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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
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Voyages de Rabbi Benjamin fils de Jona de Tudele, en Europe, en Asie & en Afrique, depuis l'Espagne jusqu'à la Chine... traduits de l'hébreu et enrichis de notes et de dissertations historiques et critiques sur ces voyages par J. P. Baratier. Amsterdam: Aux dépens de la Compagnie, 1734. French.
The itinerary of Rabbi Benjamin from Tudela in Europe, Asia, Africa, Spain and China. First French edition, translated and with commentary by Jean Philippe Baratier (his engraved portrait appears facing the first title page).
[1] portrait, [54], 247, [9] pp; 377, [1] pp, 15 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Bookplates and pen inscription on title page. Tears to portrait and to both title pages. Original leather binding, with tears and damage to corners and spine.
The itinerary of Rabbi Benjamin from Tudela in Europe, Asia, Africa, Spain and China. First French edition, translated and with commentary by Jean Philippe Baratier (his engraved portrait appears facing the first title page).
[1] portrait, [54], 247, [9] pp; 377, [1] pp, 15 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Bookplates and pen inscription on title page. Tears to portrait and to both title pages. Original leather binding, with tears and damage to corners and spine.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
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The Holy Land. From Original Drawings by David Roberts, R. A. With Historical Descriptions by The Rev. George Croly, LL. D. London-Paris-New York: Cassel, Petter, Galpin & Co., [ca. late 1880s].
120 lithographic plates, after paintings by David Roberts, with text by George Croly. Three parts: Jerusalem and the Galilee; the Jordan and Bethlehem; Edom and Petra (the present volume contains two title pages: one at the beginning of the volume and another at the beginning of the third part).
[1] leaf, 85 pp; VIII, 36 pp + [120] plates. Title page of the second part and other leaves (list of plates) may be missing. Good condition. Foxing. Former library copy (library label on the inner part of the front cover and numerous library stamps - on the first title page and on the reverse of the plates). Damage to binding.
120 lithographic plates, after paintings by David Roberts, with text by George Croly. Three parts: Jerusalem and the Galilee; the Jordan and Bethlehem; Edom and Petra (the present volume contains two title pages: one at the beginning of the volume and another at the beginning of the third part).
[1] leaf, 85 pp; VIII, 36 pp + [120] plates. Title page of the second part and other leaves (list of plates) may be missing. Good condition. Foxing. Former library copy (library label on the inner part of the front cover and numerous library stamps - on the first title page and on the reverse of the plates). Damage to binding.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
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Howard's Guide to Jerusalem and Vicinity, with map of Palestine, edited by Alexander Howard. Jaffa-Jerusalem: Howard's Hotel, 1888. English.
Guide to Jaffa, Jerusalem and its surroundings, by Alexander Howard (Iskander Awad). Preceding the title page are Howard's portrait and a map of Palestine (folded plate).
Chevalier Iskander Awad (who changed his name to Alexander Howard), was a Maronite Christian born in Malta. Howard worked as an agent for the "Thomas Cook" tour company. In Palestine he built hotels in Jaffa and Jerusalem (His hotel in Jerusalem later became Hotel Fast) and operated a carriage line to Jerusalem. For additional information on Iskander Awad see: Samuel Giler, The Street of the Jews in Jaffa: The History of Haward-Bustros-Raziel Street, Cathedra 157, September-October 2015, pp, 53-76 (Hebrew).
[2] leaves (portrait + folded map), 111, [1] pp, 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to map margins. Original binding, faded, with some stains.
Guide to Jaffa, Jerusalem and its surroundings, by Alexander Howard (Iskander Awad). Preceding the title page are Howard's portrait and a map of Palestine (folded plate).
Chevalier Iskander Awad (who changed his name to Alexander Howard), was a Maronite Christian born in Malta. Howard worked as an agent for the "Thomas Cook" tour company. In Palestine he built hotels in Jaffa and Jerusalem (His hotel in Jerusalem later became Hotel Fast) and operated a carriage line to Jerusalem. For additional information on Iskander Awad see: Samuel Giler, The Street of the Jews in Jaffa: The History of Haward-Bustros-Raziel Street, Cathedra 157, September-October 2015, pp, 53-76 (Hebrew).
