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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Der Rabbi von Bacherach, Heinrich Heine, mit Originallithographien von Max Liebermann. Berlin: Propyläen, 1923. German.
"The Rabbi of Bacharach", written by Heine following the Damascus Blood Libel of 1840, with 34 lithographs by Max Liebermann. Copy number 77 out of an edition of 100 copies. The book includes two copies of each of the 17 lithographs accompanying the text; one copy out of each pair is printed on Japanese paper and signed in pencil by Liebermann. Yellow leather binding with a black medallion embossed on the front binding (with an illustration of the Tablets of the Law and a Star of David). Top edges gilt.
58, [6] pp., 34 cm. Good condition. Foxing. Stains to spine.
"The Rabbi of Bacharach", written by Heine following the Damascus Blood Libel of 1840, with 34 lithographs by Max Liebermann. Copy number 77 out of an edition of 100 copies. The book includes two copies of each of the 17 lithographs accompanying the text; one copy out of each pair is printed on Japanese paper and signed in pencil by Liebermann. Yellow leather binding with a black medallion embossed on the front binding (with an illustration of the Tablets of the Law and a Star of David). Top edges gilt.
58, [6] pp., 34 cm. Good condition. Foxing. Stains to spine.
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March 16, 2016
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Der Rabbi von Bacherach, by Heinrich Heine. Berlin: Euphorion, 1921. German.
Five woodcuts by Joseph Budko, accompanying Heinrich Heine's story written following the 1840 Damascus Blood Libel. The initials and title page (woodcut) are also designed by Budko. Copy no. 45 out of an edition of 120 copies, with Budko's signature, in pencil, on four woodcuts and on the title page (in all, 320 copies were printed). Bound in a luxurious leather binding (made by Euphorion Einband, Hübel & Denck, Leipzig) with an inlay of leather pieces in a different color and gold decorations.
88, [2] pp., 19 cm. Good condition. Damage to binding. Top edges gilt.
Five woodcuts by Joseph Budko, accompanying Heinrich Heine's story written following the 1840 Damascus Blood Libel. The initials and title page (woodcut) are also designed by Budko. Copy no. 45 out of an edition of 120 copies, with Budko's signature, in pencil, on four woodcuts and on the title page (in all, 320 copies were printed). Bound in a luxurious leather binding (made by Euphorion Einband, Hübel & Denck, Leipzig) with an inlay of leather pieces in a different color and gold decorations.
88, [2] pp., 19 cm. Good condition. Damage to binding. Top edges gilt.
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![Max Liebermann, Neun Steinzeichnungen [Max Liebermann, nine lithographs]. Berlin: Bruno Cassirer, 1926. German.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Max Liebermann, Neun Steinzeichnungen [Max Liebermann, nine lithographs]. Berlin: Bruno Cassirer, 1926. German.
Portfolio with eight lithographs by Max Liebermann, signed in pencil. The ninth lithograph is printed, in color, on the front of the vellum portfolio. Copy no. 9 from an edition of 60 copies.
[4] pages + [8] plates, 43 cm. Good condition.
Portfolio with eight lithographs by Max Liebermann, signed in pencil. The ninth lithograph is printed, in color, on the front of the vellum portfolio. Copy no. 9 from an edition of 60 copies.
[4] pages + [8] plates, 43 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Effi Briest, Theodor Fontane; mit Steinzeichnungen von Max Liebermann [Effi Briest, by Theodor Fontane. With lithographs by Max Liebermann]. [Berlin: Maximilian-Gesellschaft, 1926]. German.
The novel “Effi Briest” by Theodor Fontane. With twenty lithographs by Max Liebermann, incorporated in the text, and another lithograph on a separate page, signed in pencil by Liebermann. Copy no. 169 out of an edition of 325 copies, a gift to the members of the Maximilian-Gesellschaft Society of Book Lovers. Bound in luxurious gilt-tooled vellum binding.
[1], 313, [2] pp., 27 cm. Very good condition.
The novel “Effi Briest” by Theodor Fontane. With twenty lithographs by Max Liebermann, incorporated in the text, and another lithograph on a separate page, signed in pencil by Liebermann. Copy no. 169 out of an edition of 325 copies, a gift to the members of the Maximilian-Gesellschaft Society of Book Lovers. Bound in luxurious gilt-tooled vellum binding.
