Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $400
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1. One hundred Stereoscopic photos. Black and white photos, portraying figures and views in Eretz Israel and its surroundings, late 19th cent. Produced by Underwood & Underwood. Contained in the original box, in the shape of two book volumes. Descriptions of the various sites are printed on the photos while on the reverse appears a more detailed description. Cover in fair condition, somewhat unraveled.
2. Traveling in the Holy Land through the Stereoscope. Produced by Underwood & Underwood. New-York – London, 1905. English. Notes about the one hundred photographed sites. Five folded maps appear at the end, including maps of Eretz Israel, Jerusalem and the Galilee.
3. A fine Stereoscope device.
2. Traveling in the Holy Land through the Stereoscope. Produced by Underwood & Underwood. New-York – London, 1905. English. Notes about the one hundred photographed sites. Five folded maps appear at the end, including maps of Eretz Israel, Jerusalem and the Galilee.
3. A fine Stereoscope device.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $300
Unsold
1. One hundred Stereoscopic photos. Black and white photos, portraying figures and sites in Eretz Israel and its surroundings, late 19th cent. Produced by Underwood &Underwood. Contained in the original box, in the shape of two book volumes. Annotations in English are printed next to the photos.
2. A Stereoscope device made of wood and aluminum, with engraved decorations. Signed Sun Sculpture U & U trade mark, dated 1901.
2. A Stereoscope device made of wood and aluminum, with engraved decorations. Signed Sun Sculpture U & U trade mark, dated 1901.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
La Stereo-Carte La Terre Sainte, 24 postcards with stereoscopic photos of Eretz Israel (complete set). Producer: Léon & Lévy.[Paris, late 19th cent].
Postcards with stereoscopic photos of cities and sites in Eretz Israel: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jordan River, Nazareth, and more. In the original cover. 9X14 cm. Postcards in good condition. Tears and spotting on cover.
Postcards with stereoscopic photos of cities and sites in Eretz Israel: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jordan River, Nazareth, and more. In the original cover. 9X14 cm. Postcards in good condition. Tears and spotting on cover.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $200
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Views of Eretz Israel and its Moshavot, painted and written by Yesha'ayahu Raffalovich and his partner Moshe Eliyahu Sachs. Photographed in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1899. Hebrew and German.
Booklet of photographs taken during a tour of Eretz Israel (from Gedera to Metula) which Raffalovich held in 1898, with his friend Eliyahu (Elija) Meyers, an "American Colony" photographer. The tour was held following a request addressed to Raffalovich to prepare an Album of photos for the third Zionist Congress which took place in Basel one year later. Some of the photos are particularly large, on folding plates. An English edition was published in the same year.
[45] pp, 57 photo-plates, 17X24 cm. Fair condition, unraveled leaves, binding stained and worn.
Booklet of photographs taken during a tour of Eretz Israel (from Gedera to Metula) which Raffalovich held in 1898, with his friend Eliyahu (Elija) Meyers, an "American Colony" photographer. The tour was held following a request addressed to Raffalovich to prepare an Album of photos for the third Zionist Congress which took place in Basel one year later. Some of the photos are particularly large, on folding plates. An English edition was published in the same year.
[45] pp, 57 photo-plates, 17X24 cm. Fair condition, unraveled leaves, binding stained and worn.
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![Photographies de Terre Sainte Boulos Meo, Jerusalem. Produced by Meo Boulos, Jerusalem, [late 19th cent].
25 photos of Eretz](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale38-public/077_1.jpg "Photo Album of Eretz Israel, 19th century – Decorated Olive-Wood Cover")
![Photographies de Terre Sainte Boulos Meo, Jerusalem. Produced by Meo Boulos, Jerusalem, [late 19th cent].
25 photos of Eretz](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale38-public/077_2.jpg "Photo Album of Eretz Israel, 19th century – Decorated Olive-Wood Cover")
Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
Photographies de Terre Sainte Boulos Meo, Jerusalem. Produced by Meo Boulos, Jerusalem, [late 19th cent].
25 photos of Eretz Israel are mounted on the album sheets, mainly of the cities of Jerusalem and Jaffa. Photos by French photographer Félix Bonfils, 1831-1885 and the brothers Adelphi and Konstantin Zangaki, active between the years 1880-1890. The photos are annotated in the plates, some in French only and others in English as well. Among the photos: Jaffa and its shore line, market in Jaffa, streets in Jerusalem, Jerusalem within the walls. Absalom's tomb, Holy Sepulcher Church, interior of El-Aksa, Robinson Arch and Mamila Pool. Three photos are unsigned.
