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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $400
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Mephisto, Uri Zvi Greenberg. Warsaw: Literatur Fund, 1922. Second edition.
Poem by Uri Zvi Greenberg, considered one of his most important compositions in Yiddish. Cover designed by Wolf Weintraub, the font on the title-page was designed by Greenberg. Author's portrait by Henrik Barlevi.
A long dedication handwritten in pencil by Uri Zvi Greenberg, filling an entire page, precedes the title page. Enclosed is a letter from Prof. Dan Meron, editor of Uri Zvi Greenberg's writings, confirming that the dedication was handwritten by Greenberg. 85, [2] pp, 30.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and creases. First leaves and front cover are loose. Worn cardboard binding, attached with adhesive tape.
Poem by Uri Zvi Greenberg, considered one of his most important compositions in Yiddish. Cover designed by Wolf Weintraub, the font on the title-page was designed by Greenberg. Author's portrait by Henrik Barlevi.
A long dedication handwritten in pencil by Uri Zvi Greenberg, filling an entire page, precedes the title page. Enclosed is a letter from Prof. Dan Meron, editor of Uri Zvi Greenberg's writings, confirming that the dedication was handwritten by Greenberg. 85, [2] pp, 30.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and creases. First leaves and front cover are loose. Worn cardboard binding, attached with adhesive tape.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $350
Sold for: $575
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Chaliastre 2, Leitung Peretz Markish, Ozer Warshavsky. Paris: Chaliastre, 1924. Yiddish.
Second booklet of the Almanac "Chaliastre", published in Paris. With reproductions of works by Marc Chagall, who also designed the cover. On the cover (and on p. 74) Chagall presented the occupation of Paris by a "gang" of Jewish authors and poets: climbing the Eifel Tower, one of them holding a flag with the inscription "Paris" and another carries to the top of the tower scrolls resembling Torah scrolls, with the inscription "Chaliastre". Printed in 1000 copies. A short dedication by Peretz Markish on the title page (Paris, 1924). 84 pp + [4] plates, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Foxing. Slightly chopped margins on several leaves. Tears and damages to cover.
Second booklet of the Almanac "Chaliastre", published in Paris. With reproductions of works by Marc Chagall, who also designed the cover. On the cover (and on p. 74) Chagall presented the occupation of Paris by a "gang" of Jewish authors and poets: climbing the Eifel Tower, one of them holding a flag with the inscription "Paris" and another carries to the top of the tower scrolls resembling Torah scrolls, with the inscription "Chaliastre". Printed in 1000 copies. A short dedication by Peretz Markish on the title page (Paris, 1924). 84 pp + [4] plates, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Foxing. Slightly chopped margins on several leaves. Tears and damages to cover.
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Manuscripts and Autographs, Archives, Hebrew Literature and Periodicals, Yiddish Literature
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Pro Peretz Markish, Pamflet fun Melech Ravitch. Warsaw: I. Hendler printing press. April 1922. Yiddish.
Review regarding Markish's poetry and passages from his poems. The cover, printed on heavy, purple paper, was designed by Ravitch himself. Facing the title-page is a portrait of Peretz Markish, by the artist Yitzchak (Vincent) Brauner (1887-1944), member of "Yung-Yiddish" and "Kultur Lige" groups in Poland. 29, [2] pp, 23 cm. Fair-good condition. A stain on all pages. Ink stamps. Cardboard binding, with part of the original front cover pasted on it.
Review regarding Markish's poetry and passages from his poems. The cover, printed on heavy, purple paper, was designed by Ravitch himself. Facing the title-page is a portrait of Peretz Markish, by the artist Yitzchak (Vincent) Brauner (1887-1944), member of "Yung-Yiddish" and "Kultur Lige" groups in Poland. 29, [2] pp, 23 cm. Fair-good condition. A stain on all pages. Ink stamps. Cardboard binding, with part of the original front cover pasted on it.
