Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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![Iton Rishmi [Hebrew: Official Newspaper] isuue no. 1. Printed with authorization granted by the Provisional Government, "](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale52-public/037.jpg "\"Iton Rishmi\" No. 1 - Israel, the Provisional Government – May 14, 194")
Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
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Iton Rishmi [Hebrew: Official Newspaper] isuue no. 1. Printed with authorization granted by the Provisional Government, "HaPo'el HaTza'ir" printing press, Tel Aviv, May 14, 1948.
The issue contains the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel and a proclamation regarding legislative powers.
4 pp. 32.5 cm. Very good condition. Light creases.
The issue contains the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel and a proclamation regarding legislative powers.
4 pp. 32.5 cm. Very good condition. Light creases.
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![Iton Rishmi [Hebrew: Official Newspaper]. Issue no. 1 (14.5.48) through issue no. 25 (1.10.48), bound together in an original](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale52-public/038.jpg "\"Iton Rishmi\" - Issues 1-25")
Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,125
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Iton Rishmi [Hebrew: Official Newspaper]. Issue no. 1 (14.5.48) through issue no. 25 (1.10.48), bound together in an original binding with an index. Printed with authorization granted by the Provisional Government, "HaPo'el HaTza'ir" printing press, Tel Aviv.
The papers were printed separately and bound together towards the end of 1948.
Issue no. 1 is printed on lighter paper, as it appeared originally. The issues contain an abundance of information as to the emergency state in the country and the initial organization of various institutions of the young State of Israel.
VIII, 167 pp, 32 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Minor tears to margins of a number of leaves. Pen inscription on first two leaves. Worming to spine, endpapers and additional leaves at the beginning and end of the volume. Stained and damaged binding, torn spine.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
The papers were printed separately and bound together towards the end of 1948.
Issue no. 1 is printed on lighter paper, as it appeared originally. The issues contain an abundance of information as to the emergency state in the country and the initial organization of various institutions of the young State of Israel.
VIII, 167 pp, 32 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Minor tears to margins of a number of leaves. Pen inscription on first two leaves. Worming to spine, endpapers and additional leaves at the beginning and end of the volume. Stained and damaged binding, torn spine.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Decrees, orders and notices of the Israel Defense Forces regime in Jerusalem, August to December 1948. Hebrew.
Issues 1 and 2, including orders published by the Military Governor Dov Yosef: courts decree, appointment of judges for restricted periods, appointment of coroner and more.
8 pp, 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks, creases and small tears to margins. Some stains.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.
Issues 1 and 2, including orders published by the Military Governor Dov Yosef: courts decree, appointment of judges for restricted periods, appointment of coroner and more.
8 pp, 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks, creases and small tears to margins. Some stains.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $700
Sold for: $875
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Two volumes of protocols of the "Provisional Government" meetings and the "Provisional State Council" meetings. Tel Aviv: Government printer, "New printing press", 1948-1949. Hebrew.
All booklets, recording four meetings of the "Provisional Government" and forty meetings of the "Provisional State Council" (May 1948 until February 1949). Enclosed is the booklet "Gilyon Minhelet Ha'am, Zavim Vehoda'ot" (Tel Aviv, May 10, 1948).
The protocols contain legislation and thorough discussions concerning the nature of the new state, as well as resolutions and discussions concerning emergency matters. Among the discussed topics: "Pekudat Hesderey HaShilton veHaMishpat" (first legislation in the State of Israel), ruling of a six-day working week and Saturday as a day of rest (constituting the Jewish nature of the State), "Emergency Regulations", discussions about Altalena, State of Israel emblem, the Constituent Assembly Order, and more. The provisional councils existed between May 1948 and February 1949, and served as a transitional link between the mandatory government and "Knesset Israel".
On the title page of the thirtieth meeting protocol appears a signature by Ze'ev Sherf, secretary of the council.
Volumes 24 cm, overall good condition. Some stains. Binding of second volume is partly detached. Bindings are slightly worn.
All booklets, recording four meetings of the "Provisional Government" and forty meetings of the "Provisional State Council" (May 1948 until February 1949). Enclosed is the booklet "Gilyon Minhelet Ha'am, Zavim Vehoda'ot" (Tel Aviv, May 10, 1948).
