Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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HALEVI, Rabbi Eliezer. Massa Eliezer: Speech Delivered by Rabbi Eliezer HaLevi to His Brothers, Citizens of Vilnius, in the Presence of Minister Sir Moses Montefiore. Vilnius: Joseph Reuben Romm, 1847.
Account of the author’s trip, accompanying Sir Moses Montefiore to Vilnius in 1846 when the latter travelled to Russia in an attempt to persuade the authorities to alleviate persecution of the Jewish population. As mentioned in the introduction by Yekutiel Shapira, who brought the book to press, Massa Eliezer is a chapter from Shmuel Joseph Fuenn’s 'Tiferet LeMoshe', on Sir Montefiore’s trip. Fuenn's poem "In Honor of Sir Moses Montefiore" appears at the end of the book. The National Library copy contains 19 pages only, lacking the poem by Fuenn.
24pp, 16 cm. Good condition. Recent luxurious half leather binding. Staining. Tear to last leaf. Handwritten inscriptions at the end of the book.
Account of the author’s trip, accompanying Sir Moses Montefiore to Vilnius in 1846 when the latter travelled to Russia in an attempt to persuade the authorities to alleviate persecution of the Jewish population. As mentioned in the introduction by Yekutiel Shapira, who brought the book to press, Massa Eliezer is a chapter from Shmuel Joseph Fuenn’s 'Tiferet LeMoshe', on Sir Montefiore’s trip. Fuenn's poem "In Honor of Sir Moses Montefiore" appears at the end of the book. The National Library copy contains 19 pages only, lacking the poem by Fuenn.
24pp, 16 cm. Good condition. Recent luxurious half leather binding. Staining. Tear to last leaf. Handwritten inscriptions at the end of the book.
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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1-2. Two documents, concerning "cattle guarantee" (insurance) in Zichron Ya'akov. Both documents relate to Aaronsohn's cattle and are signed by him, as president of the company. Good condition. Minor stains and folding-marks.
3. Receipt for a donation of 200 Grush for "Ohel Ya'akov" synagogue in Zichron Ya'akov, donated by Sir Herbert Samuel in the month of Adar 5680( 1920). Good condition. Staining.
4. Text in memory of Avshalom Feinberg [1920]. An interesting text, written in a personal tone, outlining Feinberg's biography and activity. Stenciled. Fair-poor condition.
3. Receipt for a donation of 200 Grush for "Ohel Ya'akov" synagogue in Zichron Ya'akov, donated by Sir Herbert Samuel in the month of Adar 5680( 1920). Good condition. Staining.
4. Text in memory of Avshalom Feinberg [1920]. An interesting text, written in a personal tone, outlining Feinberg's biography and activity. Stenciled. Fair-poor condition.
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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Two certificates given to the pupil Ya'akov Shapira. Municipal Jewish School for Boys (Of the Eretz Israel Education Council), Safed, [1922-1923].
Signed on both certificates are the teacher Amitai Oved and the principle Nathan Netanyahu (Milikovsky, 1879-1935) – rabbi, Zionist activist and educator, grandfather of Binyamin and Yonatan (Yoni) Netanyahu. 11.5 cm; 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear.
Signed on both certificates are the teacher Amitai Oved and the principle Nathan Netanyahu (Milikovsky, 1879-1935) – rabbi, Zionist activist and educator, grandfather of Binyamin and Yonatan (Yoni) Netanyahu. 11.5 cm; 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear.
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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Protocol of the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, 1918. [Azriel Printing Press, Jerusalem 1918].
Booklet concerning the ceremony of laying a cornerstone for the Hebrew University in Jerusalem: preparations for the ceremony, the ceremony, including Haim Weizmann's speech, and more. The booklet opens with a short composition about Haim Weizmann and his portrait. [1], 28 pp, 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears to edges of leaves. Front and back covers detached and torn.
Booklet concerning the ceremony of laying a cornerstone for the Hebrew University in Jerusalem: preparations for the ceremony, the ceremony, including Haim Weizmann's speech, and more. The booklet opens with a short composition about Haim Weizmann and his portrait. [1], 28 pp, 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears to edges of leaves. Front and back covers detached and torn.
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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"Interpolation of the Revisionist delegates at the Assembly of Representatives concerning the Hebrew University and the recent occurrences amongst its walls". Tel-Aviv, 1932.
Speech delivered by Revisionist movement members at the Assembly of Representatives. They criticized the nature of the Hebrew University under the management of Yehuda Leib Magnes (of the supporters of "Brit Shalom" that called for the establishment of a bi-national state in Eretz Israel). They expressed in particular their objection to establishing a department for International Relations in 1932 where Norman Bentwich taught a course "Calling for Peace".
"….Today, 7 years after the establishment of the university, we see that it has turned to be one of the most painful disappointments of our national lives…Dr. Magnes continues with his policy…and the most prominent example is the department for International Law under the name 'International Peace'…"
Signed in print: Abba Ahimeir, David Abulafia, Moshe Ben Ami, Baruch Weinstein and others. 22.5X34 cm. Good condition. Stains, minor tears at borders.
