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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Sulamith, Wieland Herzfelde. Berlin: Heinz Barger, 1917. German. First edition.
The first book by Wieland Herzfelde, an important publisher and poet from Berlin, founder of the Der Malik publishing house and the Neue Jugend magazine; brother of the artist John Heartfield (Helmut Herzfeld).
Numbered copy, 129/200, signed by Herzfelde on colophon. The silvered decoration on the binding is by George Grosz.
The book was actually published by Der Malik, though on the title page the publisher is called "Heinz Barger Verlag". Heinz Barger was the former owner of Neue Jugend, and Herzfelde, who bought the magazine from him, used his name due to legal restrictions on opening new publishing houses during World War I.
Der Malik publishing house was active in Berlin from 1916 to 1933. During the Nazi period it moved its activities to Prague, London and later New York. The publisher took a modernist aesthetic line and published innovative writers and artists, giving voice to harsh criticism of German society and politics. Among the artists who published their works with Der Malik were George Gross and Bertolt Brecht.
[18] pp., 27 cm. Good condition. Vellum spine. Slight wear to binding.
The first book by Wieland Herzfelde, an important publisher and poet from Berlin, founder of the Der Malik publishing house and the Neue Jugend magazine; brother of the artist John Heartfield (Helmut Herzfeld).
Numbered copy, 129/200, signed by Herzfelde on colophon. The silvered decoration on the binding is by George Grosz.
The book was actually published by Der Malik, though on the title page the publisher is called "Heinz Barger Verlag". Heinz Barger was the former owner of Neue Jugend, and Herzfelde, who bought the magazine from him, used his name due to legal restrictions on opening new publishing houses during World War I.
Der Malik publishing house was active in Berlin from 1916 to 1933. During the Nazi period it moved its activities to Prague, London and later New York. The publisher took a modernist aesthetic line and published innovative writers and artists, giving voice to harsh criticism of German society and politics. Among the artists who published their works with Der Malik were George Gross and Bertolt Brecht.
[18] pp., 27 cm. Good condition. Vellum spine. Slight wear to binding.
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![Das Hexenalphabet Dieser Zeit [authored and published by Gustav Wolf]. [Germany, ca.1930]. German.
Satiric Alphabet book by](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/414_1.jpg "Satiric Alphabet Book – \"Private\" Edition of 44 Copies - Germany, 1930")
![Das Hexenalphabet Dieser Zeit [authored and published by Gustav Wolf]. [Germany, ca.1930]. German.
Satiric Alphabet book by](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/414_2.jpg "Satiric Alphabet Book – \"Private\" Edition of 44 Copies - Germany, 1930")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Das Hexenalphabet Dieser Zeit [authored and published by Gustav Wolf]. [Germany, ca.1930]. German.
Satiric Alphabet book by the artist Gustav Wolf. Each letter of the Alphabet stands for a term or a common phenomenon in the German society, shortly before the rise of the Nazis to power, starting with the letter "A" with reference to anti-Semitism, and ending with the letter "Z" - Zionism.
The book is composed of 25 illustrations (woodcuts that illustrate the various terms). Each illustration is accompanied by two rhymed lines. The book was printed in 44 copies only, on high-quality paper. The author, Gustav Wolf (1887-1947), Jewish-German painter and graphic artist. In 1938, following the persecution of Jews in Germany, he immigrated to the United States.
[27] leaves, 16 cm. Good condition. Uneven edges.
One copy only is listed in OCLC.
Satiric Alphabet book by the artist Gustav Wolf. Each letter of the Alphabet stands for a term or a common phenomenon in the German society, shortly before the rise of the Nazis to power, starting with the letter "A" with reference to anti-Semitism, and ending with the letter "Z" - Zionism.
The book is composed of 25 illustrations (woodcuts that illustrate the various terms). Each illustration is accompanied by two rhymed lines. The book was printed in 44 copies only, on high-quality paper. The author, Gustav Wolf (1887-1947), Jewish-German painter and graphic artist. In 1938, following the persecution of Jews in Germany, he immigrated to the United States.
[27] leaves, 16 cm. Good condition. Uneven edges.
One copy only is listed in OCLC.
