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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
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booklet of regulations of Moshav Neve Zedek, established in 1887. Jerusalem: Frumkin, 1890.
Booklet of Regulations of Neve Zedek, the first official Jewish neighborhood established out of Jaffa. At the end of the booklet, on designated leaves, were added signatures of the estate owner who purchased it in 1887, the ink-stamp of "Hevrat Neve Zedek LeBinyan Batim" as well as many inscriptions documenting payments by the estate owner from 1889 till 1896.
16 pp, 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Wear, tears at margins of leaves. Stains. Detached leaves.
Booklet of Regulations of Neve Zedek, the first official Jewish neighborhood established out of Jaffa. At the end of the booklet, on designated leaves, were added signatures of the estate owner who purchased it in 1887, the ink-stamp of "Hevrat Neve Zedek LeBinyan Batim" as well as many inscriptions documenting payments by the estate owner from 1889 till 1896.
16 pp, 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Wear, tears at margins of leaves. Stains. Detached leaves.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
1. A letter from the committee of Petach Tikva, to the Rabbi of "Jaffa and the Moshavot" (Rabbi Kook), December 1905. A request to prevent a certain person from acquiring an estate because he desecrated the Sabbath in public. Ink-stamped with the settlement committee stamp and signed by seven of the settlement members.
2. A letter from the committee of Mazkeret Batya-Ekron, to the rabbi of "Jaffa and the Moshavot", Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Hacohen Kook, 1912. A request addressed to Rabbi Kook, asking him to come and "make peace" after the occurrence of some disputes between the settlement members. Ink-stamped (settlement committee stamp) and signed by thirteen of the settlement members.
3. "Certificate" awarded to Shlomo Wilder confirming that his daughter, from Zichron Ya'akov, is a resident of the Moshavah, and is allowed to marry a young person from Alexandria, 1913. Signed and stamped by Rabbi Gedaliu Kahana, the settlement rabbi; signed by chairman and secretary of the settlement committee, Ink-stamped with the settlement committee stamp and ink-stamped with the stamp of the “Mukhtar” of the settlement (Arabic).
4. A letter from inhabitants of Jaffa "in the suburb of Neve Zedek" to the representatives of Tel-Aviv council, 1914. A protest against approving the establishment of a "cinematograph" - namely "Eden" cinema, established in 1914. With signatures of nineteen "home owners" in Jaffa.
[4] leaves, average size: 27 cm. Fair to good condition.
2. A letter from the committee of Mazkeret Batya-Ekron, to the rabbi of "Jaffa and the Moshavot", Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Hacohen Kook, 1912. A request addressed to Rabbi Kook, asking him to come and "make peace" after the occurrence of some disputes between the settlement members. Ink-stamped (settlement committee stamp) and signed by thirteen of the settlement members.
3. "Certificate" awarded to Shlomo Wilder confirming that his daughter, from Zichron Ya'akov, is a resident of the Moshavah, and is allowed to marry a young person from Alexandria, 1913. Signed and stamped by Rabbi Gedaliu Kahana, the settlement rabbi; signed by chairman and secretary of the settlement committee, Ink-stamped with the settlement committee stamp and ink-stamped with the stamp of the “Mukhtar” of the settlement (Arabic).
4. A letter from inhabitants of Jaffa "in the suburb of Neve Zedek" to the representatives of Tel-Aviv council, 1914. A protest against approving the establishment of a "cinematograph" - namely "Eden" cinema, established in 1914. With signatures of nineteen "home owners" in Jaffa.
[4] leaves, average size: 27 cm. Fair to good condition.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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![1. "Hamor-Gamal" (Donkey-Camel), humorous monthly. Jerusalem, [1909].
2-11. "LaYehudim, Iton Hashmati / Humor](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/025.jpg "Collection of Humorous Booklets, 1909-1925")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
Unsold
1. "Hamor-Gamal" (Donkey-Camel), humorous monthly. Jerusalem, [1909].
