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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $500
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Menachem Begin, three letters to Shalom Dov [Dover] Wolpo. Jerusalem, 1973-1982.
Printed on official stationery of the Prime Minister and the Knesset, signed by Begin.
Responses to letters dealing with politics and policy, sent to Begin by Rabbi Shalom Dover Wolpo, head of Machon HaRambam HaShalem, chairman of "Eretz Israel Shelanu" movement, head of "HaMateh HaOlami leHatzalat Ha'am VeHa'aretz" and activist supporting "Greater Eretz Israel". In a letter dated March 1982 Begin writes: "We shall not allow, under any condition, the establishment of a Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria and Gaza. Jerusalem is forever one city, the capital of Israel, and is not dividable, directly or indirectly…" 3 letters, ca. 21 cm. Condition varies (tears at margins of one of the letters; filing holes on all of the letters).
Printed on official stationery of the Prime Minister and the Knesset, signed by Begin.
Responses to letters dealing with politics and policy, sent to Begin by Rabbi Shalom Dover Wolpo, head of Machon HaRambam HaShalem, chairman of "Eretz Israel Shelanu" movement, head of "HaMateh HaOlami leHatzalat Ha'am VeHa'aretz" and activist supporting "Greater Eretz Israel". In a letter dated March 1982 Begin writes: "We shall not allow, under any condition, the establishment of a Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria and Gaza. Jerusalem is forever one city, the capital of Israel, and is not dividable, directly or indirectly…" 3 letters, ca. 21 cm. Condition varies (tears at margins of one of the letters; filing holes on all of the letters).
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
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Photocopy of a handwritten speech. The speech was delivered by Menachem Begin during an event held in Alexandria, Egypt, April 2, 1979, about one week after the Israel-Egypt Peace Agreement ceremony. English.
On the first page of the photocopy, appears Menachem Begin's signature, "M. Begin", in blue ink, in Hebrew and in English. Enclosed is a letter of authenticity from the Jabotinsky Institute. [4] leaves 30.5 cm. Very good condition.
On the first page of the photocopy, appears Menachem Begin's signature, "M. Begin", in blue ink, in Hebrew and in English. Enclosed is a letter of authenticity from the Jabotinsky Institute. [4] leaves 30.5 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Where and How the War was Fought, an Armchair Tour of the American Revolution, by William J. Casey. New-York: William Morrow & Company, 1976. English.
A handwritten dedication by the author, William J. Casey, Director of CIA, appears on the endpaper: "To Mr. Bendor in appreciation of the relationship between our services".
William J. Casey (1913-1987), served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States, during the years 1981-1987.
Avraham Shalom Bendor (1928-2014) joined the Israel Security Agency in 1950. In 1952 he was appointed as head of the operations unit in Jerusalem, and in 1954 was sent abroad by the "Mossad". Shalom Bendor served as deputy commander of the mission to capture Adolf Eichman, and was later appointed as head of a department in the "Mossad" and head of an Operations Department in the Israel Security Agency. In 1980 he was appointed as head of the Israel Security Agency, a post he held until 1986, when he was obliged to retire due to his involvement in the "Bus 300 Affair". 352 pp, 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
A handwritten dedication by the author, William J. Casey, Director of CIA, appears on the endpaper: "To Mr. Bendor in appreciation of the relationship between our services".
William J. Casey (1913-1987), served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States, during the years 1981-1987.
Avraham Shalom Bendor (1928-2014) joined the Israel Security Agency in 1950. In 1952 he was appointed as head of the operations unit in Jerusalem, and in 1954 was sent abroad by the "Mossad". Shalom Bendor served as deputy commander of the mission to capture Adolf Eichman, and was later appointed as head of a department in the "Mossad" and head of an Operations Department in the Israel Security Agency. In 1980 he was appointed as head of the Israel Security Agency, a post he held until 1986, when he was obliged to retire due to his involvement in the "Bus 300 Affair". 352 pp, 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $600
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Bible. Lebanon, 1966. Arabic.