The protocols contain legislation and thorough discussions concerning the nature of the new state, as well as resolutions and discussions concerning emergency matters. Among the discussed topics: "Pekudat Hesderey HaShilton veHaMishpat" (first legislation in the State of Israel), ruling of a six-day working week and Saturday as a day of rest (constituting the Jewish nature of the State), "Emergency Regulations", discussions about Altalena, State of Israel emblem, the Constituent Assembly Order, and more. The provisional councils existed between May 1948 and February 1949, and served as a transitional link between the mandatory government and "Knesset Israel".
On the title page of the thirtieth meeting protocol appears a signature by Ze'ev Sherf, secretary of the council.
Volumes 24 cm, overall good condition. Some stains. Binding of second volume is partly detached. Bindings are slightly worn.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $400
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Cardboard folder with a printed label reading "State of Israel - The Provisional Government" (Hebrew) containing three early propositions for a constitution for the State of Israel. The folder was sent to the editorial staff of the newspaper Al HaMishmar. [ca. 1949]. Hebrew and English.
1-2. "State of Israel, constitution proposal". Edited by Dr. Leo Cohen (Hebrew version by Dr. M. Zilberg) + "Memorandum regarding a constitution proposal for Israel" by Leo Cohen (several leaves missing).
The task of formulating a constitution for the state of Israel was placed in the hands of Leo Cohen by the Jewish Agency. The proposal was submitted in 1949 to Zerach Warhaftig, first chairman of the Knesset's constitution committee. The proposal was originally written in English.
3. Suggestions for the Constitution of the State of Israel, [by Dr. Rolbant, London School of Economics]. At the beginning of the proposal is a letter of recommendation by Harold J. Laski.
4. "Proposal for a Constitution for the State of Israel", by Dr. Werner Freistetter.
[1], 13; [1], 9, 17-26; 22, [2]; 23 leaves, 33 cm. Bound with string. Good-fair condition. Extensive foxing. Torn folder.
1-2. "State of Israel, constitution proposal". Edited by Dr. Leo Cohen (Hebrew version by Dr. M. Zilberg) + "Memorandum regarding a constitution proposal for Israel" by Leo Cohen (several leaves missing).
The task of formulating a constitution for the state of Israel was placed in the hands of Leo Cohen by the Jewish Agency. The proposal was submitted in 1949 to Zerach Warhaftig, first chairman of the Knesset's constitution committee. The proposal was originally written in English.
3. Suggestions for the Constitution of the State of Israel, [by Dr. Rolbant, London School of Economics]. At the beginning of the proposal is a letter of recommendation by Harold J. Laski.
4. "Proposal for a Constitution for the State of Israel", by Dr. Werner Freistetter.
[1], 13; [1], 9, 17-26; 22, [2]; 23 leaves, 33 cm. Bound with string. Good-fair condition. Extensive foxing. Torn folder.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,188
Including buyer's premium
Some 90 booklets and lesson plans, early IDF printings, on the instruction of fighters and commanders in battle tactics, weapon use and more. Israel, 1947-1949. Hebrew.
Rich, varied collection containing many materials on the IDF's early military doctrine, weapons, military equipment and combat equipment.
Items include: booklets of "Lectures for Commanders" by Michael Marcus (General David Marcus), parts 1-6 (no more booklets were printed); "Tslof", instruction booklet for snipers, stencilled, with illustrations; illustrated instruction booklet for cooking in the field; "Guerilla Warfare", instruction booklet for fighting in guerilla warfare conditions; "Hunting and Destroying Tanks", instruction booklet; training programs and lesson plans in handwriting; and more.
Size and condition vary. Most items are 31.5 cm. Good overall condition. Stains, tears and creases to some items. A few items are reinforced with adhesive tape.
Rich, varied collection containing many materials on the IDF's early military doctrine, weapons, military equipment and combat equipment.
Items include: booklets of "Lectures for Commanders" by Michael Marcus (General David Marcus), parts 1-6 (no more booklets were printed); "Tslof", instruction booklet for snipers, stencilled, with illustrations; illustrated instruction booklet for cooking in the field; "Guerilla Warfare", instruction booklet for fighting in guerilla warfare conditions; "Hunting and Destroying Tanks", instruction booklet; training programs and lesson plans in handwriting; and more.
