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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
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David Ben-Gurion, handwritten letter, addressed to "The Executive Committee". Moscow, 18.9.1923. Signed "B. G". Hebrew.
The letter was written during Ben-Gurion's stay in Moscow as a representative of the Yishuv at the international agricultural fair held in the city.
Ben-Gurion writes regarding the Hebrew newspapers sent to him from Palestine: "Bless you for the invaluable gift I have just received from you - a package of our newspapers. I don't know if any of you have yet had the experience of reading our newspapers under these conditions. I know that surely, you also yearn for knowledge of events here. I am sorry to say I must restrain my prophecy until the time is ripe…" Beneath his signature Ben-Gurion added a few more lines regarding the fair: "The exhibition arrangement has turned out fine, I can even say very fine… my fears of failure were unfounded". On the margin of the letter he wrote: "Our national (Zionist) flag has found a place in the exhibition".
[1] leaf, 22 cm. Folding marks and creases. Foxing. Filing holes (with slight damage to text).
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
The letter was written during Ben-Gurion's stay in Moscow as a representative of the Yishuv at the international agricultural fair held in the city.
Ben-Gurion writes regarding the Hebrew newspapers sent to him from Palestine: "Bless you for the invaluable gift I have just received from you - a package of our newspapers. I don't know if any of you have yet had the experience of reading our newspapers under these conditions. I know that surely, you also yearn for knowledge of events here. I am sorry to say I must restrain my prophecy until the time is ripe…" Beneath his signature Ben-Gurion added a few more lines regarding the fair: "The exhibition arrangement has turned out fine, I can even say very fine… my fears of failure were unfounded". On the margin of the letter he wrote: "Our national (Zionist) flag has found a place in the exhibition".
[1] leaf, 22 cm. Folding marks and creases. Foxing. Filing holes (with slight damage to text).
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Three documents hand-signed by David Ben-Gurion. Israel, [1924] and 1956. Hebrew.
1. A letter dated April 22, 1956, typed on official stationery of Prime Minister's Office and addressed to Moshe Sneh, member of Maki party. "What are the roots of your opposition?... what once was dictatorship you call democracy and vice versa…". [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, some stains and filing holes.
2-3. Two documents signed by Ben-Gurion in initials, "D.B.G.", when he served as secretary of the "Histadrut HaKlalit", [1924]: confirmation of receiving Kupat Holim budget; a certificate confirming the stay of Meir Walt in Palestine until the outbreak of World War I. Signed also by Joseph Aharonovich. [2] leaves, approx. 23X15.5 cm. Fair condition. Duplication of typewritten documents. Folding marks, stains, filing holes and tears at margins.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
1. A letter dated April 22, 1956, typed on official stationery of Prime Minister's Office and addressed to Moshe Sneh, member of Maki party. "What are the roots of your opposition?... what once was dictatorship you call democracy and vice versa…". [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, some stains and filing holes.
2-3. Two documents signed by Ben-Gurion in initials, "D.B.G.", when he served as secretary of the "Histadrut HaKlalit", [1924]: confirmation of receiving Kupat Holim budget; a certificate confirming the stay of Meir Walt in Palestine until the outbreak of World War I. Signed also by Joseph Aharonovich. [2] leaves, approx. 23X15.5 cm. Fair condition. Duplication of typewritten documents. Folding marks, stains, filing holes and tears at margins.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $450
Sold for: $600
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Two letters, typewritten on official stationery and signed in the hand of David Ben-Gurion. Jerusalem, 1956. Hebrew.
1. Letter from April 1, addressed to Moshe Sasson, then vice-consul at the Israeli legation in Athens.
"There is much in common between the State of Israel and Greece… Jerusalem and Athens bestowed on the world an immortal legacy that has enriched the human race in its entirety, leaving an indelible imprint on world culture…" [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, filing holes and some stains.
2. Letter from April 28, addressed to David Hacohen, who served as Israel's first envoy to Burma the previous year.
"The State now needs two things: to prepare for war at full speed… and to continue in the efforts for peace… each year of peace is a clean profit for us… how will our army's armament end up? Only time will tell". [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, filing holes and some stains. Tear near upper filing hole, with slight damage to the addressee's name and address.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
1. Letter from April 1, addressed to Moshe Sasson, then vice-consul at the Israeli legation in Athens.
"There is much in common between the State of Israel and Greece… Jerusalem and Athens bestowed on the world an immortal legacy that has enriched the human race in its entirety, leaving an indelible imprint on world culture…" [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, filing holes and some stains.
