760 children’s books. Eretz Israel, 20th century.
Enormously large collection including assortment of children’s books from Eretz Israel, majority from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, however some from earlier or later years (1940s, 1980s until 2000s). Collection includes many books which are already included in the Israeli children’s literature canon (including translated books): Atzu Ratzu Gamadim, Hamasa El Ha’I Ulai, Platro Ve’ani, Chibi, Max and Moritz, Limpofo, Barmalei, Bo Elai Parpar Nechmad, Vayehi Erev, and many other books, which were children’s “classics” for generations of children and parents. Many books appear in several copies or in several various editions; few books in Yiddish. Various sizes and conditions.
Source: Collection of Arnie Druck.