The album was produced by Meo Boulos, a shop for souvenirs and photos in Jerusalem founded by a family of Italian origin. The shop opened next to Jaffa gate in 1872 and sold mainly photo albums of pilgrimage sites in olive-wood covers made locally. The album presented is bound in an exceptional olive wood cover. Carved on the front cover are the walls of Jerusalem with a gate and the Tower of David. On the back side appears the inscription “Jerusalem”. Embossed in gold on the spine: Album de Terre Sainte, with two frames of flowers and a Jerusalem Cross. Average size of photos: 22X28 cm. Album 25X32 cm. Photos in good condition, album in fair condition. Leaves somewhat loose. A small green spot on the front cover, spine is not attached to the album, tears on spine.
25 photos of Eretz Israel are mounted on the album sheets, mainly of the cities of Jerusalem and Jaffa. Photos by French photographer Félix Bonfils, 1831-1885 and the brothers Adelphi and Konstantin Zangaki, active between the years 1880-1890. The photos are annotated in the plates, some in French only and others in English as well. Among the photos: Jaffa and its shore line, market in Jaffa, streets in Jerusalem, Jerusalem within the walls. Absalom's tomb, Holy Sepulcher Church, interior of El-Aksa, Robinson Arch and Mamila Pool. Three photos are unsigned.
The album was produced by Meo Boulos, a shop for souvenirs and photos in Jerusalem founded by a family of Italian origin. The shop opened next to Jaffa gate in 1872 and sold mainly photo albums of pilgrimage sites in olive-wood covers made locally. The album presented is bound in an exceptional olive wood cover. Carved on the front cover are the walls of Jerusalem with a gate and the Tower of David. On the back side appears the inscription “Jerusalem”. Embossed in gold on the spine: Album de Terre Sainte, with two frames of flowers and a Jerusalem Cross. Average size of photos: 22X28 cm. Album 25X32 cm. Photos in good condition, album in fair condition. Leaves somewhat loose. A small green spot on the front cover, spine is not attached to the album, tears on spine.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Album containing 48 photos by "American Colony" photographers, mounted on heavy cardboard leaves. Produced by the brothers Gabriel and Abrahim Dabdoub, Jerusalem, [between 1890 and 1900].
Photos of Jerusalem and Eretz Israel views, most of them by "American Colony" photographers, signed in the plate "American Colony Jerusalem" (of the early days of American Colony photography studio). Olive wood binding, printed on the front – "Jerusalem". Leather spine, with an embossing of the word "Album" and a Jerusalem Cross. For a similar item, see "Kedem" catalogue no. 24, item no.31. Photos: 11X15.5 cm. Good condition. Some loose plates, tears and spotting to borders of plates. Album 14.5X21 cm. Fair-good condition. Torn spine.
Photos of Jerusalem and Eretz Israel views, most of them by "American Colony" photographers, signed in the plate "American Colony Jerusalem" (of the early days of American Colony photography studio). Olive wood binding, printed on the front – "Jerusalem". Leather spine, with an embossing of the word "Album" and a Jerusalem Cross. For a similar item, see "Kedem" catalogue no. 24, item no.31. Photos: 11X15.5 cm. Good condition. Some loose plates, tears and spotting to borders of plates. Album 14.5X21 cm. Fair-good condition. Torn spine.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $250
Unsold
Jerusalem Illustrated with Original Photographs, by G. Robinson Lees, F.R.G.S. Jerusalem: The London Jew's Societys House of Industry,1893. English.
A dozen original photos of Jerusalem by photographer George Robinson Lees. Mounted on heavy cardboard plates. Includes photos of Jaffa Gate, Dome of the Rock, Kidron Valley, Antonia Fortress, and more. Texts about the city accompany the photos. This is the first book in English printed in Jerusalem.
[25] leaves + [12] photo plates (cardboard plates with photos). 17X24 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Ink stamps on first leaves. Fine binding with an embossed illustration of Jerusalem and the title. Minor damages on cover.
A dozen original photos of Jerusalem by photographer George Robinson Lees. Mounted on heavy cardboard plates. Includes photos of Jaffa Gate, Dome of the Rock, Kidron Valley, Antonia Fortress, and more. Texts about the city accompany the photos. This is the first book in English printed in Jerusalem.
