud or Koran. English. Printed in one thousand copies. Volume I: XXXVIII, 203 pp, Volume II: XXV, 169 pp. 28 cm. Good condition. Foxing-marks, minor damages to spine. Handwritten dedication.
Two volumes with professional photos of the city of Jaffa, its inhabitants, views, fruit and vegetation, animals, craftsmen and more, of all ethnic groups and religions. The first volume features 449 photos, and the second - 371 photos. Next to each photo appears a relevant citation from the Bible, Talmud or Koran. English. Printed in one thousand copies. Volume I: XXXVIII, 203 pp, Volume II: XXV, 169 pp. 28 cm. Good condition. Foxing-marks, minor damages to spine. Handwritten dedication.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $150
Sold for: $575
Including buyer's premium
Hundert deutsche Fliegerbilder aus Palästina, Ausgewählt und erläutert von D. Dr. D. Gustaf Dalman. Gütersloh, Germany, 1925. German.
One hundred aerial photos of Palestine. A research book, which includes a detailed explanation of each photo, prefaces and index of photos, taken from an archive in Bavaria. 158 pp, folded map 54X49 cm, 32.5 cm. Good condition. Tears at edges of paper jacket. Erased ink-stamps.
One hundred aerial photos of Palestine. A research book, which includes a detailed explanation of each photo, prefaces and index of photos, taken from an archive in Bavaria. 158 pp, folded map 54X49 cm, 32.5 cm. Good condition. Tears at edges of paper jacket. Erased ink-stamps.
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![Zepellin above Jerusalem, large photo. Jerusalem, [ca. 1931].
The German Zepellin "Graf Zepellin" was launched and](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/174.jpg "Photograph of a Zepellin above Jerusalem")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $180
Sold for: $225
Including buyer's premium
Zepellin above Jerusalem, large photo. Jerusalem, [ca. 1931].
The German Zepellin "Graf Zepellin" was launched and flew for the first time in 1928 for experimental and demonstration flights, to pave the way for passengers flights and regular air-mail flights. In 1928 the Zepellin flew to the USA and later visited Italy, Spain and Eretz Israel. The photo is mounted on cardboard; on its lower part appears a sticker of a Jerusalem photo studio: A. Jeheskely Photo Jerusalem. Photo 44X27 cm mounted on cardboard 64X40.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Significant tear at lower part and upper right corner of the photo. Damages. Tears and stains to cardboard.
The German Zepellin "Graf Zepellin" was launched and flew for the first time in 1928 for experimental and demonstration flights, to pave the way for passengers flights and regular air-mail flights. In 1928 the Zepellin flew to the USA and later visited Italy, Spain and Eretz Israel. The photo is mounted on cardboard; on its lower part appears a sticker of a Jerusalem photo studio: A. Jeheskely Photo Jerusalem. Photo 44X27 cm mounted on cardboard 64X40.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Significant tear at lower part and upper right corner of the photo. Damages. Tears and stains to cardboard.
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![Bethlehem. Panoramic photo in b/w. Jerusalem: Sions Verlag, [ca. 1923-1925].
Attached is a printed leaf – legend for identifi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/175.jpg "Bethlehem – Panorama")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
Including buyer's premium
Bethlehem. Panoramic photo in b/w. Jerusalem: Sions Verlag, [ca. 1923-1925].
Attached is a printed leaf – legend for identification of twenty five sites which appear in the photo (English, German, French and Spanish). 25X160 cm. Good condition. Detached cover.
Attached is a printed leaf – legend for identification of twenty five sites which appear in the photo (English, German, French and Spanish). 25X160 cm. Good condition. Detached cover.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $1,200
Unsold
~97 photos documenting the training activities of the Jewish company in the Chinese regiment of the Shanghai Volunteers Corps (SVC – Shanghai Volunteer Corps) during the second China-Japan war. [Mid 1930s to early 1940s]. The photos belonged to David Lubovitch Ozeriansky, a soldier in the company; including a portrait photo of Ozeriansky, wearing on his collar a pin of the SVC. Size varies, average: 6X8.5 cm.