Preceding the title page appears a citation from the Book of Isaiah and a signature by Aharon Yariv (Arabic). Attached is a letter on Chief of Staff stationery, handwritten by Yariv, to General Mohamed Gamasi (English), December 13, 1973.
General Mohamed Abdel Ghani el Gamasi was, a senior Egyptian commander during the Yom Kippur War and head of the Egyptian staff for the negotiations with Israel which led to disengagement of forces, prisoners' exchange, and other security arrangements. The agreement led to the disengagement between Israel in Egypt in January 1974.
Aharon Yariv was an Israeli politician and general. From 1964 to 1972, he was head of Aman, the IDF’s military intelligence. During the October War of 1973 he led the Israeli military delegation at the Kilometer 101 talks with Egypt’s General Mohamed Abdel Ghani el-Gamasy which endeavoured to bring about a military disengagement treaty.
Heavy volume, 24.5 cm. Binding partly detached.
Preceding the title page appears a citation from the Book of Isaiah and a signature by Aharon Yariv (Arabic). Attached is a letter on Chief of Staff stationery, handwritten by Yariv, to General Mohamed Gamasi (English), December 13, 1973.
General Mohamed Abdel Ghani el Gamasi was, a senior Egyptian commander during the Yom Kippur War and head of the Egyptian staff for the negotiations with Israel which led to disengagement of forces, prisoners' exchange, and other security arrangements. The agreement led to the disengagement between Israel in Egypt in January 1974.
Aharon Yariv was an Israeli politician and general. From 1964 to 1972, he was head of Aman, the IDF’s military intelligence. During the October War of 1973 he led the Israeli military delegation at the Kilometer 101 talks with Egypt’s General Mohamed Abdel Ghani el-Gamasy which endeavoured to bring about a military disengagement treaty.
Heavy volume, 24.5 cm. Binding partly detached.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
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Sold for: $275
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I Heard the Wall Singing Volume 2, 1968.
Signature and dedication by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach (in pen) on the reverse of the record's cover. 31.5 cm, very good condition. Record in original cover.
Signature and dedication by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach (in pen) on the reverse of the record's cover. 31.5 cm, very good condition. Record in original cover.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
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Prof. Yeshayahu Leibowitz, letter concerning "Neturei Karta" and the Haredi congregation. [Jerusalem], September 1992.
Typewritten (with minor corrections in pen) on official stationery of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Hand signed by Leibowitz.
In the letter, Leibowitz refers to the criticism towards “Neturei Karta" and the Haredi congregation voiced by the addressee, Yochai Goren.
"Neturei Karta, and all of the Haredi public, 'live here a twentieth century life' (your words) just like you, in every manner - biologic or sociologic - that one can attribute to 'life'…it is possible that they are pleased with their lives more than many others whom you call 'modern'. However their life style is different from yours, and naively, bordering on insolence - you determine that your life is the human norm, and they digress…objectively the only difference is that you are part of a majority and they are a minority - notwithstanding the intellectual or moral difference…”.
Prof. Yeshayahu Leibowitz (1902-1994), a scientist and intellectual, one of the most important Jewish philosophers of the 20th century and a harsh political and social critic. For decades Leibowitz was involved in research and teaching in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the areas of science and humanities - chemistry and neurophysiology, history and philosophy of science and more. Leaf, 21 cm. Good condition. Minor damages, folding marks and creases.
Typewritten (with minor corrections in pen) on official stationery of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Hand signed by Leibowitz.
In the letter, Leibowitz refers to the criticism towards “Neturei Karta" and the Haredi congregation voiced by the addressee, Yochai Goren.
"Neturei Karta, and all of the Haredi public, 'live here a twentieth century life' (your words) just like you, in every manner - biologic or sociologic - that one can attribute to 'life'…it is possible that they are pleased with their lives more than many others whom you call 'modern'. However their life style is different from yours, and naively, bordering on insolence - you determine that your life is the human norm, and they digress…objectively the only difference is that you are part of a majority and they are a minority - notwithstanding the intellectual or moral difference…”.