[25] leaves + [12] photo plates (cardboard plates with photos). 17X24 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Ink stamps on first leaves. Fine binding with an embossed illustration of Jerusalem and the title. Minor damages on cover.
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![25 glass transparencies, photos of Eretz Israel (b/w). Unknown photographer, [late 19th or early 20th cent.].
Photos of views](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale38-public/080_1.jpg "Photographs of Eretz Israel - Glass Transparencies")
![25 glass transparencies, photos of Eretz Israel (b/w). Unknown photographer, [late 19th or early 20th cent.].
Photos of views](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale38-public/080_2.jpg "Photographs of Eretz Israel - Glass Transparencies")
Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $350
Including buyer's premium
25 glass transparencies, photos of Eretz Israel (b/w). Unknown photographer, [late 19th or early 20th cent.].
Photos of views and people of various sites in Eretz Israel: market in Jaffa, Western Wall, Dead Sea, Jericho, Nazareth etc. Handwritten annotations on the paper frame surrounding the glass plate. It seems that the photos are private and were taken by a couple or a group of travelers; one photo is annotated: Sheik of Abu Dis, Our Guide in Wilderness. Contained in a designated wooden case, original.
Transparencies: 8X10 cm. Good condition. Tears to some of the paper frames. Marks of a sticker and scratches on the case.
Photos of views and people of various sites in Eretz Israel: market in Jaffa, Western Wall, Dead Sea, Jericho, Nazareth etc. Handwritten annotations on the paper frame surrounding the glass plate. It seems that the photos are private and were taken by a couple or a group of travelers; one photo is annotated: Sheik of Abu Dis, Our Guide in Wilderness. Contained in a designated wooden case, original.
Transparencies: 8X10 cm. Good condition. Tears to some of the paper frames. Marks of a sticker and scratches on the case.
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![Two panoramas printed in b/w, of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Jerusalem: Sions Verlag, [ca.1923-1925].
Printing of good quality.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale38-public/081.jpg "Two Printed Panoramas – Bethlehem and Jerusalem")
Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $300
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Two panoramas printed in b/w, of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Jerusalem: Sions Verlag, [ca.1923-1925].
Printing of good quality. A printed leaf is attached to the Jerusalem panorama – index of thirty five sites which appear in the photo (English, German, French and Spanish). Jerusalem 25X200 cm, Bethlehem: 25X160 cm. Very good condition. Minor spotting.
Printing of good quality. A printed leaf is attached to the Jerusalem panorama – index of thirty five sites which appear in the photo (English, German, French and Spanish). Jerusalem 25X200 cm, Bethlehem: 25X160 cm. Very good condition. Minor spotting.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $300
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The Twenty Third Psalm. Views Taken Chiefly at the Pastoral Spring of Ain Farah, Generally accepted as the scene of the inspiration for this sublime Psalm of Trust by the "Sweet Psalmist of Israel". Jerusalem (American Colony): F. Vester & Co., [1920s]. English.
Album published by "American Colony" with thirteen b/w photos of shepherds, mounted on cardboard sheets. On the dividing sheets, opposite each photo, appear verses of Psalm no. 23. Most of the photos were taken in the area of Ma'ayan Ein Prat (Ein Fara). Enclosed is another copy of this album, in a smaller format (20.5 cm) and in the original cardboard box. Album: 29X25 cm. Size of photos: 17X23 cm. Photos in good condition. Tears on dividing sheets. Original leather binding with the inscription: "The Twenty Third Psalm Illustrated"(Fair condition).
Album published by "American Colony" with thirteen b/w photos of shepherds, mounted on cardboard sheets. On the dividing sheets, opposite each photo, appear verses of Psalm no. 23. Most of the photos were taken in the area of Ma'ayan Ein Prat (Ein Fara). Enclosed is another copy of this album, in a smaller format (20.5 cm) and in the original cardboard box. Album: 29X25 cm. Size of photos: 17X23 cm. Photos in good condition. Tears on dividing sheets. Original leather binding with the inscription: "The Twenty Third Psalm Illustrated"(Fair condition).
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![Album with about 470 photos of Eretz Israel and the vicinity [1920s].
Photos portray the Old City of Jerusalem, Hurva Synagog](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale38-public/083_1.jpg "Photo-Album – \"American Colony\" and E.M. Lilien")
![Album with about 470 photos of Eretz Israel and the vicinity [1920s].
Photos portray the Old City of Jerusalem, Hurva Synagog](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale38-public/083_2.jpg "Photo-Album – \"American Colony\" and E.M. Lilien")
Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $2,000
Unsold
Album with about 470 photos of Eretz Israel and the vicinity [1920s].