2. Letter from April 28, addressed to David Hacohen, who served as Israel's first envoy to Burma the previous year.
"The State now needs two things: to prepare for war at full speed… and to continue in the efforts for peace… each year of peace is a clean profit for us… how will our army's armament end up? Only time will tell". [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, filing holes and some stains. Tear near upper filing hole, with slight damage to the addressee's name and address.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Collection of items from the estate of Prof. Harry Heller (1899-1967), a pioneer of medicine in Israel and one of the founders of Beilinson Hospital.
1. Note (passage permit) in the handwriting of David Ben-Gurion and with his signature: "To the army guard units in Ramle, Lod and others. Please grant free passage to Dr. Heller…" (Hebrew), [1948].
2. Visiting card of Dr. Heller, with the signatures of Chaim Weizmann and the Chief of the General Staff Yaakov Dori.
3. "Movement order" in the name of Harry Heller, for a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff in the General Staff camp, October 1948.
4-5. Short letter in the handwriting of the Chief of the General Staff Yaakov Dori, and a greeting card with his signature.
6-7. Invitation to the IDF "Army Day" celebratory formation, July 1949; program of the IDF "Army Day" formation and central parade.
8. Invitation to celebrate the Day of Independence in the garden of Chaim Weizmann and his wife in Rechovot, 1951.
Size and condition vary. Fair to good condition. Coarse tears to letter of Yaakov Dori. Reinforcements with adhesive tape.
1. Note (passage permit) in the handwriting of David Ben-Gurion and with his signature: "To the army guard units in Ramle, Lod and others. Please grant free passage to Dr. Heller…" (Hebrew), [1948].
2. Visiting card of Dr. Heller, with the signatures of Chaim Weizmann and the Chief of the General Staff Yaakov Dori.
3. "Movement order" in the name of Harry Heller, for a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff in the General Staff camp, October 1948.
4-5. Short letter in the handwriting of the Chief of the General Staff Yaakov Dori, and a greeting card with his signature.
6-7. Invitation to the IDF "Army Day" celebratory formation, July 1949; program of the IDF "Army Day" formation and central parade.
8. Invitation to celebrate the Day of Independence in the garden of Chaim Weizmann and his wife in Rechovot, 1951.
Size and condition vary. Fair to good condition. Coarse tears to letter of Yaakov Dori. Reinforcements with adhesive tape.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $500
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Collection of handwritten letter drafts by Moshe Sharett, addressed to David Ben-Gurion. 1950s-1960s. Hebrew.
Letters on political issues, in which the rivalry between Sharett and Ben-Gurion is clearly felt.
1. Letter draft on the Lavon Affair ("The Bad Business"). 7 pp + 3 additional pages, apparently an additional draft of the same letter. The last page is signed "Moshe Sharett" (Hebrew).
2. Letter draft addressing, among other things, Ben-Gurion's retirement. Unsigned and undated.
3. Letter draft from March 1954 on Ben-Gurion's refusal to take part in "preparing the party's next council meeting". 6 pp. Unsigned.
4. Letter draft from June 1956, on the subject of Golda Meir. "If your intention regarding Golda is that from now on I shall consider her the 'Designated Foreign Minister' and ask her opinion on every matter I deal with now and that may oblige her when she comes to replace me, then I must clarify in absolute terms that I refuse to do so". [1] p. Signed: "M.S.".
5. Letter draft from October 1960 referring to Ben-Gurion's speech at Giv'at Chaim.
"I thank you for the birthday greetings you sent me, and send you greetings for your birthday in return. I cannot accept your empty apology… and I will not accept any personal message from you until you retract, publicly and explicitly, the horrible and shocking accusation you brought against me at Giv'at Chaim…" [1] p. Signed: "M.S.".
6. Letter draft from March 1961. Written in response to Ben-Gurion's letter to Sharett, and including references to the political disputes between the two and the break in their relations. At the beginning of the letter Sharett writes: "Ostensibly I should have commended your good will to resume our relations after a break of over four years, but what can I do - it is not so simple…" [1] p. Signed: "M.S.".
Total of 6 items. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
Letters on political issues, in which the rivalry between Sharett and Ben-Gurion is clearly felt.