Prof. Yeshayahu Leibowitz (1902-1994), a scientist and intellectual, one of the most important Jewish philosophers of the 20th century and a harsh political and social critic. For decades Leibowitz was involved in research and teaching in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the areas of science and humanities - chemistry and neurophysiology, history and philosophy of science and more. Leaf, 21 cm. Good condition. Minor damages, folding marks and creases.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Fourteen booklets by Ya'akov Reifmann, 1843 through ca. 1888.
Bound in two volumes. First volume contains the following compositions: Sanhedrin, Ken-Zipor, Pesher Davar, Mo'adei Erev, Imrot Ya'akov, Ma'amar Hovot Ha-Av leBno, Toldot Rabeinu Zerahia Halevi, Tavnit HaBayit; second volume: Ma'amar Or Boker, Minhat Zikaron, Ru'ach Hadasha, Kol Mevasser, Ma'amar Hut HaMeshulash, Meshiv Davar.
Reifmann (1818-1894) - rabbi, author and self-learned scholar. Reifmann published dozens of books and articles dealing with Jewish history, biblical studies and other topics. One of the first Maskilim in his area. In 1836 arrived in Szczecin and heralded the ideas of Haskalah there.
Dedications handwritten by the author appear on two booklets. 19 and 21.5 cm. volumes. Poor condition. Detached leaves. Tears. Detached booklets. Ex-library copies.
Bound in two volumes. First volume contains the following compositions: Sanhedrin, Ken-Zipor, Pesher Davar, Mo'adei Erev, Imrot Ya'akov, Ma'amar Hovot Ha-Av leBno, Toldot Rabeinu Zerahia Halevi, Tavnit HaBayit; second volume: Ma'amar Or Boker, Minhat Zikaron, Ru'ach Hadasha, Kol Mevasser, Ma'amar Hut HaMeshulash, Meshiv Davar.
Reifmann (1818-1894) - rabbi, author and self-learned scholar. Reifmann published dozens of books and articles dealing with Jewish history, biblical studies and other topics. One of the first Maskilim in his area. In 1836 arrived in Szczecin and heralded the ideas of Haskalah there.
Dedications handwritten by the author appear on two booklets. 19 and 21.5 cm. volumes. Poor condition. Detached leaves. Tears. Detached booklets. Ex-library copies.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
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"Haboker Or", "And in the light walk those of Israel who wish to improve and gain knowledge," published by Avraham Ber Hacohen Gottlober. Lemberg, [1876-1877].
Volume of first and second year issues. First year: issues 1-6. Second year, issues 1-6 (two are double).
The literary monthly was founded as a counter-balance to "HaShachar", Peretz Smolenskin's periodical. In 1874-1875 Smolenskin started to publish in his monthly the composition "Et LaTa'at", attacking fiercely Berlin's Haskalah founded by Moshe Mendelsohn. Gottlober, a moderate intellectual of the old generation, felt obliged to defend the honor of the father of the Hebrew Haskalah Movement, and his periodical served as a stage to those who supported him in his fight against Smolenskin. 440, [2] pp, 352, [2] pp. Several of the pages are bound out of place. 22 cm. volume. Fair condition. Wear. Detached leaves. Tears at margins of leaves. Worn binding. Ex-library copy.
Volume of first and second year issues. First year: issues 1-6. Second year, issues 1-6 (two are double).