[2] leaves (portrait + folded map), 111, [1] pp, 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to map margins. Original binding, faded, with some stains.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $1,800
Sold for: $4,750
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An embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Grand Tartar Cham Emperour of China… by Johan Nieuhof. London: John Macock, 1669. First English edition.
In 1655, the Dutch explorer Johan Nieuhof (1618-1672) joined, as steward, two representatives of the Dutch East India Company (which managed the Dutch colonies in Asia and trade with Asia) on their journey to China to meet the Emperor. The first part of this book describes the journey in detail, and the second part is a general survey of China.
The book contains dozens of impressive engravings incorporated in the text that describe sites, landscapes, figures and various Chinese customs. The book also contains 20 engraved plates, including a portrait of John Ogilby (a representative of the Dutch East India Company), a title page, a map of China (double-spread engraving), and more.
This book, first printed in Dutch in 1665, was a reliable description of China, its residents and their customs in a period when China's image in European eyes was based mostly on illustrations and imagined descriptions. The book contributed greatly to deepening European knowledge about China. It was highly successful and was translated to many languages.
[2], 146 pp, [1] blank leaf, 149-184, 205-327, [1] (blank), 1-106 pp + [20] plates (apparently two plates are missing). 41 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to a number of leaves. On the first title page (engraving) is an owner's signature from 1669. Pen inscription on the second title page. Restored margins on blank pages at the beginning and end of the book, and on the last (printed) leaf. New binding and endpapers.
In 1655, the Dutch explorer Johan Nieuhof (1618-1672) joined, as steward, two representatives of the Dutch East India Company (which managed the Dutch colonies in Asia and trade with Asia) on their journey to China to meet the Emperor. The first part of this book describes the journey in detail, and the second part is a general survey of China.
The book contains dozens of impressive engravings incorporated in the text that describe sites, landscapes, figures and various Chinese customs. The book also contains 20 engraved plates, including a portrait of John Ogilby (a representative of the Dutch East India Company), a title page, a map of China (double-spread engraving), and more.
This book, first printed in Dutch in 1665, was a reliable description of China, its residents and their customs in a period when China's image in European eyes was based mostly on illustrations and imagined descriptions. The book contributed greatly to deepening European knowledge about China. It was highly successful and was translated to many languages.
[2], 146 pp, [1] blank leaf, 149-184, 205-327, [1] (blank), 1-106 pp + [20] plates (apparently two plates are missing). 41 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to a number of leaves. On the first title page (engraving) is an owner's signature from 1669. Pen inscription on the second title page. Restored margins on blank pages at the beginning and end of the book, and on the last (printed) leaf. New binding and endpapers.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $1,800
Sold for: $2,250
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Voyages celebres & remarquables, faits de Perse aux Indes Orientales, par le Sr. Jean-Albert de Mandelslo. Amsterdam: Michel Charles le Cene, 1727. French. Two parts in one volume.
Description of the journey of Johan Albercht de Mandelslo to Persia and then to India (including interesting descriptions of the Mogul Empire), Sri Lanka, Madagascar and the Cape of Good Hope, including a description of China and Japan.
The work includes numerous engravings (46 plates, some of them double, and additional engravings incorporated in the text) - maps, landscapes, figures and different sites, including: a large folded engraving of Tokyo; Bandar Abbas (Gamron), Surat, Goa and more; engravings depicting London, Amsterdam and Brussels; a portrait of Johan Albrecht de Mandelslo; and additional engravings.
[30] pp, 808 columns (two columns per page), [72] pp, 36 cm. Good condition. Original, fine leather binding with damage and tears to margins and spine (front cover partly detached). The first signature and one of the engravings are detached. Stains. Bookplate on inner part of front binding. Inserted in cardboard slipcase.