1. Letter draft on the Lavon Affair ("The Bad Business"). 7 pp + 3 additional pages, apparently an additional draft of the same letter. The last page is signed "Moshe Sharett" (Hebrew).
2. Letter draft addressing, among other things, Ben-Gurion's retirement. Unsigned and undated.
3. Letter draft from March 1954 on Ben-Gurion's refusal to take part in "preparing the party's next council meeting". 6 pp. Unsigned.
4. Letter draft from June 1956, on the subject of Golda Meir. "If your intention regarding Golda is that from now on I shall consider her the 'Designated Foreign Minister' and ask her opinion on every matter I deal with now and that may oblige her when she comes to replace me, then I must clarify in absolute terms that I refuse to do so". [1] p. Signed: "M.S.".
5. Letter draft from October 1960 referring to Ben-Gurion's speech at Giv'at Chaim.
"I thank you for the birthday greetings you sent me, and send you greetings for your birthday in return. I cannot accept your empty apology… and I will not accept any personal message from you until you retract, publicly and explicitly, the horrible and shocking accusation you brought against me at Giv'at Chaim…" [1] p. Signed: "M.S.".
6. Letter draft from March 1961. Written in response to Ben-Gurion's letter to Sharett, and including references to the political disputes between the two and the break in their relations. At the beginning of the letter Sharett writes: "Ostensibly I should have commended your good will to resume our relations after a break of over four years, but what can I do - it is not so simple…" [1] p. Signed: "M.S.".
Total of 6 items. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Shlomo Shva collection.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $400
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The Spirit of Israel's Defence Forces, Address by Major-General Yitzhak Rabin on Mount Scopus, Jerusalem. Published by the "Information Office Center at the Prime Minister's Office", Jerusalem, [1967]. Hebrew and English.
Yitzhak Rabin's speech at the university on Mount Scopus upon receiving an Honorary Doctorate in philosophy, a few weeks after the end of the Six-Day War and the return of the university to its original location.
On the front cover is the signature of Yitzhak Rabin ("Y. Rabin", Hebrew).
[8] pp, 21 cm. Good condition. Slight creases.
Yitzhak Rabin's speech at the university on Mount Scopus upon receiving an Honorary Doctorate in philosophy, a few weeks after the end of the Six-Day War and the return of the university to its original location.
On the front cover is the signature of Yitzhak Rabin ("Y. Rabin", Hebrew).
[8] pp, 21 cm. Good condition. Slight creases.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $350
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73 letters, telegrams and messages of condolence, sent to Moshe Dayan after the passing of his mother, Dvora Dayan, in late July 1956.
Including: telegrams from Mordechai Maklef, Yaakov Dori, Yosef Tekoah, Menachem Begin, letters from ministers and rabbis, mayors, newspaper editors and more.
Moshe Dayan's mother, Dvora Dayan (née Zotolovsky, 1890-1956) was a Second Aliyah pioneer, a member of Kibbutz Degania Aleph and one of the founders of Nahalal, a writer, publicist and member of the editorial board of the journal "Dvar HaPoelet".
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Filing holes.
Including: telegrams from Mordechai Maklef, Yaakov Dori, Yosef Tekoah, Menachem Begin, letters from ministers and rabbis, mayors, newspaper editors and more.
Moshe Dayan's mother, Dvora Dayan (née Zotolovsky, 1890-1956) was a Second Aliyah pioneer, a member of Kibbutz Degania Aleph and one of the founders of Nahalal, a writer, publicist and member of the editorial board of the journal "Dvar HaPoelet".
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Filing holes.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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"Ma'ase Berabi Ephraim Zalman Margolioth veSefer HaZoref". A handwritten leaf from the archives of Joseph Perl. [Galicia, 19th century]. Hebrew.
The document concerns different parts of "Sefer HaZoref" which reached Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margolioth (Rabbi of Brody) from various sources. Among other things, it tells that he received a manuscript of "Sefer HaZoref" which was copied from a manuscript that belonged to Rabbi Israel Ba'al Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidic Judaism, who said about it that "Universes can be erected with it". [1] leaf written on both sides, 24 cm. Fair condition. Several open tears, with damage to text. Tears at margins. Stains.