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Manuscripts and Autographs, Archives, Hebrew Literature and Periodicals, Yiddish Literature
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![Two poetry books by Devorah Fogel.
1. Tog-figurn - lider [daily figures - poems], Devorah Fogel. Lemberg (Lvov): "Tsusht](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale45-public/196.jpg "Devorah Fogel - Two Poetry Books - Dedication")
Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $2,125
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Two poetry books by Devorah Fogel.
1. Tog-figurn - lider [daily figures - poems], Devorah Fogel. Lemberg (Lvov): "Tsushtayer", 1930. Yiddish. Accompanied by four illustrations by the Jewish-Polish artist Henryk Streng. The illustrations are printed on hand colored, red paper. Preceding the title page appears a short dedication handwritten by Fogel. [2] leaves, II, 72, [2] pp + [4] illustration-plates, 21 cm. Good condition. Minor damages and stains. The tissue guards protecting the plates are missing.
2. Akatzyas Blien, montazhen [Acacia blossom, montages], Devorah Fogel. Warsaw-Lemberg: POL, 1935. Yiddish. An illustration by Henryk Streng. 74 pp, [2] leaves, 22 cm. Good condition. Minor damages to binding.
1. Tog-figurn - lider [daily figures - poems], Devorah Fogel. Lemberg (Lvov): "Tsushtayer", 1930. Yiddish. Accompanied by four illustrations by the Jewish-Polish artist Henryk Streng. The illustrations are printed on hand colored, red paper. Preceding the title page appears a short dedication handwritten by Fogel. [2] leaves, II, 72, [2] pp + [4] illustration-plates, 21 cm. Good condition. Minor damages and stains. The tissue guards protecting the plates are missing.
2. Akatzyas Blien, montazhen [Acacia blossom, montages], Devorah Fogel. Warsaw-Lemberg: POL, 1935. Yiddish. An illustration by Henryk Streng. 74 pp, [2] leaves, 22 cm. Good condition. Minor damages to binding.
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Manuscripts and Autographs, Archives, Hebrew Literature and Periodicals, Yiddish Literature
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Three books by Moshe Kulbak; poet, theater director and playwright, translator and Yiddish language author, one of the fathers of new Yiddish literature. Born in 1896; in 1937 he was arrested by the Soviet Police, during the purges of Yiddish writers. The circumstances of his death are unknown.
1. Poems, varlag fun dem farayin fun yidishe literatn un dzurnalistn in vilne [society of Jewish authors and journalists in Vilnius], Vilnius, 1920. First poetry book by Kulbak. Cover design: B. Gutler. 85, [3] pp, 23 cm. Fair condition. Cover detached and torn. Tears and stains.
2. Naye lider [new poems]. Warsaw: Kultur lige, 1922. 61, [1] pp, 23 cm. Fair condition. Cover torn and detached. Tears.
3. Lider [poems]. Berlin: Klal Farlag, 1922. 56, [3] pp, 16 cm. Good condition.
1. Poems, varlag fun dem farayin fun yidishe literatn un dzurnalistn in vilne [society of Jewish authors and journalists in Vilnius], Vilnius, 1920. First poetry book by Kulbak. Cover design: B. Gutler. 85, [3] pp, 23 cm. Fair condition. Cover detached and torn. Tears and stains.
2. Naye lider [new poems]. Warsaw: Kultur lige, 1922. 61, [1] pp, 23 cm. Fair condition. Cover torn and detached. Tears.
3. Lider [poems]. Berlin: Klal Farlag, 1922. 56, [3] pp, 16 cm. Good condition.
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![Lider un gedikhte fun A.N. Stencl [Poems by A.N. Stencl]. Leipzig: Menes, [1920s]. Yiddish (Colophon in German).
Poems by the](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale45-public/198.jpg "Poems by Avraham Nahum Stencl - Leipzig, 1920s - Signed and Numbered C")
Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $250
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Lider un gedikhte fun A.N. Stencl [Poems by A.N. Stencl]. Leipzig: Menes, [1920s]. Yiddish (Colophon in German).