Description of the journey of Johan Albercht de Mandelslo to Persia and then to India (including interesting descriptions of the Mogul Empire), Sri Lanka, Madagascar and the Cape of Good Hope, including a description of China and Japan.
The work includes numerous engravings (46 plates, some of them double, and additional engravings incorporated in the text) - maps, landscapes, figures and different sites, including: a large folded engraving of Tokyo; Bandar Abbas (Gamron), Surat, Goa and more; engravings depicting London, Amsterdam and Brussels; a portrait of Johan Albrecht de Mandelslo; and additional engravings.
[30] pp, 808 columns (two columns per page), [72] pp, 36 cm. Good condition. Original, fine leather binding with damage and tears to margins and spine (front cover partly detached). The first signature and one of the engravings are detached. Stains. Bookplate on inner part of front binding. Inserted in cardboard slipcase.
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![Destruccio Iherosolime [Destruction of Jerusalem / Destruction of the First Temple by the Chaldeans], double incunabula leaf](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale52-public/054.jpg "Destruction of Jerusalem - Double Incunabula Leaf from the \"Nuremberg")
Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $750
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Destruccio Iherosolime [Destruction of Jerusalem / Destruction of the First Temple by the Chaldeans], double incunabula leaf (no. LXIIII) from Hartmann Schedel's "Schedelsche Weltchronik" ("Nuremberg Chronicle"). [Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 1493].
Woodcut (uncolored) depicting the destruction of Jerusalem and the First Temple by Nebuzaradan, commander of the guard of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon, in the year 586 BCE.
According to Laor, this is only the second view of Jerusalem ever printed (Laor 1125).
Sheet approx. 39X54.5 cm, in a 59X73.5 cm frame. Good condition. Clean paper. Tears to vertical folding mark (reinforced with adhesive tape in two places). Unexamined out of frame.
Woodcut (uncolored) depicting the destruction of Jerusalem and the First Temple by Nebuzaradan, commander of the guard of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon, in the year 586 BCE.
According to Laor, this is only the second view of Jerusalem ever printed (Laor 1125).
Sheet approx. 39X54.5 cm, in a 59X73.5 cm frame. Good condition. Clean paper. Tears to vertical folding mark (reinforced with adhesive tape in two places). Unexamined out of frame.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,188
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Hierosolyma, Urbs Sancta, map of Jerusalem. Hand-colored copperplate engraving, from the book by Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum. [Cologne, 1575].
A view of Jerusalem from the East. A Latin inscription on the upper margins reads: "This is Jerusalem; I have set her in the center of the nations, with countries round about her" (Ezekiel 5, 5).
Copperplate approx. 32.5X41.5 cm. Matted and framed in a 50X59.5 cm. frame. Good condition. Vertical folding mark and creases. Unexamined out of frame.
Laor 1040.
A view of Jerusalem from the East. A Latin inscription on the upper margins reads: "This is Jerusalem; I have set her in the center of the nations, with countries round about her" (Ezekiel 5, 5).
Copperplate approx. 32.5X41.5 cm. Matted and framed in a 50X59.5 cm. frame. Good condition. Vertical folding mark and creases. Unexamined out of frame.
Laor 1040.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
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Palestinae sive totius terrae promissionis Nova Descriptio Auctore Tilemanno Stella Sigenens. Map of Palestine. Hand-colored copperplate engraving, from the atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum [Theater of the World] by cartographer Abraham Ortelius. [Antwerp, 1575]. Text in Latin on verso.
Sheet approx. 36X48 cm, in a 60X71 cm frame. Good condition. Folding marks. Unexamined out of frame.
Laor 539B.
Sheet approx. 36X48 cm, in a 60X71 cm frame. Good condition. Folding marks. Unexamined out of frame.
Laor 539B.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
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Abrahami Patriarchae Peregrination Et Vita - "The Life and Wanderings of Abraham the Patriarch", hand-colored copperplate engraving. [Antwerp, ca. 1590]. Cartographer: Abraham Ortelius.