2-11. "LaYehudim, Iton Hashmati / Humori / Hagun / Purimi, Naimi, Taimi, Intimi VeAnonimi" (For the Jews, a Humorous Journal), edited by Kadish Silman. Jerusalem, 1909-1925. Ten consecutive issues. Issues 5 and 10 are missing some pages.
12. "HaMedagdeg, Iton LiShkarim Ukzavim, LeHitul VeHitnaplut, LeHutzpah VeAzut Panim…" (The Tickler…), Jerusalem, [1910].
13. “Ahashdarpan, Iton LiZman Shichruteinu” (Satrap...). Jerusalem, [1911]. Back cover missing.
14. Vaizatha, annual compilation (published by the youth of Rehovot). Compilation 3, [Rehovot, ca. 1911].
15. Had-Gadya, the successor of Vaizatha. [Rehovot, 1912].
16. “HaMetapeach”, literary compilation for Purim. Jerusalem, [1923].
Size and condition vary.
2-11. "LaYehudim, Iton Hashmati / Humori / Hagun / Purimi, Naimi, Taimi, Intimi VeAnonimi" (For the Jews, a Humorous Journal), edited by Kadish Silman. Jerusalem, 1909-1925. Ten consecutive issues. Issues 5 and 10 are missing some pages.
12. "HaMedagdeg, Iton LiShkarim Ukzavim, LeHitul VeHitnaplut, LeHutzpah VeAzut Panim…" (The Tickler…), Jerusalem, [1910].
13. “Ahashdarpan, Iton LiZman Shichruteinu” (Satrap...). Jerusalem, [1911]. Back cover missing.
14. Vaizatha, annual compilation (published by the youth of Rehovot). Compilation 3, [Rehovot, ca. 1911].
15. Had-Gadya, the successor of Vaizatha. [Rehovot, 1912].
16. “HaMetapeach”, literary compilation for Purim. Jerusalem, [1923].
Size and condition vary.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
1. Ticket of admission to the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 24 July 1918.
2. Ticket of admission to the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 24 July 1918. "Standing Room Only".
3. Ticket of admission to the opening ceremony of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1 April 1925.
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
2. Ticket of admission to the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 24 July 1918. "Standing Room Only".
3. Ticket of admission to the opening ceremony of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1 April 1925.
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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![1. Proposed constitution for the Jewish community in Palestine, [April 1924]. Copy of typewritten document on the formalizati](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/027.jpg "Letter from Rabbi Ya'akov Meir – Constitution of the Jewish Community")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
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1. Proposed constitution for the Jewish community in Palestine, [April 1924]. Copy of typewritten document on the formalization of Jewish community institutions in Palestine: a rabbinate council and offices, an elected assembly, a national committee and local committees for Jewish communities. [4] pp, 33 cm. Fair condition.
2. Copy of letter by Rabbi Ya'akov Meir ("President of Chief Rabbis") and Rabbi Shmuel Aharon Weber, secretary of the Chief Rabbinate, to the Legal Secretary of the Government of Palestine, Norman Bentwich (“Bentov-Ish”), [1 May 1924]. Signed by hand by the above.
In their letter, the Chief Rabbinate representatives request to comment on the “constitution proposition” (item no. 1), regarding the authorities and role of the Chief Rabbinate. [4] leaves, 33.5 cm. Good condition.
2. Copy of letter by Rabbi Ya'akov Meir ("President of Chief Rabbis") and Rabbi Shmuel Aharon Weber, secretary of the Chief Rabbinate, to the Legal Secretary of the Government of Palestine, Norman Bentwich (“Bentov-Ish”), [1 May 1924]. Signed by hand by the above.
In their letter, the Chief Rabbinate representatives request to comment on the “constitution proposition” (item no. 1), regarding the authorities and role of the Chief Rabbinate. [4] leaves, 33.5 cm. Good condition.
Category
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
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1-2. Two documents of "El HaHar" society, founded by Shmuel Zvi Holzman, concerning purchase of lands in Gush Etzion. One document - sale deed of four pages (1934) for purchase of 50 dunam in an area designated for "K'far Etzion" settlement. Hand-signed by Holzman and includes a small map of the area. The second document - a letter sent by "El HaHar" society, on official stationery, with an invitation to a meeting of buyers. Signed in print.