Poems by the Yiddish author and poet Avraham Nahum Stencl (1897-1983). Copy no. 49 from an edition of 100 numbered copies, hand-signed by the author. Illustrated front cover (author's portrait).
Stencl was born in Poland. His father, Rabbi Haim Dov Stencl, served as Dayan of the city of Czeladź, and his brother was head of a Yeshivah in Sosnowiec. Stencl left home at a young age and joined "HeChalutz" movement. In 1921, he immigrated to Germany and joined the local bohemian community. He published a number of poetry books and gained much success. In 1936, after being arrested and released by the Gestapo, he settled in London, where he published the Yiddish periodical "Lashon un Leben". [12] pp, 30X30 cm. Good condition. Minor stains and tears.
Poems by the Yiddish author and poet Avraham Nahum Stencl (1897-1983). Copy no. 49 from an edition of 100 numbered copies, hand-signed by the author. Illustrated front cover (author's portrait).
Stencl was born in Poland. His father, Rabbi Haim Dov Stencl, served as Dayan of the city of Czeladź, and his brother was head of a Yeshivah in Sosnowiec. Stencl left home at a young age and joined "HeChalutz" movement. In 1921, he immigrated to Germany and joined the local bohemian community. He published a number of poetry books and gained much success. In 1936, after being arrested and released by the Gestapo, he settled in London, where he published the Yiddish periodical "Lashon un Leben". [12] pp, 30X30 cm. Good condition. Minor stains and tears.
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Manuscripts and Autographs, Archives, Hebrew Literature and Periodicals, Yiddish Literature
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Bikher velt, kritish bibliografisher dzurnal. Warsaw: Kultur-Lige, 1922-1923. Yiddish.
Two volumes of "Bikher velt", a bi-monthly critical-bibliographical magazine. First volume: issues no.1-6 of the first year. January-December 1922. Second volume: issues no. 1-6 of the second year. January-December 1923.
Issues contain articles by leading authors and Yiddish literature critics, reviews about "Kultur-lige" books with several photos of title pages. Two volumes, 28.5 cm. Issues bound with no wrappers. Original front wrappers are pasted to the cover of both volumes. Overall good condition. Stains and minor tears. Some restored tears. Miniature holes to several leaves. Ex-library copies.
Two volumes of "Bikher velt", a bi-monthly critical-bibliographical magazine. First volume: issues no.1-6 of the first year. January-December 1922. Second volume: issues no. 1-6 of the second year. January-December 1923.
Issues contain articles by leading authors and Yiddish literature critics, reviews about "Kultur-lige" books with several photos of title pages. Two volumes, 28.5 cm. Issues bound with no wrappers. Original front wrappers are pasted to the cover of both volumes. Overall good condition. Stains and minor tears. Some restored tears. Miniature holes to several leaves. Ex-library copies.
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Manuscripts and Autographs, Archives, Hebrew Literature and Periodicals, Yiddish Literature
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![Stat fun Palazen, lider un poems fun Yitzhak Berliner [The City of Palaces, Songs and Poems by Isaac Berliner]. Mexico: "](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale45-public/200.jpg "Poetry Book by Isaac Berliner, with Illustrations by Diego Rivera - Me")
Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
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Stat fun Palazen, lider un poems fun Yitzhak Berliner [The City of Palaces, Songs and Poems by Isaac Berliner]. Mexico: "Der Veg", 1936. Yiddish.
Poems by Yiddish poet Isaac Berliner, accompanied by a dozen illustrations and a portrait of the poet by his friend, the artist Diego Rivera. Preceding the title page appears a short, handwritten, dedication (Yiddish) "to the Jewish poet…Ab. Goldberg [Avraham Goldberg] with friendship"; signed and dated: Mexico, February 23, 1937.