The literary monthly was founded as a counter-balance to "HaShachar", Peretz Smolenskin's periodical. In 1874-1875 Smolenskin started to publish in his monthly the composition "Et LaTa'at", attacking fiercely Berlin's Haskalah founded by Moshe Mendelsohn. Gottlober, a moderate intellectual of the old generation, felt obliged to defend the honor of the father of the Hebrew Haskalah Movement, and his periodical served as a stage to those who supported him in his fight against Smolenskin. 440, [2] pp, 352, [2] pp. Several of the pages are bound out of place. 22 cm. volume. Fair condition. Wear. Detached leaves. Tears at margins of leaves. Worn binding. Ex-library copy.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
Opening: $400
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Ivri Anochi, weekly edited by Baruch Werber. Volume of first and second year issues. Lemberg (Lvov) and Brody, April 1865-August 1866.
• First year: Issues no. 1-24. Including an introduction leaf, "Moda'a LeBeit Israel". • Second year: issues no. 1-33 and supplement ("Tashlumei HaShana") numbered 34.
The weekly "Ivri Anochi" was published in Galicia (first in Lemberg and then in Brody) in the years 1865-1890. At first it was edited by Haskalah scholar Baruch Werber, and later by his son. The weekly included essays about the Jewish people, science, reports about Jewish congregations throughout the world, and more. The weekly magazine served as an important stage for the Haskalah movement in Galicia, and conducted debates with other periodicals of the time.
Volume, 24 cm. Issue no. 2 of the first year is incomplete. Different title page for second year issues. Good-fair condition. Creases, stains and tears. Damaged and loose binding. Handwritten dedication on first page. Ex-library copy.
• First year: Issues no. 1-24. Including an introduction leaf, "Moda'a LeBeit Israel". • Second year: issues no. 1-33 and supplement ("Tashlumei HaShana") numbered 34.
The weekly "Ivri Anochi" was published in Galicia (first in Lemberg and then in Brody) in the years 1865-1890. At first it was edited by Haskalah scholar Baruch Werber, and later by his son. The weekly included essays about the Jewish people, science, reports about Jewish congregations throughout the world, and more. The weekly magazine served as an important stage for the Haskalah movement in Galicia, and conducted debates with other periodicals of the time.
Volume, 24 cm. Issue no. 2 of the first year is incomplete. Different title page for second year issues. Good-fair condition. Creases, stains and tears. Damaged and loose binding. Handwritten dedication on first page. Ex-library copy.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
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"Hachoker [The Researcher], periodical dedicated to Jewish studies, published monthly by Yitzchak Shlomo Fuchs in Paris". Krakow, [1891-1894].
First year: issues no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6, 7-8, 12. Second year: issues no. 1, 2, 3. Some of the issues are missing their wrappers. Wrappers of the first year issues are bound together following the issues.
The editor, Yitzchak Shlomo Fuchs (1862-1895), served for some time as editor of "HaMagid"; focused on Jewish studies and in particular Jewish literature of the middle ages. His periodical, "Hachoker", served for publishing many of his writings. Fuchs committed suicide at the age of 33. 345 pp. + index + wrappers; 100 pp, 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Ex-library copy.
First year: issues no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6, 7-8, 12. Second year: issues no. 1, 2, 3. Some of the issues are missing their wrappers. Wrappers of the first year issues are bound together following the issues.
The editor, Yitzchak Shlomo Fuchs (1862-1895), served for some time as editor of "HaMagid"; focused on Jewish studies and in particular Jewish literature of the middle ages. His periodical, "Hachoker", served for publishing many of his writings. Fuchs committed suicide at the age of 33. 345 pp. + index + wrappers; 100 pp, 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Ex-library copy.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
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HaMagid - "telling Ya'akov (the Jewish people) news from all parts of the world among all nations whatever is pleasant and worthy for every Jew to know - for his benefit and for the benefit of the lovely Hebrew language", edited by Eliezer Lipman Silberman. Lyck, 1856-1860.
Two volumes. • First volume: first year, issues no. 1-54. Second year, issues no. 1-50. • Second volume: Third year, issues no. 1-49. Fourth year, issues no. 1-50. Accompanied by an additional volume of second year issues, with 50 issues.