3. "Kol BaRama Nishma", proclamation from1908 by the Rishon LeZion Rabbi Eliyahu Moshe Fenijel, calling to acquire land near Rachel's Tomb for building a neighborhood which will be called "Beit Rachel Imenu". Single leaf, printed on both sides.
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
3. "Kol BaRama Nishma", proclamation from1908 by the Rishon LeZion Rabbi Eliyahu Moshe Fenijel, calling to acquire land near Rachel's Tomb for building a neighborhood which will be called "Beit Rachel Imenu". Single leaf, printed on both sides.
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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![10 booklets of regulations. Palestine, [early 20th century through 1930s].
Regulations of the city committee for Jaffa Jews,](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/029.jpg "Collection of \"Regulations\" Booklets –Palestine")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
Unsold
10 booklets of regulations. Palestine, [early 20th century through 1930s].
Regulations of the city committee for Jaffa Jews, regulations of the Moshavah Nachlat-Israel-Rama, regulations of the Sephardi cemetery in Jerusalem, "Bezalel" (English), "Hakfar HaIvri" (Issued by "HaMizrachi HaTza'ir"), Sha'arei Chesed Gemilut Chasadim Society, Beit Va'ad Klali Knesset Israel, "Beit HaKerem" neighborhood, and more.
Size and condition vary.
Regulations of the city committee for Jaffa Jews, regulations of the Moshavah Nachlat-Israel-Rama, regulations of the Sephardi cemetery in Jerusalem, "Bezalel" (English), "Hakfar HaIvri" (Issued by "HaMizrachi HaTza'ir"), Sha'arei Chesed Gemilut Chasadim Society, Beit Va'ad Klali Knesset Israel, "Beit HaKerem" neighborhood, and more.
Size and condition vary.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
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Six booklets concerning industry in Palestine and exhibitions catalogues of local products; numerous illustrations and photographs. 1912 through the 1940s.
1. A Piece of Mosaic, being the book of the Palestine Exhibition and Bazaar edited by Cyril Picciotto and C. M. Kohan. London, 1912. English. Booklet printed for a "Bezalel" exhibition in England; accompanied by illustration plates.
2. Caves Rishon-Le-Zion, booklet printed on behalf of the "Cooperative wineries association of Rishon Le-Zion and Zichron Ya'akov wineries". Printed by Ittin and Shoshani, Tel-Aviv, [second half of 1920s?]. Hebrew and English.
3. Palestine Pavilion Handbook and Tourist Guide. London, 1924. English. Practical information for tourists in Palestine and a guide to the Palestine pavilion in the exhibition of the British Empire.
4. Machinery and Technical Supplies Made in Palestine, Edited by the Foreign Trade Institute, Tel-Aviv. Tel-Aviv [1940?].
5. Price-List. The Flora of the Holy Land… Federal Disposal Company Ltd. Jerusalem, 1946. Booklet no. 1. Price list of medicinal herbs, oils and perfumes made in Palestine.
6. Palestine handicrafts Bulletin, No. 1 Jewelry. Booklet published by "Trade and Industry" and the Foreign Trade Institute. Tel-Aviv [1940s?].
Size and condition vary.
1. A Piece of Mosaic, being the book of the Palestine Exhibition and Bazaar edited by Cyril Picciotto and C. M. Kohan. London, 1912. English. Booklet printed for a "Bezalel" exhibition in England; accompanied by illustration plates.
2. Caves Rishon-Le-Zion, booklet printed on behalf of the "Cooperative wineries association of Rishon Le-Zion and Zichron Ya'akov wineries". Printed by Ittin and Shoshani, Tel-Aviv, [second half of 1920s?]. Hebrew and English.
3. Palestine Pavilion Handbook and Tourist Guide. London, 1924. English. Practical information for tourists in Palestine and a guide to the Palestine pavilion in the exhibition of the British Empire.