Isaac Berliner (1899-1957), a poet from Lodz, immigrated to Mexico in 1922. His poems, some of which deal with political and social issues, influenced Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera (1886-1957) and Rivera's wife, the artist Frida Kahlo. 207, [4] pp, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Tears to spine and corners of binding. Library ink stamps.
Poems by Yiddish poet Isaac Berliner, accompanied by a dozen illustrations and a portrait of the poet by his friend, the artist Diego Rivera. Preceding the title page appears a short, handwritten, dedication (Yiddish) "to the Jewish poet…Ab. Goldberg [Avraham Goldberg] with friendship"; signed and dated: Mexico, February 23, 1937.
Isaac Berliner (1899-1957), a poet from Lodz, immigrated to Mexico in 1922. His poems, some of which deal with political and social issues, influenced Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera (1886-1957) and Rivera's wife, the artist Frida Kahlo. 207, [4] pp, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Tears to spine and corners of binding. Library ink stamps.
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Manuscripts and Autographs, Archives, Hebrew Literature and Periodicals, Yiddish Literature
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![Basni Krilov, oder Krilovs fabeln (Meshalim) in nayn abtaylungen [Krilov's fables in nine parts]. Translated from Russian by](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale45-public/201.jpg "Krylov's Fables - Vilnius, 1879 - Yiddish Edition")
Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Basni Krilov, oder Krilovs fabeln (Meshalim) in nayn abtaylungen [Krilov's fables in nine parts]. Translated from Russian by Zvi Hirsh Hacohen Raykherson. Published and printed by Yehudah Leib Eliezer Lipman. Vilnius, 1879. Two parts. Yiddish.
Krylov's fables, translated into Yiddish by Zvi Hirsh Hacohen Raykherson. This edition is the first comprehensive edition of the fables translated into Yiddish. Two booklets (part one and two), bound together. Supposedly no other booklets have been printed. [2] leaves, 156, [1] pp; [2] leaves, [1] leaf (half-title page in Russian), IV-V pp, [1], 4-166, [1]. 15 cm. Good condition. Stains (some dark), tears. Damages to cover. Ink stamps. Ex-library copy.
Krylov's fables, translated into Yiddish by Zvi Hirsh Hacohen Raykherson. This edition is the first comprehensive edition of the fables translated into Yiddish. Two booklets (part one and two), bound together. Supposedly no other booklets have been printed. [2] leaves, 156, [1] pp; [2] leaves, [1] leaf (half-title page in Russian), IV-V pp, [1], 4-166, [1]. 15 cm. Good condition. Stains (some dark), tears. Damages to cover. Ink stamps. Ex-library copy.
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![[Biblia cum Concordantiis Veteris et Novi Testamenti], the Bible and the New Testament. Venice: Lucantonio Giunta, 1519. Lati](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale45-public/202_1.JPG "The Bible and the New Testament - Venice, 1519 - Woodcuts")
![[Biblia cum Concordantiis Veteris et Novi Testamenti], the Bible and the New Testament. Venice: Lucantonio Giunta, 1519. Lati](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale45-public/202_2.JPG "The Bible and the New Testament - Venice, 1519 - Woodcuts")
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
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[Biblia cum Concordantiis Veteris et Novi Testamenti], the Bible and the New Testament. Venice: Lucantonio Giunta, 1519. Latin.
Early printing (post-incunabula) of the bible and the new testament in Latin. Adorned with about 200 impressive woodcut vignettes and two full-page woodcuts: one (appears twice in the book) depicts the six days of creation; signed Z.A [initials of the Venetian artist Zoan Andrea Vavassore]. The second depicts the "Adoration of the Shepherds".
[28], 532 (mispaginated, should be: 512), [55] leaves. Missing: [2] leaves in the beginning of the book (title page and first page) and [1] last leaf (blank?). Volume, 16.5 cm. Ancient leather and wood covers, remnants of shell-like clasps and embossed decorations. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming. Restored tears to last leaves (with damage to text). Worn binding, with tears to edges and to spine. Front endpaper detached.