Speech delivered by Revisionist movement members at the Assembly of Representatives. They criticized the nature of the Hebrew University under the management of Yehuda Leib Magnes (of the supporters of "Brit Shalom" that called for the establishment of a bi-national state in Eretz Israel). They expressed in particular their objection to establishing a department for International Relations in 1932 where Norman Bentwich taught a course "Calling for Peace".
"….Today, 7 years after the establishment of the university, we see that it has turned to be one of the most painful disappointments of our national lives…Dr. Magnes continues with his policy…and the most prominent example is the department for International Law under the name 'International Peace'…"
Signed in print: Abba Ahimeir, David Abulafia, Moshe Ben Ami, Baruch Weinstein and others. 22.5X34 cm. Good condition. Stains, minor tears at borders.
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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"Counting the Jews of Eretz Israel", two booklets. Booklet A: Yehuda, Booklet B: Shomron and Galilee. Published by the Eretz Israel Office of the Zionist Organization. S Shoshani and A Eitan Printing Press Jaffa, 1918-1919.
First official census of the Jewish settlement in Eretz Israel, carried out at the time of the end of the Ottoman rule and the beginning of the British Mandate. From the introduction by Dr Ya’akov Tahon: “This work by Mr Meir Wilenski, a member of our office, is the first attempt to record the statistics of Eretz Israel. Until now there was no statistical research. All was based on rumor and assessment. No material was found in the Turkish Government archives. Only the new Israeli settlements would gather data from time to time but it was not published. The present material was gathered during years when the settlement was in decline, years of calamity and war. Thousands of Jews were exiled from our land, thousands of Jews died of starvation and various illnesses. These numbers are only an expression of the remnant that survived.”
[2], 114, [1] pages, [4], 114,[1] pages, 29.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains on covers and on first and last pages. Loose pages and cover in Booklet A. Ex Libris of historian Nathan Schur and pages with remarks (apparently in his handwriting).
First official census of the Jewish settlement in Eretz Israel, carried out at the time of the end of the Ottoman rule and the beginning of the British Mandate. From the introduction by Dr Ya’akov Tahon: “This work by Mr Meir Wilenski, a member of our office, is the first attempt to record the statistics of Eretz Israel. Until now there was no statistical research. All was based on rumor and assessment. No material was found in the Turkish Government archives. Only the new Israeli settlements would gather data from time to time but it was not published. The present material was gathered during years when the settlement was in decline, years of calamity and war. Thousands of Jews were exiled from our land, thousands of Jews died of starvation and various illnesses. These numbers are only an expression of the remnant that survived.”
[2], 114, [1] pages, [4], 114,[1] pages, 29.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains on covers and on first and last pages. Loose pages and cover in Booklet A. Ex Libris of historian Nathan Schur and pages with remarks (apparently in his handwriting).
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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Four advertisement notices for public transportation within Jerusalem and out of Jerusalem, including advertisement of "Hamahir" and "Hazvi Hamahir" drivers' company. Shlomo Israel Shirizli (SHISH) printing press, "Zuckerman" printing press and "Zion" printing press. Jerusalem, 1920s. 23.5X31 cm to 32X46 cm. Good condition. Stains and tears.
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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Promotional brochure, printed before the book “The Hebrew Dance – Baruch Agadati", published by Hedim Ltd. In Tel Aviv in 1925. [Jerusalem 1924-1925]. Hebrew.
The brochure is intended to present the book that is about to be published, and to enable purchasing in advance. It shows the front cover of the book, the first page in the book (article by Asher Barash) practical details about the book and two illustrations. The last page served as an order form for the book (with attachment of 25 Egyptian Grush). [7] pages 6.5 cm. Printed on orange paper. Good condition. Loose pages, library stamp, unknown bibliographically.
The brochure is intended to present the book that is about to be published, and to enable purchasing in advance. It shows the front cover of the book, the first page in the book (article by Asher Barash) practical details about the book and two illustrations. The last page served as an order form for the book (with attachment of 25 Egyptian Grush). [7] pages 6.5 cm. Printed on orange paper. Good condition. Loose pages, library stamp, unknown bibliographically.
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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Ha Shavua Ha Palestini (Hebrew paper in Latin Characters), edited by Itamar Ben-Avi. Jerusalem, 1928-1929. Nine issues (+two single sheets, probably supplements or attachments). Nine issues of the weekly "HaShavua HaPalestini", Hebrew weekly in Latin characters, edited by Itamar Ben-Avi. First year: issues 5, 8-13, 16-17 (double issue). Second year: issue 2-3.
Itamar Ben-Avi (1882-1943), journalist and Zionist activist, son of the reviver of the Hebrew language Eliezer Ben-Yehudah. Ben-Avi was called "the first Hebrew child" – first child born in Eretz Israel of the modern times whose mother tongue was Hebrew. His parents taught him Hebrew when only a minority spoke or understood the language. Ben-Avi studied in the Alliance Teachers Seminary in Paris and in Berlin University. When he returned to Eretz Israel in 1904, he took part in the edition of his father's papers "HaZvi" and "HaOr", He continued his father's initiatives, both in the area of journalism and the development of the Hebrew language.