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![Tohu, 5 Gedichte [Tohu, five poems]. Printed by Olga Brodsky. Berlin, 1923. German.
"Tohu", five poems and text pa](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/415.jpg "\"Tohu\" – Copy from an Edition of 15 Numbered Copies – Passage out of \"")
![Tohu, 5 Gedichte [Tohu, five poems]. Printed by Olga Brodsky. Berlin, 1923. German.
"Tohu", five poems and text pa](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/415_2.jpg "\"Tohu\" – Copy from an Edition of 15 Numbered Copies – Passage out of \"")
![Tohu, 5 Gedichte [Tohu, five poems]. Printed by Olga Brodsky. Berlin, 1923. German.
"Tohu", five poems and text pa](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/415_3.jpg "\"Tohu\" – Copy from an Edition of 15 Numbered Copies – Passage out of \"")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Tohu, 5 Gedichte [Tohu, five poems]. Printed by Olga Brodsky. Berlin, 1923. German.
"Tohu", five poems and text passages (some are translated), by the authors and poets Hans Bethge, Christian Morgenstern, Ikkokenty Annensky, Nicholas Roerich, and S. Y. Agnon. The text by Agnon is out of the novel "VeHaya HeAkov LeMishor". Decorated initial letters.
Printed in fifteen numbered copies only. This copy is no. 1.
Not in OCLC. Not in NLI.
[6] leaves, 24.5 cm. Good condition. Some damages. Stains to one of the leaves. Binding somewhat loose and slightly damaged.
"Tohu", five poems and text passages (some are translated), by the authors and poets Hans Bethge, Christian Morgenstern, Ikkokenty Annensky, Nicholas Roerich, and S. Y. Agnon. The text by Agnon is out of the novel "VeHaya HeAkov LeMishor". Decorated initial letters.
Printed in fifteen numbered copies only. This copy is no. 1.
Not in OCLC. Not in NLI.
[6] leaves, 24.5 cm. Good condition. Some damages. Stains to one of the leaves. Binding somewhat loose and slightly damaged.
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![1. Psalm 92, 1932. Black and red print. Printed in 700 copies.
2. Sefer Meshalim, [1925]. Facsimile of the Frankfurt am Mai](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/416.jpg "Eight Publications of the \"Soncino\" Company – Germany, 1926-1932")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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1. Psalm 92, 1932. Black and red print. Printed in 700 copies.
2. Sefer Meshalim, [1925]. Facsimile of the Frankfurt am Main 1697 edition, which included woodcuts.
3. Die Fabeln des Kuhbuches, in Übertragung, 1926. German translation of the "Sefer Meshalim" (previous item).
4. Die Juden, Ein Lustspiel in einem Aufzuge, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, 1929. Printed in 600 copies.
5. Die Juden, Ein Lustspiel in einem Aufzuge, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Additional copy, out of an edition of 200 copies printed manually for the society members.
6. Ignaz Goldziher, Ein Wort des Gedenkens von Heinrich Loewe, 1929.
7. Die Aufrichtung Der Menorah, Enwurf einer Pantomime, Arnold Zweig, 1930. Printed in 250 copies.
8. In Memoriam Aaron Ember, Heinrich Loewe, 1926.No publisher indicated.
Enclosed is a single page issued by the Soncino Company, from 1926, announcing the sale of Raphael Frank’s book on Hebrew typefaces, published by Berthold, to society members.
Size and condition vary.
2. Sefer Meshalim, [1925]. Facsimile of the Frankfurt am Main 1697 edition, which included woodcuts.
3. Die Fabeln des Kuhbuches, in Übertragung, 1926. German translation of the "Sefer Meshalim" (previous item).
4. Die Juden, Ein Lustspiel in einem Aufzuge, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, 1929. Printed in 600 copies.
5. Die Juden, Ein Lustspiel in einem Aufzuge, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Additional copy, out of an edition of 200 copies printed manually for the society members.
6. Ignaz Goldziher, Ein Wort des Gedenkens von Heinrich Loewe, 1929.
7. Die Aufrichtung Der Menorah, Enwurf einer Pantomime, Arnold Zweig, 1930. Printed in 250 copies.
8. In Memoriam Aaron Ember, Heinrich Loewe, 1926.No publisher indicated.
Enclosed is a single page issued by the Soncino Company, from 1926, announcing the sale of Raphael Frank’s book on Hebrew typefaces, published by Berthold, to society members.