See:
1. Zeev Rabinovitz. "Al 'Sefer HaZoref' by Rabbi Yehushua Heschel Zoref", Zion, VI, 1941, pp. 80-84.
2. Gershom Scholem, "HaNavie HaShabtai R' Heschel Zoref - R' Adam Baal Shem". In: David Assaf and Esther Libas (Editors), "Hashalav Ha'acharon, Mechkarey HaChasidut shel Gershom Shalom", Jerusalem, 2009, pp. 41-63.
The document concerns different parts of "Sefer HaZoref" which reached Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margolioth (Rabbi of Brody) from various sources. Among other things, it tells that he received a manuscript of "Sefer HaZoref" which was copied from a manuscript that belonged to Rabbi Israel Ba'al Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidic Judaism, who said about it that "Universes can be erected with it". [1] leaf written on both sides, 24 cm. Fair condition. Several open tears, with damage to text. Tears at margins. Stains.
See:
1. Zeev Rabinovitz. "Al 'Sefer HaZoref' by Rabbi Yehushua Heschel Zoref", Zion, VI, 1941, pp. 80-84.
2. Gershom Scholem, "HaNavie HaShabtai R' Heschel Zoref - R' Adam Baal Shem". In: David Assaf and Esther Libas (Editors), "Hashalav Ha'acharon, Mechkarey HaChasidut shel Gershom Shalom", Jerusalem, 2009, pp. 41-63.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,375
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Five books by Else Lasker-Schüler. 1907-1943. German.
1. Die Nächte Tino von Bagdads [The Nights of Tino from Baghdad], by Else Lasker-Schüler. Berlin-Stutgart-Leipzig: Axel Juncker, [1907]. First edition. Compilation containing short prose works by Else Lasker- Schüler. Facing the title page is an illustration by M. Fröhlich. 83, [6] pp. Foxing. Binding worn and a bit loose. Bookplate.
2. Meine Wunder, Gedichte. Karlsruhe and Leipzig: Dreililien, 1911. First edition. [2] leaves, 68 pp, [2] leaves. Foxing throughout the book. Damaged binding (most of the spine missing; originally the binding was cloth-covered. The cloth is detached and torn). Bookplate.
3. Hebräische Balladen [Hebrew Ballads], Berlin-Wilmersdorf: A. R. Mayer, 1913. First edition. [8] leaves. All the leaves are detached. Stains and some tears (coarse tear to last leaf).
4. Die Wupper, Schauspiel in fünf Aufzügen. Play in five acts. Berlin: Paul Cassirer, 1919. With dedication in her hand (signed "The Prince of Thebes"). 120 pp. Fair condition. Cover detached and detached leaves. Tears to margins of some leaves and to cover. Stains.
5. Mein Blaues Klavier, Else Lasker Schüler [My Blue Piano]. Jerusalem: "Tarshish", 1943. First edition.
The poet's last book, published during her lifetime. Printed in an edition of 330 copies. The present copy is no. 166. The illustration on the cover was made by the poet. 45, [2] pp. Good condition. Some stains. Binding damaged and faded. Spine professionally restored (partly missing).
1. Die Nächte Tino von Bagdads [The Nights of Tino from Baghdad], by Else Lasker-Schüler. Berlin-Stutgart-Leipzig: Axel Juncker, [1907]. First edition. Compilation containing short prose works by Else Lasker- Schüler. Facing the title page is an illustration by M. Fröhlich. 83, [6] pp. Foxing. Binding worn and a bit loose. Bookplate.
2. Meine Wunder, Gedichte. Karlsruhe and Leipzig: Dreililien, 1911. First edition. [2] leaves, 68 pp, [2] leaves. Foxing throughout the book. Damaged binding (most of the spine missing; originally the binding was cloth-covered. The cloth is detached and torn). Bookplate.
3. Hebräische Balladen [Hebrew Ballads], Berlin-Wilmersdorf: A. R. Mayer, 1913. First edition. [8] leaves. All the leaves are detached. Stains and some tears (coarse tear to last leaf).
4. Die Wupper, Schauspiel in fünf Aufzügen. Play in five acts. Berlin: Paul Cassirer, 1919. With dedication in her hand (signed "The Prince of Thebes"). 120 pp. Fair condition. Cover detached and detached leaves. Tears to margins of some leaves and to cover. Stains.
5. Mein Blaues Klavier, Else Lasker Schüler [My Blue Piano]. Jerusalem: "Tarshish", 1943. First edition.
The poet's last book, published during her lifetime. Printed in an edition of 330 copies. The present copy is no. 166. The illustration on the cover was made by the poet. 45, [2] pp. Good condition. Some stains. Binding damaged and faded. Spine professionally restored (partly missing).