"HaMagid" was the first weekly paper in the history of Hebrew press. The first issue was published in June 1856, just before the holiday of Shavu'ot, in the town of Lyck, in East Prussia (present day Ełk in north-east Poland). When it was first published the words "newspaper" or "weekly" in Hebrew have not yet been invented and the journal was defined as "Letter of history". The aim of the weekly was to publish news from around the world and from the Jewish world, but it also included poems and scientific articles as well as various viewpoints and opinions. Leading Jewish authors and intellectuals of the nineteenth century wrote for the paper. At its peak 1,800 copies were distributed, but the copies were handed over from one reader to the next so that the final number of readers is unknown. To reach a wider public, the paper avoided radical viewpoints and hence its moderate nature. The paper supported the resettling of the Land of Israel and the Zionist Movement.
Three volumes, 35 cm. Condition varies. Ex-library copies.
Two volumes. • First volume: first year, issues no. 1-54. Second year, issues no. 1-50. • Second volume: Third year, issues no. 1-49. Fourth year, issues no. 1-50. Accompanied by an additional volume of second year issues, with 50 issues.
"HaMagid" was the first weekly paper in the history of Hebrew press. The first issue was published in June 1856, just before the holiday of Shavu'ot, in the town of Lyck, in East Prussia (present day Ełk in north-east Poland). When it was first published the words "newspaper" or "weekly" in Hebrew have not yet been invented and the journal was defined as "Letter of history". The aim of the weekly was to publish news from around the world and from the Jewish world, but it also included poems and scientific articles as well as various viewpoints and opinions. Leading Jewish authors and intellectuals of the nineteenth century wrote for the paper. At its peak 1,800 copies were distributed, but the copies were handed over from one reader to the next so that the final number of readers is unknown. To reach a wider public, the paper avoided radical viewpoints and hence its moderate nature. The paper supported the resettling of the Land of Israel and the Zionist Movement.
Three volumes, 35 cm. Condition varies. Ex-library copies.
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Auction 45 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 3, 2015
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HaMelitz, edited by Alexander Zederbaum and Aharon Yitzchak Goldenblum. Odessa, 1860-1862. Volumes of first and second year issues.
• Volume of first year issues, October 1860 - October 1861: issues no. 1-14, 16-47, 49-50 (two last issues are incomplete at the end).
• Volume of second year issues. October 1861 - October 1862: issues no. 1-50.
"HaMelitz" was the first Hebrew journal in Russia, edited by Alexander Zederboim - a pioneer of Hebrew journalism, who served as the editor until his last day. The paper tried to serve as a channel between Russian authorities and the Jewish communities, and as a bridge between tradition and education through nurturing the ideal of an educated Jew, familiar with his culture as well as with general culture. "HaMelitz" was the journal of intellectual Jews of Eastern Europe and encouraged Hebrew creation, spreading the idea of national revival, and later was the voice of Hibat Zion movement. Two volumes, 30 cm. Condition varies. Volume of first year issues in fair condition. Stains (significant damp staining), tears and creases, tears restored with adhesive tape. Volume of second year issues in good condition. Damp staining. Ex-library copies.
• Volume of first year issues, October 1860 - October 1861: issues no. 1-14, 16-47, 49-50 (two last issues are incomplete at the end).
• Volume of second year issues. October 1861 - October 1862: issues no. 1-50.
"HaMelitz" was the first Hebrew journal in Russia, edited by Alexander Zederboim - a pioneer of Hebrew journalism, who served as the editor until his last day. The paper tried to serve as a channel between Russian authorities and the Jewish communities, and as a bridge between tradition and education through nurturing the ideal of an educated Jew, familiar with his culture as well as with general culture. "HaMelitz" was the journal of intellectual Jews of Eastern Europe and encouraged Hebrew creation, spreading the idea of national revival, and later was the voice of Hibat Zion movement. Two volumes, 30 cm. Condition varies. Volume of first year issues in fair condition. Stains (significant damp staining), tears and creases, tears restored with adhesive tape. Volume of second year issues in good condition. Damp staining. Ex-library copies.
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