Size and condition vary.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Pentateuch. Berlin: Soncino, 1930-1933.
Printed in 850 copies. Two parts bound together. Wide margins, thick paper of good quality.
[134] leaves, approx. 40 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Library stamps. Fine binding with leather spine.
Printed in 850 copies. Two parts bound together. Wide margins, thick paper of good quality.
[134] leaves, approx. 40 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Library stamps. Fine binding with leather spine.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,188
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Die heiligen Bücher des Alten Bundes übertragen durch Lazarus Goldschmidt. Berlin: Erich Reiss, 1921-1925. German.
Bibliophilic edition of the bible translated into German by Lazarus Goldschmidt - three volumes. Volumes include the Torah and Prophets books only. No other volumes were published.
Printed in 300 copies. Hand-colored decorations and initials. Each book is held in an original cardboard slipcase.
201; 192; 175 pp., 32.5 cm. Good condition.
Bibliophilic edition of the bible translated into German by Lazarus Goldschmidt - three volumes. Volumes include the Torah and Prophets books only. No other volumes were published.
Printed in 300 copies. Hand-colored decorations and initials. Each book is held in an original cardboard slipcase.
201; 192; 175 pp., 32.5 cm. Good condition.
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![Der Heiligen Bücher des alten Bundes [Holy books of the bible]. Two volumes.
First volume: Das Fünfbuch Moses [Pen](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/419.jpg "Bible – Bibliophilic Edition, Berlin, 1921-1923, Two Volumes")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Der Heiligen Bücher des alten Bundes [Holy books of the bible]. Two volumes.
First volume: Das Fünfbuch Moses [Pentateuch]. Second volume: Die Ersten Propheten [early prophets]. Berlin: Erich Reiss, 1921-1923. German.
Bibliophilic edition of the bible translated into German by Lazarus Goldschmidt - two first volumes (out of three). Printed in 300 copies on high-quality paper. Colorful initials and colorful illustrations at chapter divisions.
Volume I: 201, [1] pages. Volume II: 175, [1] pages, 31 cm. Fine bindings, in ancient style. Both volumes are in cardboard slipcases. Overall good condition. Foxing around leaves’ margins. Tears to wrappers and cases.
First volume: Das Fünfbuch Moses [Pentateuch]. Second volume: Die Ersten Propheten [early prophets]. Berlin: Erich Reiss, 1921-1923. German.
Bibliophilic edition of the bible translated into German by Lazarus Goldschmidt - two first volumes (out of three). Printed in 300 copies on high-quality paper. Colorful initials and colorful illustrations at chapter divisions.
Volume I: 201, [1] pages. Volume II: 175, [1] pages, 31 cm. Fine bindings, in ancient style. Both volumes are in cardboard slipcases. Overall good condition. Foxing around leaves’ margins. Tears to wrappers and cases.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,000
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Biblia Das ist: Die gantze Heilige Schrifft Deudsch. D. Martin Luther. Bremen: Bremer Presse, 1926. German.
The Hebrew Bible and New Testament translated by Martin Luther. Exquisite edition in five volumes, published on the 400th anniversary of the translation's first publication. Volumes bound in full vellum binding, with delicate gold frames. Signature of the binder Frieda Thiersch embossed on inner back binding (Bremer Binderei, F. Th.). Numbered copy, 256/365.
Unnumbered pages, 36 cm. Very good condition. Minor damage to binding. Slightly wavy leaves.
The Hebrew Bible and New Testament translated by Martin Luther. Exquisite edition in five volumes, published on the 400th anniversary of the translation's first publication. Volumes bound in full vellum binding, with delicate gold frames. Signature of the binder Frieda Thiersch embossed on inner back binding (Bremer Binderei, F. Th.). Numbered copy, 256/365.
Unnumbered pages, 36 cm. Very good condition. Minor damage to binding. Slightly wavy leaves.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Der Prophet Jona nach Luther; mit zwölf Radierungen von Marcus Behmer [Jonah the Prophet after Luther, with Twelve Etchings by Marcus Behmer]. Leipzig: Insel, 1930. German.