[1], 313, [2] pp., 27 cm. Very good condition.
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![Allerlei absonderliche Tiere, 40 Bilderbogen [All kinds of strange animals, 40 picture leaves], by Uriel Birnbaum. Vienna: St](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/461.jpg "\"Strange Animals\" – illustrations by Uriel Birnbaum – Vienna, 1920s")
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March 16, 2016
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Allerlei absonderliche Tiere, 40 Bilderbogen [All kinds of strange animals, 40 picture leaves], by Uriel Birnbaum. Vienna: Steyrermühl, [ca. 1926]. German.
A book comprising forty illustration leafs by Uriel Birnbaum, originally published in the Viennese weekly for children "Der Regenbogen" [rainbow], for which Birnbaum worked in the years 1925-1926. The illustrations (in German: Bilderbogen), are in the format of comic strip - each one is divided into six rectangles telling a story through pictures (each leaf about a different animal). Below each picture is a rhymed text in German.
OCLC lists one copy only.
83, [1] pages, 34 cm. Good condition. Some stains and damages. Tear on one leaf. Title page partly detached. Damages and stains on cover, tears on spine. Ownership ink stamps on two leaves. Deleted ink stamp on front cover.
A book comprising forty illustration leafs by Uriel Birnbaum, originally published in the Viennese weekly for children "Der Regenbogen" [rainbow], for which Birnbaum worked in the years 1925-1926. The illustrations (in German: Bilderbogen), are in the format of comic strip - each one is divided into six rectangles telling a story through pictures (each leaf about a different animal). Below each picture is a rhymed text in German.
OCLC lists one copy only.
83, [1] pages, 34 cm. Good condition. Some stains and damages. Tear on one leaf. Title page partly detached. Damages and stains on cover, tears on spine. Ownership ink stamps on two leaves. Deleted ink stamp on front cover.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Weltuntergang. Zwölf Original-Lithographien und lithographiertes Titelblatt von Uriel Birnbaum mit einem Einleitungssonett des Künstlers [End of the World, a dozen original lithographs and a title page in lithographic printing by Uriel Birnbaum, with a sonnet by the artist]. Vienna: Carl Konegen, 1921. German.
"End of the World", portfolio with a dozen lithographs by Uriel Birnbaum, accompanied by a sonnet composed by him. Copy no. 119 from an edition of 150 numbered copies. The lithographs and the illustrated title page as well as the sonnet leaf (also in lithographic printing) are signed by Birnbaum in pencil.
Uriel Birnbaum (1894-1956), expressionist painter, author and poet, born in Vienna. Son of the Zionist philosopher Nathan Birnbaum.
[15] plates, 48 cm. Portfolio: 36X50 cm. Good condition. Creases and folds around the margins of the plates, some stains. Worn portfolio, with tears. Ex-Libris and library ink-stamp on the portfolio.
"End of the World", portfolio with a dozen lithographs by Uriel Birnbaum, accompanied by a sonnet composed by him. Copy no. 119 from an edition of 150 numbered copies. The lithographs and the illustrated title page as well as the sonnet leaf (also in lithographic printing) are signed by Birnbaum in pencil.
Uriel Birnbaum (1894-1956), expressionist painter, author and poet, born in Vienna. Son of the Zionist philosopher Nathan Birnbaum.
[15] plates, 48 cm. Portfolio: 36X50 cm. Good condition. Creases and folds around the margins of the plates, some stains. Worn portfolio, with tears. Ex-Libris and library ink-stamp on the portfolio.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $800
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Der Bildermann, Steinzeichnungen für des deutsche Volk. Berlin: Paul Cassirer, 1916. German.
Volume with 18 issues of the periodical printed in lithographic printing, which contains lithographs of works by the most important artists of the period. No other issues were printed.
In addition to the issues, the volume contains eight poetry pages (Lieder des Bildermann) which were published in the periodical and ten pages of a supplements (beilage).
Among the artists whose works were published in this periodical – Max Liebermann, Erich Hekel, Käthe Kollwitz, Oscar Kokoshka and others. Among the writers – Elsa Lasker Schuller, Max Brod, Stefan Zweig and Erich Mühsam.