Ben-Avi supported the international language Esperanto. Ben-Avi called for replacing the Assyrian Alphabet by the Latin one trying to facilitate the turning of Hebrew into a "Jewish Esperanto". Twice he tried to publish Hebrew weekly magazines in Latin characters – "HaShavua HaPalestini" and "Dror" which did not last long. Lot of 9 issues + two single leaves, 30 cm. General condition is good. Stains, folding marks, tears to edges of some issues. Contained in a nice box.
Itamar Ben-Avi (1882-1943), journalist and Zionist activist, son of the reviver of the Hebrew language Eliezer Ben-Yehudah. Ben-Avi was called "the first Hebrew child" – first child born in Eretz Israel of the modern times whose mother tongue was Hebrew. His parents taught him Hebrew when only a minority spoke or understood the language. Ben-Avi studied in the Alliance Teachers Seminary in Paris and in Berlin University. When he returned to Eretz Israel in 1904, he took part in the edition of his father's papers "HaZvi" and "HaOr", He continued his father's initiatives, both in the area of journalism and the development of the Hebrew language.
Ben-Avi supported the international language Esperanto. Ben-Avi called for replacing the Assyrian Alphabet by the Latin one trying to facilitate the turning of Hebrew into a "Jewish Esperanto". Twice he tried to publish Hebrew weekly magazines in Latin characters – "HaShavua HaPalestini" and "Dror" which did not last long. Lot of 9 issues + two single leaves, 30 cm. General condition is good. Stains, folding marks, tears to edges of some issues. Contained in a nice box.
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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Three booklets by Ya'akov Malkov:
1. Acharey Mot Kedoshim, by Ya'akov Israel ben Eliezer Malkov. Jaffa: M. Shoham Printing Press, [1923]. Essay of criticism on Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and Max Nordau. 14, [2] pp, 15 cm.
2. "From Egypt to here, very interesting essays about what the inhabitants of Eretz Israel went through from the beginning of the world war until the present", by Ya'akov Israel bn Eliezer Malkov. "Achdut" Printing Press, [1922].64 pp, 20 cm.
3. "Purim-Rav". M. Shoham Printing Press, Jaffa, [1922]. Issue no. 80. Humorous booklet for Purim by Ya'akov Malkov. 23, [1] pp, 23 cm.
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1. Acharey Mot Kedoshim, by Ya'akov Israel ben Eliezer Malkov. Jaffa: M. Shoham Printing Press, [1923]. Essay of criticism on Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and Max Nordau. 14, [2] pp, 15 cm.
2. "From Egypt to here, very interesting essays about what the inhabitants of Eretz Israel went through from the beginning of the world war until the present", by Ya'akov Israel bn Eliezer Malkov. "Achdut" Printing Press, [1922].64 pp, 20 cm.
3. "Purim-Rav". M. Shoham Printing Press, Jaffa, [1922]. Issue no. 80. Humorous booklet for Purim by Ya'akov Malkov. 23, [1] pp, 23 cm.
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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"HaShomer" paper, dedicated to May 1, issued by "Mazmerah" group of "Tzofim Ovdim", Ir-Ganim [Ramat-Gan? 1930?].
"HaShomer", a handwritten paper, published by "Mazmera" group of "HaTzofim HaOvdim in Ir-Ganim. The paper is dedicated to the Workers' Day, May 1, and includes texts concerning the group as well as the 1921 riots and the assassination of I.H. Brenner. [7] leaves, 30 cm. Good condition. Minor stains, creases and tears.
"HaShomer", a handwritten paper, published by "Mazmera" group of "HaTzofim HaOvdim in Ir-Ganim. The paper is dedicated to the Workers' Day, May 1, and includes texts concerning the group as well as the 1921 riots and the assassination of I.H. Brenner. [7] leaves, 30 cm. Good condition. Minor stains, creases and tears.
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Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
May 21, 2013
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Palestine & Near East – Economic Magazine. A bi-weekly for Trade, Industry & Agriculture. Tel Aviv, 1927-1939. Five issues.
Five issues of "Palestine & Near East": issue 5-6 of the second year, issue 7-8 of the third year, issue 23-24 of the sixth year, issue 20-22 of the seventh year, issues 11-12 of the tenth year. Amongst the writers are leaders and public figures such as Dizengoff, Rupin and Jabotinsky, along with professionals and researchers. Issues contain numerous advertisements, maps and photos of the period. Two of the covers were printed in lithographic printing; one cover was designed by Pesach Ir-Shay. Lot of 5 issues. Sizes and condition vary.
Five issues of "Palestine & Near East": issue 5-6 of the second year, issue 7-8 of the third year, issue 23-24 of the sixth year, issue 20-22 of the seventh year, issues 11-12 of the tenth year. Amongst the writers are leaders and public figures such as Dizengoff, Rupin and Jabotinsky, along with professionals and researchers. Issues contain numerous advertisements, maps and photos of the period. Two of the covers were printed in lithographic printing; one cover was designed by Pesach Ir-Shay. Lot of 5 issues. Sizes and condition vary.
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