4. Machinery and Technical Supplies Made in Palestine, Edited by the Foreign Trade Institute, Tel-Aviv. Tel-Aviv [1940?].
5. Price-List. The Flora of the Holy Land… Federal Disposal Company Ltd. Jerusalem, 1946. Booklet no. 1. Price list of medicinal herbs, oils and perfumes made in Palestine.
6. Palestine handicrafts Bulletin, No. 1 Jewelry. Booklet published by "Trade and Industry" and the Foreign Trade Institute. Tel-Aviv [1940s?].
Size and condition vary.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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![Collection of items related to Bikur Cholim Hospital in Jerusalem, [late 19th century to 1970s].
Large collection that inclu](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/031.jpg "\"Bikur Cholim\" Hospital – Collection of Items")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,750
Including buyer's premium
Collection of items related to Bikur Cholim Hospital in Jerusalem, [late 19th century to 1970s].
Large collection that includes many graphic items and various documents, including: * Large "Mizrah" with illustrations of the Holy Sites. Solomon Brothers Press, [late 19th or early 20th century]. * Three large certificates, in color lithographic print (Monsohn): "Shtar Mikne" (Letter of Purchase), "Certificate of Membership" and "Yahrzeit Table". * Thick volume, the hospital's "Yahrzeiten Notebook", with recorded deaths from the 1860s to the 1970s. About 390 pp, 28.5 cm. Poor condition. Heavily worn, with multiple tears. * Illustrated receipt book of the hospital, [1920s]. Monsohn Press, Jerusalem. * Leaf printed in lithographic printing, "Souvenir of Love from the Land of our Forefathers", with various illustrations including an illustration of the hospital building (see picture). * Two hospital receipt books, issued for donations to the hospital, [1930s]. The receipts were illustrated and designed by Meir Gur-Aryeh. Unused. * Handwritten leaf, Kontrakt [contract], 1912. Signed by hand by Yoel Moshe Solomon, Asher Eliezer Levin, and a third person. * “Membership Certificate”, signed by hand by Yoel Moshe Solomon, Yehiel Michal Pines and Asher Eliezer Levin. * Album with about 30 photographs of the hospital and its activities, from the 1920s to the 1970s. Includes a number of photographs by photographer Tzaddok Bassan. * Two of the hospital’s charity boxes, one made by Alfred Salzmann, the other made in New York. * Other items.
Size and condition vary. Some of the items are in fair-poor condition, with tears and filing holes.
Large collection that includes many graphic items and various documents, including: * Large "Mizrah" with illustrations of the Holy Sites. Solomon Brothers Press, [late 19th or early 20th century]. * Three large certificates, in color lithographic print (Monsohn): "Shtar Mikne" (Letter of Purchase), "Certificate of Membership" and "Yahrzeit Table". * Thick volume, the hospital's "Yahrzeiten Notebook", with recorded deaths from the 1860s to the 1970s. About 390 pp, 28.5 cm. Poor condition. Heavily worn, with multiple tears. * Illustrated receipt book of the hospital, [1920s]. Monsohn Press, Jerusalem. * Leaf printed in lithographic printing, "Souvenir of Love from the Land of our Forefathers", with various illustrations including an illustration of the hospital building (see picture). * Two hospital receipt books, issued for donations to the hospital, [1930s]. The receipts were illustrated and designed by Meir Gur-Aryeh. Unused. * Handwritten leaf, Kontrakt [contract], 1912. Signed by hand by Yoel Moshe Solomon, Asher Eliezer Levin, and a third person. * “Membership Certificate”, signed by hand by Yoel Moshe Solomon, Yehiel Michal Pines and Asher Eliezer Levin. * Album with about 30 photographs of the hospital and its activities, from the 1920s to the 1970s. Includes a number of photographs by photographer Tzaddok Bassan. * Two of the hospital’s charity boxes, one made by Alfred Salzmann, the other made in New York. * Other items.
Size and condition vary. Some of the items are in fair-poor condition, with tears and filing holes.