[110] pp, 35 cm. Good condition. Some foxing. Piece of title page missing (preceding the first issue). Binding with parchment spine.
Volume with 18 issues of the periodical printed in lithographic printing, which contains lithographs of works by the most important artists of the period. No other issues were printed.
In addition to the issues, the volume contains eight poetry pages (Lieder des Bildermann) which were published in the periodical and ten pages of a supplements (beilage).
Among the artists whose works were published in this periodical – Max Liebermann, Erich Hekel, Käthe Kollwitz, Oscar Kokoshka and others. Among the writers – Elsa Lasker Schuller, Max Brod, Stefan Zweig and Erich Mühsam.
[110] pp, 35 cm. Good condition. Some foxing. Piece of title page missing (preceding the first issue). Binding with parchment spine.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
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Kriegszeit Künstlerflugblätter Wochenschrif. Berlin: Paul Cassirer, 1914-1916. German.
Kriegszeit ("Wartime"), an entire set of the journal published in Berlin during World War I. The journal was edited by two Jews - Paul Cassirer, an editor, publisher and gallery owner who was an important figure in the dissemination of modern art in the early twentieth century, and Alfred Gold, a Viennese writer, historian and art critic. Kriegszeit was published as a weekly until issue no. 50, and thereafter twice a month until its publication was ceased.
Printed entirely in lithographic printing, 4 pages per issue, and including works dealing exclusively with war. The journal includes some 200 lithographs in all.
Artists whose lithographs were published include Ernst Barlach, Max Beckmann, Rudolf Grossman, Käthe Kollwitz, Max Liebermann, Hans Meid and Max Slevogt. Issue no. 6 is devoted entirely to the works of Max Liebermann.
Issues 1-40 are bound together. Issues 41-65 are held in a portfolio as separate issues. 48 cm. Good condition.
Kriegszeit ("Wartime"), an entire set of the journal published in Berlin during World War I. The journal was edited by two Jews - Paul Cassirer, an editor, publisher and gallery owner who was an important figure in the dissemination of modern art in the early twentieth century, and Alfred Gold, a Viennese writer, historian and art critic. Kriegszeit was published as a weekly until issue no. 50, and thereafter twice a month until its publication was ceased.
Printed entirely in lithographic printing, 4 pages per issue, and including works dealing exclusively with war. The journal includes some 200 lithographs in all.
Artists whose lithographs were published include Ernst Barlach, Max Beckmann, Rudolf Grossman, Käthe Kollwitz, Max Liebermann, Hans Meid and Max Slevogt. Issue no. 6 is devoted entirely to the works of Max Liebermann.
Issues 1-40 are bound together. Issues 41-65 are held in a portfolio as separate issues. 48 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $600
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Marsyas. Eine Zweimonatsschrift. Berlin: Heinrich Hochstim, 1917-1919. German.
Art and literature bimonthly. Six issues with additional Ankündigung (announcement) issue. Entire set. Numbered copy, 173/235, each issue signed by the publisher Hochstim.
Published writers include Franz Kafka, Alfred Döblin, Hermann Hesse and Hugo von Hofmannsthal.
Artists whose works appear in the journal include Max Pechstein, Michel Fingesten, Hans Meid, Rudolf Grossmann, Willi Geiger, Willi Jaeckel and Robert Genin.
In total the set contains 86 engravings and lithographs, 19 of them signed - two by Pechstein and the others by Genin, Meid, Grossmann, Fingesten, Jaeckel and others.
224, 11 pp., 39 cm. Good overall condition. Damage and small tears to some of the bindings. Light stains, mostly to bindings and first pages. Light moisture damage to the binding of the first issue. Dampstaining to Ankündigung issue.
Art and literature bimonthly. Six issues with additional Ankündigung (announcement) issue. Entire set. Numbered copy, 173/235, each issue signed by the publisher Hochstim.
Published writers include Franz Kafka, Alfred Döblin, Hermann Hesse and Hugo von Hofmannsthal.
Artists whose works appear in the journal include Max Pechstein, Michel Fingesten, Hans Meid, Rudolf Grossmann, Willi Geiger, Willi Jaeckel and Robert Genin.