Photos portray the Old City of Jerusalem, Hurva Synagogue, Rachel's Tomb, Western Wall, Tower of David, Gethsemane, churches in Jerusalem, numerous photos of the Temple Mount, main streets in the new city of Jerusalem (Jaffa, Ben Yehuda, King David, etc) and prominent buildings ("Bezalel", Sun Dial of Zoharey Hama Synagogue on Jaffa Street, Yeshurun Synagogue, YMCA, Hebrew University and the Military cemetery on Mount Scopus, Government House and Rockefeller Museum); landscape photos and photos in the city's neighborhoods; about 40 portraits of Jerusalemite characters, some identified as photos taken by E.M. Lilien (some of which are used by Lilien for etchings); numerous photos (mainly of Jerusalem and the vicinity) were taken by "American Colony" photographers. Within the album are photos of Arab villages, the cities of Jaffa and Haifa, Jericho and the area of Wadi Qelt, Arnon spring, settlement in the Galilee (Metula area), Tiberias, Naharayim, Kinneret area, Safed and nearby cities in the Galilee, archaeological sites, Petra. Average Size 9.5X7.5 cm, album 25X33.5 cm. Photos in good condition. Several detached photos. Album binding – detached.
Photos portray the Old City of Jerusalem, Hurva Synagogue, Rachel's Tomb, Western Wall, Tower of David, Gethsemane, churches in Jerusalem, numerous photos of the Temple Mount, main streets in the new city of Jerusalem (Jaffa, Ben Yehuda, King David, etc) and prominent buildings ("Bezalel", Sun Dial of Zoharey Hama Synagogue on Jaffa Street, Yeshurun Synagogue, YMCA, Hebrew University and the Military cemetery on Mount Scopus, Government House and Rockefeller Museum); landscape photos and photos in the city's neighborhoods; about 40 portraits of Jerusalemite characters, some identified as photos taken by E.M. Lilien (some of which are used by Lilien for etchings); numerous photos (mainly of Jerusalem and the vicinity) were taken by "American Colony" photographers. Within the album are photos of Arab villages, the cities of Jaffa and Haifa, Jericho and the area of Wadi Qelt, Arnon spring, settlement in the Galilee (Metula area), Tiberias, Naharayim, Kinneret area, Safed and nearby cities in the Galilee, archaeological sites, Petra. Average Size 9.5X7.5 cm, album 25X33.5 cm. Photos in good condition. Several detached photos. Album binding – detached.
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![Eighteen photos by photographer Zadok Bassan (1882-1956). Jerusalem, [early 20th cent.] Photographer's ink stamp or embossed](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale38-public/084.jpg "Eighteen Photographs by Zadok Bassan")
Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Eighteen photos by photographer Zadok Bassan (1882-1956). Jerusalem, [early 20th cent.] Photographer's ink stamp or embossed signature.
Interesting and unconventional photos, of the families Bassan, Zaksh, Tiktin and Bardaki of Jerusalem (Leah Bassan nee Zaksh, appearing on some photos, was Bassan's wife).
1-5. Five large photos, mounted on cardboard: disguised youngsters riding horses; studio photo of Lea Bassan in an Arab garment; two group-family photos in front of a building in Jerusalem; in a boat on the Jordan River. 23X15 cm to 28X38.5 cm. Fair-good condition.
6-12. Seven medium sized photos, mounted on cardboard: nice studio photos, some of the photographed wear Arab garments. Average size 14X10 cm. Good condition.
13-18. Six postcard-sized photos: three studio photos and three photos of a journey to the Jordan River. 8.5X14 cm. Good condition.
Interesting and unconventional photos, of the families Bassan, Zaksh, Tiktin and Bardaki of Jerusalem (Leah Bassan nee Zaksh, appearing on some photos, was Bassan's wife).
1-5. Five large photos, mounted on cardboard: disguised youngsters riding horses; studio photo of Lea Bassan in an Arab garment; two group-family photos in front of a building in Jerusalem; in a boat on the Jordan River. 23X15 cm to 28X38.5 cm. Fair-good condition.
6-12. Seven medium sized photos, mounted on cardboard: nice studio photos, some of the photographed wear Arab garments. Average size 14X10 cm. Good condition.
13-18. Six postcard-sized photos: three studio photos and three photos of a journey to the Jordan River. 8.5X14 cm. Good condition.
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