~Two member-cards of the "Tsindau Jewish congregation" issued in 1944; one in the name of David Lubovitch Ozeriansky and the other in the name of Michael Lubovitch Ozeriansky. Worn covers.
~Four calling-cards of the Ozeriansky family of Shanghai: two of Michael Ozeriansky (Manager of purchasing Dept. of China Barium Chemical Works) of Shanghai. Written in English, Chinese and Russian; one of David, Manager of the Capitol Theatre in Shanghai, written in English and Chinese. An additional card is printed in Chinese only. Within a wallet with a family photo. Good condition.
~Two member-cards of the "Tsindau Jewish congregation" issued in 1944; one in the name of David Lubovitch Ozeriansky and the other in the name of Michael Lubovitch Ozeriansky. Worn covers.
~Four calling-cards of the Ozeriansky family of Shanghai: two of Michael Ozeriansky (Manager of purchasing Dept. of China Barium Chemical Works) of Shanghai. Written in English, Chinese and Russian; one of David, Manager of the Capitol Theatre in Shanghai, written in English and Chinese. An additional card is printed in Chinese only. Within a wallet with a family photo. Good condition.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
A scarce, early, metal and enamel pin with the Beitar "Kadima" emblem and four early Beitar Riga-related photographs. Riga, Latvia, [1920s].
The Beitar movement was founded in Riga, Latvia in 1923 by Ze'ev Jabotinsky. The items in this lot are from the first few years of the movement's existence in Riga. The lot includes: a postcard-sized group photo of Beitar Riga members holding a rifle and a sign with the movement's emblem – a seven-branched Menorah with the text "Kadima" (annotated on the reverse "Beitar Riga, grade 2, 1928"); a large group photograph (17.5X23.5 cm); two smaller photographs; a blue enamel pin with the same Beitar "Kadima" emblem as seen in the photograph (diameter 2 cm). Sizes and conditions of the photographs vary; the pin in very good condition.
The Beitar movement was founded in Riga, Latvia in 1923 by Ze'ev Jabotinsky. The items in this lot are from the first few years of the movement's existence in Riga. The lot includes: a postcard-sized group photo of Beitar Riga members holding a rifle and a sign with the movement's emblem – a seven-branched Menorah with the text "Kadima" (annotated on the reverse "Beitar Riga, grade 2, 1928"); a large group photograph (17.5X23.5 cm); two smaller photographs; a blue enamel pin with the same Beitar "Kadima" emblem as seen in the photograph (diameter 2 cm). Sizes and conditions of the photographs vary; the pin in very good condition.
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![Photo-album, training group "Hevra Bli Shem" of the Zionist movement. England [1939-1941].
Album portraying the act](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/178.jpg "Training (\"Hachshara\") Group – England, 1940")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $600
Unsold
Photo-album, training group "Hevra Bli Shem" of the Zionist movement. England [1939-1941].
Album portraying the activity of the group in Llandough Castle and in Great Engeham Farm: agriculture, taking care of animals, atmosphere (Hora dancing), etc. The group consisted of youngsters who fled Germany and found shelter in England; some of them, at the end, arrived in Kibbutz Ma'ayan Zvi (through Detention Camps in Cyprus). Some of the photos are ink stamped by the photographer Paul Henning. Illustrations appear on the album's leaves. Total of 62 photos + 24 detached photos, sizes vary, average size 9 X14.5 cm. Cloth album 27.5X37 cm, worn binding.
Album portraying the activity of the group in Llandough Castle and in Great Engeham Farm: agriculture, taking care of animals, atmosphere (Hora dancing), etc. The group consisted of youngsters who fled Germany and found shelter in England; some of them, at the end, arrived in Kibbutz Ma'ayan Zvi (through Detention Camps in Cyprus). Some of the photos are ink stamped by the photographer Paul Henning. Illustrations appear on the album's leaves. Total of 62 photos + 24 detached photos, sizes vary, average size 9 X14.5 cm. Cloth album 27.5X37 cm, worn binding.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $500
Unsold
A large and impressive photo-album, presented as a gift to Yitzchak Melamed when he retired after 25 years from his position as Director of the Public Works Department. Jerusalem,1944.