Size and condition vary. Most items are 31.5 cm. Good overall condition. Stains, tears and creases to some items. A few items are reinforced with adhesive tape.
Category
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,500
Including buyer's premium
78 pamphlets, military leaves and various paper items printed by IDF units and civilian defense units, most from the War of Independence period and the War of Attrition period. Israel, late 1940s to mid-1950s (a few items from the 1960s). Hebrew.
Items include:
· 36 battalion and brigade bulletins and pamphlets from the War of Independence period. These include: an issue of "BaMahane" from September 2, 1948 (its first issue as the "Israel Soldiers' Newspaper"); bulletin no. 7 of the 51st Battalion (apparently confiscated due to the article "HaCherut" [Freedom] by Moshe Peli); the only issue of the "Transportation Corps Bulletin" from 1949; and more.
· Three issues of "Kol Tsfat", May 1948, April 1948 and May 1949.
· 16 military leaves, including: 3 issues of "BeChativa 6" - journal of the Jerusalem Brigade from July-August 1948; military leaf from May 1949 calling on IDF soldiers to refrain from unseemly behavior towards the enemy, and more. Some of the pamphlets are classified "restricted", and a few are marked "destroy after reading".
· 12 items of the "IDF Culture Service" in pocket format, including: "On Fear under Fire" - psychological guide for combat soldiers in wartime; "Choose a Hebrew Name" - collection of Hebrew names for new immigrants; three novels from the series "Pocket Library for the Hebrew Soldier", and more.
· "1948 Passover" booklet - a pioneer-IDF variation on the Passover haggadah, with a division of reading portions according to military positions, a toast honoring the "Haganah", and more, with decorations by Arieh Allweil.
· Issue of "Dapim LaMadrich" [Guide Leaves]of "Hazit HaNoar" [The Youth Front], the youth movement of the Lehi Group, including directives for the movement's instructors during the few months when the movement was legal.
· Palmach proclamation (Yiddish), addressed to the new immigrant and presenting the unit's history and achievements.
· Two booklets of the Mapam party, printed in 1948, one addressed to Israel's soldiers and the other to "the young recruits", both conveying a radical anti-imperialist message.
Size and condition vary. Good-fair overall condition.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
Items include:
· 36 battalion and brigade bulletins and pamphlets from the War of Independence period. These include: an issue of "BaMahane" from September 2, 1948 (its first issue as the "Israel Soldiers' Newspaper"); bulletin no. 7 of the 51st Battalion (apparently confiscated due to the article "HaCherut" [Freedom] by Moshe Peli); the only issue of the "Transportation Corps Bulletin" from 1949; and more.
· Three issues of "Kol Tsfat", May 1948, April 1948 and May 1949.
· 16 military leaves, including: 3 issues of "BeChativa 6" - journal of the Jerusalem Brigade from July-August 1948; military leaf from May 1949 calling on IDF soldiers to refrain from unseemly behavior towards the enemy, and more. Some of the pamphlets are classified "restricted", and a few are marked "destroy after reading".
· 12 items of the "IDF Culture Service" in pocket format, including: "On Fear under Fire" - psychological guide for combat soldiers in wartime; "Choose a Hebrew Name" - collection of Hebrew names for new immigrants; three novels from the series "Pocket Library for the Hebrew Soldier", and more.
· "1948 Passover" booklet - a pioneer-IDF variation on the Passover haggadah, with a division of reading portions according to military positions, a toast honoring the "Haganah", and more, with decorations by Arieh Allweil.
· Issue of "Dapim LaMadrich" [Guide Leaves]of "Hazit HaNoar" [The Youth Front], the youth movement of the Lehi Group, including directives for the movement's instructors during the few months when the movement was legal.
· Palmach proclamation (Yiddish), addressed to the new immigrant and presenting the unit's history and achievements.
· Two booklets of the Mapam party, printed in 1948, one addressed to Israel's soldiers and the other to "the young recruits", both conveying a radical anti-imperialist message.
Size and condition vary. Good-fair overall condition.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
Category
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
Including buyer's premium
23 newspapers and pamphlets from the Suez Crisis. Israel, October-November 1956. Hebrew.