Early printing (post-incunabula) of the bible and the new testament in Latin. Adorned with about 200 impressive woodcut vignettes and two full-page woodcuts: one (appears twice in the book) depicts the six days of creation; signed Z.A [initials of the Venetian artist Zoan Andrea Vavassore]. The second depicts the "Adoration of the Shepherds".
[28], 532 (mispaginated, should be: 512), [55] leaves. Missing: [2] leaves in the beginning of the book (title page and first page) and [1] last leaf (blank?). Volume, 16.5 cm. Ancient leather and wood covers, remnants of shell-like clasps and embossed decorations. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming. Restored tears to last leaves (with damage to text). Worn binding, with tears to edges and to spine. Front endpaper detached.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $1,300
Sold for: $1,625
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The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New, newly translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. By His Majesty's special command, appointed to be read in churches. Oxford: John Baskett, 1716-1717. Two parts bound together. English.
A magnificent large format edition of the Bible, with dozens of fine engravings depicting various scenes from the Old and the New Testament.
In 1709 John Baskett purchased the exclusive patent to print Bibles in England. This edition of the Bible is Baskett’s most important work, highly regarded for its large, elegant type and the detailed engravings which accompany the text. Due to numerous misprints, this edition is referred to as "A Baskett full of Errors". Volume, 54 cm. Good condition. Stains. Professionally restored tears. Exquisite leather binding with gilded decorations, slightly damaged (lower part of spine is torn), gilt edges. Ex-Libris label ono inner side of front cover.
From the collection of Haim Hefer.
A magnificent large format edition of the Bible, with dozens of fine engravings depicting various scenes from the Old and the New Testament.
In 1709 John Baskett purchased the exclusive patent to print Bibles in England. This edition of the Bible is Baskett’s most important work, highly regarded for its large, elegant type and the detailed engravings which accompany the text. Due to numerous misprints, this edition is referred to as "A Baskett full of Errors". Volume, 54 cm. Good condition. Stains. Professionally restored tears. Exquisite leather binding with gilded decorations, slightly damaged (lower part of spine is torn), gilt edges. Ex-Libris label ono inner side of front cover.
From the collection of Haim Hefer.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $400
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Vetus Testamentum Hebraicum, cum variis lectionibus. Edidit Benjaminus Kennicott. Oxford: E. Typographeo Clarendonaino, 1776-1780. With: Dissertatio generalis in Vetus Testamentum Hebraicum cum variis lectionibus. Oxford, 1780 (separate title page). Two volumes. Latin and Hebrew.
A critical edition of the Bible, edited by Benjamin Kennicott (1718-1783) an English churchman and Hebraist.
Hebrew and Latin text, showing textual variations. At the end of the second volume, an additional essay - "Dissertatio generalis" [General Dissertation] - findings of a comprehensive study by Kennicott comparing textual variations of Hebrew and Samaritan manuscripts.
This edition of the bible is one of the earliest critical editions, based on many years of research and collation of various manuscripts.
Volume A: XXIII, [1 blank page], VIII, 684, [1] pp. Volume B: [4], 732; 129, [1 blank page], [6] pp, 42.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor creases and tears. Original leather bindings, somewhat damaged. Restored spines. Ex-Libris labels. Ex-Library copies.
A critical edition of the Bible, edited by Benjamin Kennicott (1718-1783) an English churchman and Hebraist.
Hebrew and Latin text, showing textual variations. At the end of the second volume, an additional essay - "Dissertatio generalis" [General Dissertation] - findings of a comprehensive study by Kennicott comparing textual variations of Hebrew and Samaritan manuscripts.
This edition of the bible is one of the earliest critical editions, based on many years of research and collation of various manuscripts.
Volume A: XXIII, [1 blank page], VIII, 684, [1] pp. Volume B: [4], 732; 129, [1 blank page], [6] pp, 42.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor creases and tears. Original leather bindings, somewhat damaged. Restored spines. Ex-Libris labels. Ex-Library copies.
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