Yitzchak Melamed was born in Odessa in 1900. At the age of 11 he was sent to Eretz Israel, to study in Rosh Pina. Later, his mother and brother joined him. Continued his studies in Herzlia gymnasium. His family was exiled to Egypt during WW I (because of their Russian citizenship) where he studied in a French gymnasium and was granted a French matriculation certificate. Returned with his family in 1919 as a civil servant in the Mandate's government and was promoted to the highest position of a local Jewish civil servant – Director of the Public Works Department and deputy director of the treasury. In 1940 was decorated as M.B.E. – Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire on behalf of King George VI. Served as the Civil Service Commissioner and councellor to the Civil Service Commissioner. Died in Jerusalem in 1968.
Album includes: * Twenty photos of senior role holders in the Mandate Government and group photos of Public Works workers in various cities (Gaza, Nablus, Haifa, Jaffa, etc), engineers, architects and other colleagues. *Two professional photos from Jaffa and Acre, most probably taken by Joseph Schweig. *Four large illustrations in color, portraying Melamed's work, accompanied by greetings and short poems. Attached are several personal documents: Permit to Enter Palestine, in the name of Melamed; invitation to the King's birthday party, which was held in the High Commissioner's palace; an elaborate certificate issued by King George VI, certifying that Melamed is a "Member of the British Empire"; A letter handwritten by Edwin Samuel, son of High Commissioner Herbert Samuel; an early handwritten document (in French), signed: Yitzchak Melamed, Rosh Pina", [ca. 1911]. Additional items. Lot of 22 photos, 4 illustrations and 10 documents. Average size of photos: 23.5X15.5 cm. Album 47 cm. Good condition.
Yitzchak Melamed was born in Odessa in 1900. At the age of 11 he was sent to Eretz Israel, to study in Rosh Pina. Later, his mother and brother joined him. Continued his studies in Herzlia gymnasium. His family was exiled to Egypt during WW I (because of their Russian citizenship) where he studied in a French gymnasium and was granted a French matriculation certificate. Returned with his family in 1919 as a civil servant in the Mandate's government and was promoted to the highest position of a local Jewish civil servant – Director of the Public Works Department and deputy director of the treasury. In 1940 was decorated as M.B.E. – Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire on behalf of King George VI. Served as the Civil Service Commissioner and councellor to the Civil Service Commissioner. Died in Jerusalem in 1968.
Album includes: * Twenty photos of senior role holders in the Mandate Government and group photos of Public Works workers in various cities (Gaza, Nablus, Haifa, Jaffa, etc), engineers, architects and other colleagues. *Two professional photos from Jaffa and Acre, most probably taken by Joseph Schweig. *Four large illustrations in color, portraying Melamed's work, accompanied by greetings and short poems. Attached are several personal documents: Permit to Enter Palestine, in the name of Melamed; invitation to the King's birthday party, which was held in the High Commissioner's palace; an elaborate certificate issued by King George VI, certifying that Melamed is a "Member of the British Empire"; A letter handwritten by Edwin Samuel, son of High Commissioner Herbert Samuel; an early handwritten document (in French), signed: Yitzchak Melamed, Rosh Pina", [ca. 1911]. Additional items. Lot of 22 photos, 4 illustrations and 10 documents. Average size of photos: 23.5X15.5 cm. Album 47 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $350
Unsold
Photos of the founding ceremony of Kibbutz Yakum, on JNF land in the Sharon, March 11 1947.
Album containing five photos of the establishment of the kibbutz annotated in print, in English and in Hebrew; "Foundation ceremony of Yakum – March 11 1947"; "Installing Water Pipes"; "Unloading Building Materials"; "Building the First Houses". The album was presented as a souvenir by the central offices of JNF in Jerusalem. 28.5X19 cm. Good condition.
Album containing five photos of the establishment of the kibbutz annotated in print, in English and in Hebrew; "Foundation ceremony of Yakum – March 11 1947"; "Installing Water Pipes"; "Unloading Building Materials"; "Building the First Houses". The album was presented as a souvenir by the central offices of JNF in Jerusalem. 28.5X19 cm. Good condition.
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