Category
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Collection of booklets and catalogues of "Bezalel" exhibitions, accompanied by numerous photographs of "Bezalel" items.
1-4. Yalkut Bezalel, Quarterly for Bezalel Art - Present, Past and Future. Edited by Boris Schatz. Published by Bnei Bezalel, Jerusalem, 1927-1928. Hebrew and English.
Issues 1, 2, 3-4 (double issue). No more issues have been printed. Illustrations surrounding the titles on the covers were designed by Ze’ev Raban.
The three issues are bound together. Enclosed is an additional copy of the first issue, no title page (bound separately).
5. Preisverzeichnis der Erzeugnisse der Kunstgewerbeschule Bezalel in Jerusalem. Berlin, [ca. 1913]. German.
Catalogue of “Bezalel” art workshop in Jerusalem, with photographs and prices. Printed on light-blue paper.
6. Catalogue of a “Bezalel” exhibition, the Zionist Federation of Argentina, department for culture and education [1926]. Hebrew and Spanish.
7. Catalogue of Hanukkah lamps exhibition, October 5-November 15, 1930, “in honor of Prof. B. Schatz on Bezalel semi-jubilee”.
Size and condition vary. All the items, except for the last one, are bound in new bindings.
1-4. Yalkut Bezalel, Quarterly for Bezalel Art - Present, Past and Future. Edited by Boris Schatz. Published by Bnei Bezalel, Jerusalem, 1927-1928. Hebrew and English.
Issues 1, 2, 3-4 (double issue). No more issues have been printed. Illustrations surrounding the titles on the covers were designed by Ze’ev Raban.
The three issues are bound together. Enclosed is an additional copy of the first issue, no title page (bound separately).
5. Preisverzeichnis der Erzeugnisse der Kunstgewerbeschule Bezalel in Jerusalem. Berlin, [ca. 1913]. German.
Catalogue of “Bezalel” art workshop in Jerusalem, with photographs and prices. Printed on light-blue paper.
6. Catalogue of a “Bezalel” exhibition, the Zionist Federation of Argentina, department for culture and education [1926]. Hebrew and Spanish.
7. Catalogue of Hanukkah lamps exhibition, October 5-November 15, 1930, “in honor of Prof. B. Schatz on Bezalel semi-jubilee”.
Size and condition vary. All the items, except for the last one, are bound in new bindings.
Category
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $700
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Issue of “The Times”. London, November 9, 1917. English.
The Balfour Declaration appears on page 7, under the headline "Official Sympathy". An article headlined "The British Victory in Palestine" reviewing the operation of the British Army led by Edmond Allenby in Palestine appears on the same page.
The Balfour Declaration, which stated Britain's support for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine, was signed by the British Foreign Minister, Arthur James Balfour, on November 2, 1917. One week later, on November 9, the declaration was first published in the press.
14 pp, 59.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, professionally restored tears. Adhesive tape to spine of issue.
The Balfour Declaration appears on page 7, under the headline "Official Sympathy". An article headlined "The British Victory in Palestine" reviewing the operation of the British Army led by Edmond Allenby in Palestine appears on the same page.
The Balfour Declaration, which stated Britain's support for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine, was signed by the British Foreign Minister, Arthur James Balfour, on November 2, 1917. One week later, on November 9, the declaration was first published in the press.
14 pp, 59.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, professionally restored tears. Adhesive tape to spine of issue.
Category
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Britain, Palestine and the Jews. The Celebration of Knesset Yisrael upon Receiving the Treaty regarding its National Rights. Published by the Zionist Organization, London bureau, 1918.
A booklet printed following the Balfour Declaration. It included the wording of the declaration alongside the reactions of various Jewish personalities and organizations throughout the world.
50 pp, 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears to corners of some pages. Unbound.
A booklet printed following the Balfour Declaration. It included the wording of the declaration alongside the reactions of various Jewish personalities and organizations throughout the world.
50 pp, 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears to corners of some pages. Unbound.
Category
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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