1-5. Issues 2-6 of the IDF pamphlet "Alei Esh" (printed consecutively from October 31, 1956 to November 5, 1956). Including reports from the battlefield, essays to strengthen the fighters' morale and news of events in Israel.
6. "Alei Tsafon", bulletin of the Northern Command from October 14, 1956, including a detailed report, 4 pages long, on the occupation of Rafah, and a map.
7-8. Two issues of the brigade bulletin "BaHazit U'vaOref" [On the Front and in the Rear, Military News Bulletin for the Brigade's Soldiers], edited by Yehezkel HaMeiri.
9. "HaMatzav" [The Situation], issue no. 2. Internal
circular with instructions to the editors of IDF newspapers, on behalf of the Information Branch of the IDF Education Officer. Includes general topics to be covered, headlines and rhymed passwords for maintaining secrecy.
10-23. Twelve issues of "Haaretz" newspaper (all the daily wartime issues, from October 30, 1956 to November 9, 1956, and two issues from the end of November); issue of "Ma'ariv" from November 13, 1956; issue of "Lamerhav" from March 7, 1957.
Size and condition vary. Bulletins in good overall condition, newspapers in fair-good condition.
1-5. Issues 2-6 of the IDF pamphlet "Alei Esh" (printed consecutively from October 31, 1956 to November 5, 1956). Including reports from the battlefield, essays to strengthen the fighters' morale and news of events in Israel.
6. "Alei Tsafon", bulletin of the Northern Command from October 14, 1956, including a detailed report, 4 pages long, on the occupation of Rafah, and a map.
7-8. Two issues of the brigade bulletin "BaHazit U'vaOref" [On the Front and in the Rear, Military News Bulletin for the Brigade's Soldiers], edited by Yehezkel HaMeiri.
9. "HaMatzav" [The Situation], issue no. 2. Internal
circular with instructions to the editors of IDF newspapers, on behalf of the Information Branch of the IDF Education Officer. Includes general topics to be covered, headlines and rhymed passwords for maintaining secrecy.
10-23. Twelve issues of "Haaretz" newspaper (all the daily wartime issues, from October 30, 1956 to November 9, 1956, and two issues from the end of November); issue of "Ma'ariv" from November 13, 1956; issue of "Lamerhav" from March 7, 1957.
Size and condition vary. Bulletins in good overall condition, newspapers in fair-good condition.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
60 paper items from the Six-Day War period. May-June 1967.
Including:
· Three issues of "BaHazit", battalion bulletin printed and distributed on the eve of the war. The issues contain short items on current affairs in Israel, personal greetings and humoristic items. · Notice of Prime Minister Levi Eshkol to IDF soldiers prior to declaring war, from May 29, 1967. · Eight issues and special information leaf of "Tsav Kri'ah", the bulletin of the Central Command from the war days and the days preceding the war. The issues include a statement by the Chief of Command and caricatures drawn especially for the bulletin by Dosh. · Six military leaves by the IDF Jerusalem District. With many illustrations of liberated Jerusalem after the entry of IDF soldiers. · Five maps from the wartime period, including maps of the forces' advance, a map of Jerusalem's Old City at its liberation and an issue with two maps in English (one presenting the balance of power at the outbreak of the war and the other presenting the movement of the Arab armies towards the Israeli border on June 4, 1967). · Many issues of the newspapers "Yedioth Ahronoth", "Ma'ariv", "Haaretz" and "Davar" from the war period, including souvenir issues and special victory editions. · Issue of the Egyptian newspaper Al Mussawar from June 2, 1967. And additional items.
Size and condition vary. Fair-good overall condition.