The map depicts the land of Canaan and part of Egypt; it points to the north. Surrounding the map are 22 medallions with depictions of scenes from the life of Abraham, the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael and the binding of Isaac. Underneath the cartouche on the right are three bar scales representing three different measuring methods.
The engraving appeared in Ortelius's book Additamentum IV Theatri Orbis Terrarum. The present map has no text on verso. According to Laor 547, it may be a proof or an etching sold individually prior to 1590.
Sheet approx. 36X46 cm, in a 71X60 cm frame. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Slight defects. Unexamined out of frame.
The map depicts the land of Canaan and part of Egypt; it points to the north. Surrounding the map are 22 medallions with depictions of scenes from the life of Abraham, the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael and the binding of Isaac. Underneath the cartouche on the right are three bar scales representing three different measuring methods.
The engraving appeared in Ortelius's book Additamentum IV Theatri Orbis Terrarum. The present map has no text on verso. According to Laor 547, it may be a proof or an etching sold individually prior to 1590.
Sheet approx. 36X46 cm, in a 71X60 cm frame. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Slight defects. Unexamined out of frame.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $500
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Chorographia Terrae Sanctae in Angustiorem Formam Redacta, Et Ex Variis Auctoribus A Multis Erroribus Expurgata. Map of Palestine - copperplate engraving (apparently after Christian van Adrichem). [Venice, 1786].
A large map of Palestine, showing the territories of the tribes of Israel, on both sides of the Jordan River. At the bottom center is an oval map of Jerusalem. On the margins of the map are 18 rectangles with illustrations of ancient coins, a plan of the Temple interior and a view of its façade, Temple appurtenances and more.
From the book In universam Sacram Scripturam, by Jacobus Tirinus.
Engraving approx. 32X83 cm (two attached sheets). Framed: 52.5X101 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks. Stains. Pencil inscription on bottom margins. Unexamined out of frame.
Laor 771A.
A large map of Palestine, showing the territories of the tribes of Israel, on both sides of the Jordan River. At the bottom center is an oval map of Jerusalem. On the margins of the map are 18 rectangles with illustrations of ancient coins, a plan of the Temple interior and a view of its façade, Temple appurtenances and more.
From the book In universam Sacram Scripturam, by Jacobus Tirinus.
Engraving approx. 32X83 cm (two attached sheets). Framed: 52.5X101 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks. Stains. Pencil inscription on bottom margins. Unexamined out of frame.
Laor 771A.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
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Sold for: $875
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Canaan, a map of Canaan and part of Egypt. On the top left corner is a map of Jerusalem. Hand-colored copperplate engraving, from the book Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, by cartographer John Speed. [London], dated: 1651.
For additional information see Laor 737.
38.5X52 cm, in a 53X66 cm frame. Good condition. Unexamined out of frame.
For additional information see Laor 737.
38.5X52 cm, in a 53X66 cm frame. Good condition. Unexamined out of frame.
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![Map of the Holy Land and plan of the Second Temple, by William Whiston. [London, first half of the 18th century].
William Wh](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale52-public/060_1.jpg "William Whiston - Map of the Holy Land and Plan of the Temple - London")
![Map of the Holy Land and plan of the Second Temple, by William Whiston. [London, first half of the 18th century].
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
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Sold for: $750
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Map of the Holy Land and plan of the Second Temple, by William Whiston. [London, first half of the 18th century].
William Whiston (1667-1752) was an English theologian, historian and mathematician, a colleague of the English physician and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton. In 1702, Whiston succeeded Newton as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, but in 1710 he was dismissed due to his theological views, which contradicted the Anglican doctrine.
Whiston is known among Talmud scholars as the translator into English of the works of Romano-Jewish scholar and historian Josephus Flavius. In addition, he constructed a model of the Temple and lectured throughout England on the model and on his views regarding the Second Coming.
1. "Cellarius's, Reland's & Maundrell's Maps of Palestine Corrected and Improved by Mr. Whiston […]." London, 1737. Copperplate engraving.