Twelve etchings by German artist Marcus Behmer, accompanying the story of Jonah the prophet. Some of the etchings are on separate pages, facing the text; others are initial letters. Copy no. 75 out of an edition of 300 copies.
27, [2] pp., 16 cm. Uneven edges. Good condition.
Twelve etchings by German artist Marcus Behmer, accompanying the story of Jonah the prophet. Some of the etchings are on separate pages, facing the text; others are initial letters. Copy no. 75 out of an edition of 300 copies.
27, [2] pp., 16 cm. Uneven edges. Good condition.
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![Das Hohe Lied Salomos, Mit Holzschnitten von Ludwig von Hofmann [Song of Songs, with Woodcuts by Ludwig von Hofmann]. [Berlin](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/422.jpg "Song of Songs – Woodcuts by Ludwig von Hofmann – Berlin, 1921")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Das Hohe Lied Salomos, Mit Holzschnitten von Ludwig von Hofmann [Song of Songs, with Woodcuts by Ludwig von Hofmann]. [Berlin]: Otto v. Holten, [1921]. German.
The Song of Songs with woodcuts by Ludwig von Hofmann. Copy no. XXVI out of an edition of 30 copies numbered with Roman numerals, signed by the artist on the colophon page.
21, [2] pages, 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Bound in red leather binding (with damage).
The Song of Songs with woodcuts by Ludwig von Hofmann. Copy no. XXVI out of an edition of 30 copies numbered with Roman numerals, signed by the artist on the colophon page.
21, [2] pages, 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Bound in red leather binding (with damage).
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Genesis, twelve woodcuts by Paul Nash with the first chapter of Genesis in the authorized version. London: Nonesuch Press, 1924. English.
First chapter of Genesis in English translation, with 12 woodcuts by British surrealist artist Paul Nash. Copy 375/375, printed on handmade paper.
[28] pp, 27 cm. Good condition. Damage to spine, round stain of approx. 1 cm diameter covering about half of the book. Stains at the margins and at the endpapers.
First chapter of Genesis in English translation, with 12 woodcuts by British surrealist artist Paul Nash. Copy 375/375, printed on handmade paper.
[28] pp, 27 cm. Good condition. Damage to spine, round stain of approx. 1 cm diameter covering about half of the book. Stains at the margins and at the endpapers.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Zwanzig Radierungen zur Bibel, Hans Meid. Leipzig: E.A. Seemann, 1916-1926. German.
Four portfolios, each containing 5 original etchings by German artist Hans Meid, with illustrations of Biblical themes. The portfolios were published in the course of a decade, the first in 1916 and the next ones in 1917, 1919 and 1926. Each portfolio was published in a limited edition of 100 copies, and all the etchings are signed in pencil by the artist. Each etching is matted.
The first and second portfolios are numbered 33/100; the third and fourth are numbered 55/100. In the first three portfolios, all the etchings are numbered in pencil. In addition, the copy number appears on the inner side of the title page (in print). The fourth portfolio contains only the printed numbering.
[1, 5], [1, 5], [1, 5], [1, 5] leaves, 52X36 cm. Good condition. Part of the closing flaps of the portfolios are torn and detached. The portfolios are slightly worn, with light damage. Dampness to third portfolio. Very light foxing to etchings, especially on margins.
Four portfolios, each containing 5 original etchings by German artist Hans Meid, with illustrations of Biblical themes. The portfolios were published in the course of a decade, the first in 1916 and the next ones in 1917, 1919 and 1926. Each portfolio was published in a limited edition of 100 copies, and all the etchings are signed in pencil by the artist. Each etching is matted.
The first and second portfolios are numbered 33/100; the third and fourth are numbered 55/100. In the first three portfolios, all the etchings are numbered in pencil. In addition, the copy number appears on the inner side of the title page (in print). The fourth portfolio contains only the printed numbering.
[1, 5], [1, 5], [1, 5], [1, 5] leaves, 52X36 cm. Good condition. Part of the closing flaps of the portfolios are torn and detached. The portfolios are slightly worn, with light damage. Dampness to third portfolio. Very light foxing to etchings, especially on margins.
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