Including:
· Three issues of "BaHazit", battalion bulletin printed and distributed on the eve of the war. The issues contain short items on current affairs in Israel, personal greetings and humoristic items. · Notice of Prime Minister Levi Eshkol to IDF soldiers prior to declaring war, from May 29, 1967. · Eight issues and special information leaf of "Tsav Kri'ah", the bulletin of the Central Command from the war days and the days preceding the war. The issues include a statement by the Chief of Command and caricatures drawn especially for the bulletin by Dosh. · Six military leaves by the IDF Jerusalem District. With many illustrations of liberated Jerusalem after the entry of IDF soldiers. · Five maps from the wartime period, including maps of the forces' advance, a map of Jerusalem's Old City at its liberation and an issue with two maps in English (one presenting the balance of power at the outbreak of the war and the other presenting the movement of the Arab armies towards the Israeli border on June 4, 1967). · Many issues of the newspapers "Yedioth Ahronoth", "Ma'ariv", "Haaretz" and "Davar" from the war period, including souvenir issues and special victory editions. · Issue of the Egyptian newspaper Al Mussawar from June 2, 1967. And additional items.
Size and condition vary. Fair-good overall condition.
Category
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
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Some 120 paper items, mostly bulletins and "military leaves", printed by the IDF and the various commands during the Yom Kippur War. Israel, October 1973.
Items include: · issues 1-20 of the "Air Force Military Bulletin"; · issues 1-7 and the military bulletin "Machatz" published by the Northern Command. · Issues 1-18 of the military bulletin "BaDarom", bound together. · Issues 5, 11, 14-16 and 18 and the bulletin "Bein Galim" - the navy's bulletin in a wartime edition. · Military leaves no. 1-19, and issues 1-6 of a military amusement leaf printed by the Central Command; and more.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Stains, creases, filing holes and small tears.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
Items include: · issues 1-20 of the "Air Force Military Bulletin"; · issues 1-7 and the military bulletin "Machatz" published by the Northern Command. · Issues 1-18 of the military bulletin "BaDarom", bound together. · Issues 5, 11, 14-16 and 18 and the bulletin "Bein Galim" - the navy's bulletin in a wartime edition. · Military leaves no. 1-19, and issues 1-6 of a military amusement leaf printed by the Central Command; and more.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Stains, creases, filing holes and small tears.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
Category
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Five original caricatures by Dosh (Kariel Gardosn, 1921-2000). Ink on paper.
Caricatures on political subjects, apparently intended for publication in the newspaper "Ma'ariv". The figure of Srulik appears in all of them.
Final versions, with printing instructions (written in pen) and captions (written in pencil).
[5] leaves, approx. 18X22 cm to 21X32 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases. Some tears. Filing holes to two leaves.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
Caricatures on political subjects, apparently intended for publication in the newspaper "Ma'ariv". The figure of Srulik appears in all of them.
Final versions, with printing instructions (written in pen) and captions (written in pencil).
[5] leaves, approx. 18X22 cm to 21X32 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases. Some tears. Filing holes to two leaves.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
Category
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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!["Sefer Yerushalem", a concise history of Jerusalem, by Tuvia Solomon. Jerusalem, [Solomon printing press], 1884.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale52-public/048.jpg "\"Sefer Yerushalem\" - Tuvia Solomon - Jerusalem, 1884 - Miniature")
Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
"Sefer Yerushalem", a concise history of Jerusalem, by Tuvia Solomon. Jerusalem, [Solomon printing press], 1884.
A book about Jerusalem in a particularly small format with drawings of the holy places (some in golden frames). Title page-wrappers printed on blue paper with golden print, in Hebrew and German. The author, Tuvia Solomon (1862-1951), printer, poet, author and scholar, was the son of Yoel Moshe Solomon. Printed label attached to inner side of front binding: "Souvenir from the publisher Tuvia Solomon" (Hebrew).
[3], 54, [13] pp, 8 cm. Good condition. High-quality light-colored paper. Slight defects. Old cardboard binding.
S. Halevi 456 (Halevi notes "contains very interesting material about Jerusalem").
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.
A book about Jerusalem in a particularly small format with drawings of the holy places (some in golden frames). Title page-wrappers printed on blue paper with golden print, in Hebrew and German. The author, Tuvia Solomon (1862-1951), printer, poet, author and scholar, was the son of Yoel Moshe Solomon. Printed label attached to inner side of front binding: "Souvenir from the publisher Tuvia Solomon" (Hebrew).
[3], 54, [13] pp, 8 cm. Good condition. High-quality light-colored paper. Slight defects. Old cardboard binding.
S. Halevi 456 (Halevi notes "contains very interesting material about Jerusalem").
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.
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Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
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