Map of the Holy Land showing the territories of the tribes of Israel. Includes a legend with points of interest and longitude and latitude lines for finding them on the map. Also includes a note to readers by the author, regarding the changes he introduced compared to the previous maps by Adrian Ryland, Henry Maundrell and Andreas Cellarius. At the bottom of the map is an illustration of an ancient shekel coin, shown from both sides.
The map may possibly be from Whiston's English translation of the works of Josephus Flavius, Genuine Works of Flavius Josephus […], published in London in 1737 by W. Bowyer.
This is a scarce map, not in the Laor Collection at the JNL. One copy on OCLC.
Copperplate engraving. 59.5X49.5 cm (sheet 61X51 cm). Fair-good condition. Creases. Closed tears reinforced with adhesive tape on verso. Stains. Piece missing from right margin, restored. Matted.
2. "Mr. Whiston's Description of his Models of the Tabernacle of Moses; and of Solomon's, Zorobabel's, Herod's, and Ezekiel's Temples at Jerusalem." Single-leaf copper engraving showing a plan of the interior of the Second Temple, based on Whiston's model. [Apparently London, first half of the 18th century].
Surrounding the plan is a long English text by Whiston regarding the Temple, the errors of earlier scholars who had drawn a plan of the Temple, a calculation of the amount of money stored in the Temple, and more. At the bottom of the leaf is a row of illustrations - the Tabernacle, religious apparatus used in the Temple, and more.
Not in OCLC.
62X78 cm sheet. Fair condition. Folding marks and creases. Tears (a few that affect the text), reinforced with adhesive tape on verso. Many stains. Piece partly detached from right margin. Matted.
William Whiston (1667-1752) was an English theologian, historian and mathematician, a colleague of the English physician and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton. In 1702, Whiston succeeded Newton as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, but in 1710 he was dismissed due to his theological views, which contradicted the Anglican doctrine.
Whiston is known among Talmud scholars as the translator into English of the works of Romano-Jewish scholar and historian Josephus Flavius. In addition, he constructed a model of the Temple and lectured throughout England on the model and on his views regarding the Second Coming.
1. "Cellarius's, Reland's & Maundrell's Maps of Palestine Corrected and Improved by Mr. Whiston […]." London, 1737. Copperplate engraving.
Map of the Holy Land showing the territories of the tribes of Israel. Includes a legend with points of interest and longitude and latitude lines for finding them on the map. Also includes a note to readers by the author, regarding the changes he introduced compared to the previous maps by Adrian Ryland, Henry Maundrell and Andreas Cellarius. At the bottom of the map is an illustration of an ancient shekel coin, shown from both sides.
The map may possibly be from Whiston's English translation of the works of Josephus Flavius, Genuine Works of Flavius Josephus […], published in London in 1737 by W. Bowyer.
This is a scarce map, not in the Laor Collection at the JNL. One copy on OCLC.
Copperplate engraving. 59.5X49.5 cm (sheet 61X51 cm). Fair-good condition. Creases. Closed tears reinforced with adhesive tape on verso. Stains. Piece missing from right margin, restored. Matted.
2. "Mr. Whiston's Description of his Models of the Tabernacle of Moses; and of Solomon's, Zorobabel's, Herod's, and Ezekiel's Temples at Jerusalem." Single-leaf copper engraving showing a plan of the interior of the Second Temple, based on Whiston's model. [Apparently London, first half of the 18th century].
Surrounding the plan is a long English text by Whiston regarding the Temple, the errors of earlier scholars who had drawn a plan of the Temple, a calculation of the amount of money stored in the Temple, and more. At the bottom of the leaf is a row of illustrations - the Tabernacle, religious apparatus used in the Temple, and more.
Not in OCLC.
62X78 cm sheet. Fair condition. Folding marks and creases. Tears (a few that affect the text), reinforced with adhesive tape on verso. Many stains. Piece partly detached from right margin. Matted.
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