In total the set contains 86 engravings and lithographs, 19 of them signed - two by Pechstein and the others by Genin, Meid, Grossmann, Fingesten, Jaeckel and others.
224, 11 pp., 39 cm. Good overall condition. Damage and small tears to some of the bindings. Light stains, mostly to bindings and first pages. Light moisture damage to the binding of the first issue. Dampstaining to Ankündigung issue.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Wieland, Deutsche Wochenschrift für Kunst und Literatur. Berlin: Wieland Verlag Julius Bard, 1915-1916. German.
A volume of the first year issues of "Wieland", a German art and literature weekly, published during World War I. The journal's entire revenue was donated to the Red Cross. Issues 1-52 (some doubled). 44 booklets in all.
Writers include: Gerhard Hauptmann, Hermann Hesse, Lotte von Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Arthur Silbergleit and Jakob Wasermann.
Artists whose works appear in the journal include Erich Büttner, Lyonel Feininger, Max Liebermann, Emil Orlik and Hermann Struck.
Volume 33 cm. Good condition. Slightly brittle paper.
A volume of the first year issues of "Wieland", a German art and literature weekly, published during World War I. The journal's entire revenue was donated to the Red Cross. Issues 1-52 (some doubled). 44 booklets in all.
Writers include: Gerhard Hauptmann, Hermann Hesse, Lotte von Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Arthur Silbergleit and Jakob Wasermann.
Artists whose works appear in the journal include Erich Büttner, Lyonel Feininger, Max Liebermann, Emil Orlik and Hermann Struck.
Volume 33 cm. Good condition. Slightly brittle paper.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Special issue of the periodical Kunst und Verleger ("Art and the Publisher"). Berlin, 1922. Year 50, issue no. 1. German.
An issue published on the occasion of the 50th birthday of Bruno Cassirer, the influential Jewish Berlin gallery owner. Numbered copy, 31/100.
Includes a signed etching by Max Liebermann and three lithographs by artists Emil Orlik, Rudolf Grossman and Lovis Corinth.
26 pp., 32 cm. Damage with loss to sheet margins of Lieberman's etching, without damage to etching. Slightly worn binding, small tears to margins.
An issue published on the occasion of the 50th birthday of Bruno Cassirer, the influential Jewish Berlin gallery owner. Numbered copy, 31/100.
Includes a signed etching by Max Liebermann and three lithographs by artists Emil Orlik, Rudolf Grossman and Lovis Corinth.
26 pp., 32 cm. Damage with loss to sheet margins of Lieberman's etching, without damage to etching. Slightly worn binding, small tears to margins.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Das Graphische Jahr Fritz Gurlitt II - Die Graphischen Techniken Und Ihre Druckverfahren [Graphic Techniques and their Printing Process], by Reinhold Hoberg. Berlin: Fritz Gurlitt, 1923. German.
An essay on the various printmaking techniques, with reproductions of works and 15 original prints (etchings, lithographs and woodcuts) by Jacob Steinhardt, Lovis Corinth, Charlotte Berend-Corinth, Felix Meseck, Willi Geiger, Willi Jaeckel, Rudolf Grossmann, Otto Schoff, Paula Wimmer and others; all signed in pencil by the artists. The book is bound in a fine vellum binding printed with a lithograph by Hans Meid. Copy no. 30 out of an edition of 50 signed copies (a total of 1,000 numbered copies were printed).
[14], 19-175, [4] pp. + [15] plates, 29 cm. Good condition. Ex-libris.
An essay on the various printmaking techniques, with reproductions of works and 15 original prints (etchings, lithographs and woodcuts) by Jacob Steinhardt, Lovis Corinth, Charlotte Berend-Corinth, Felix Meseck, Willi Geiger, Willi Jaeckel, Rudolf Grossmann, Otto Schoff, Paula Wimmer and others; all signed in pencil by the artists. The book is bound in a fine vellum binding printed with a lithograph by Hans Meid. Copy no. 30 out of an edition of 50 signed copies (a total of 1,000 numbered copies were printed).
[14], 19-175, [4] pp. + [15] plates, 29 cm. Good condition. Ex-libris.
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