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $1,500
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Émile Zola, letter in his handwriting, apparently to his friend Ernest Alfred Vizetelly. Signed: "Z". The letter was written during Zola's stay in London, where he escaped after being sentenced to imprisonment following the publication of his essay "J'Accuse…!" in defense of Alfred Dreyfus. [London], September 11, 1898. French.
The letter concerns Zola's living accommodations in London. "I've received a letter from Charpentier [apparently the French publisher Georges Charpentier, Zola's friend] who will arrive in London Thursday evening. He will set a meeting for you in London, at a hotel, on Friday… let me know if you've received the letter. I feel I won't see you before Friday and it will be too late then to arrange to renewal of the rent contract. I have definitely decided to stay here another 15 days. Tell Wareham immediately to do what is needed to rent the house until October 10. On Friday I will provide the payment funds". Beneath his signature he adds: "You daughter Violette [apparently Violette Vizetelly] asks that you call her through the post office as soon as possible…".
The French writer and publicist Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a prominent supporter of Alfred Dreyfus when the latter was accused, in 1895, of treason and espionage for Germany. In 1897 he published a series of articles in support of Dreyfus; in January 1898 he published the essay "J'Accuse" in the newspaper "L'Aurore". This was an open letter to the president of France, in which he accused the heads of the military, the War Office and the military court of a travesty of justice. The letter's publication resonated throughout France. Zola was accused of libel, sentenced to a year's imprisonment and forced to flee to England. Zola stayed in London for about a year, assisted in finding living quarters by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly (1853-1922, a journalist and writer who translated Zola's works) and his solicitor Frederick Wareham. In London he lived in hiding, under false identities (this is why he did not sign his full name to the present letter), until learning of Dreyfus's retrial. In June 1899 he returned to Paris.
[1] leaf, folded in half (two written pages), 18 cm. Good condition. Horizontal folding line.
The letter concerns Zola's living accommodations in London. "I've received a letter from Charpentier [apparently the French publisher Georges Charpentier, Zola's friend] who will arrive in London Thursday evening. He will set a meeting for you in London, at a hotel, on Friday… let me know if you've received the letter. I feel I won't see you before Friday and it will be too late then to arrange to renewal of the rent contract. I have definitely decided to stay here another 15 days. Tell Wareham immediately to do what is needed to rent the house until October 10. On Friday I will provide the payment funds". Beneath his signature he adds: "You daughter Violette [apparently Violette Vizetelly] asks that you call her through the post office as soon as possible…".
The French writer and publicist Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a prominent supporter of Alfred Dreyfus when the latter was accused, in 1895, of treason and espionage for Germany. In 1897 he published a series of articles in support of Dreyfus; in January 1898 he published the essay "J'Accuse" in the newspaper "L'Aurore". This was an open letter to the president of France, in which he accused the heads of the military, the War Office and the military court of a travesty of justice. The letter's publication resonated throughout France. Zola was accused of libel, sentenced to a year's imprisonment and forced to flee to England. Zola stayed in London for about a year, assisted in finding living quarters by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly (1853-1922, a journalist and writer who translated Zola's works) and his solicitor Frederick Wareham. In London he lived in hiding, under false identities (this is why he did not sign his full name to the present letter), until learning of Dreyfus's retrial. In June 1899 he returned to Paris.
[1] leaf, folded in half (two written pages), 18 cm. Good condition. Horizontal folding line.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $12,000
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Interesting collection of items related to Alexandre Dumas, père - photographs, newspapers, prints and letters in his hand; most are from the second half of the 19th century. French.
Alexandre Dumas, père (1802-1870), French writer and poet, considered one of the inventors of the historical novel and one of the most widely read French writers. His works, the most famous of which are "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo", were translated into some 100 languages, and many were adapted to film.
The collection includes:
· Twelve photographic portraits of Alexandre Dumas, père (all except one are carte de visite photographs). [1850s-1860s]. These include: photograph with dedication in Dumas's handwriting: "avec mille compliments A Dumas" [French: with a thousand compliments, A. Dumas]; three photographs of Dumas with the American actress Adah Isaacs Menken (1835-1868), with whom he had an affair; photograph by French photographer Nadar (pseudonym of Gaspard-Félix Tournachon, considered one of the most important French portrait photographers in the nineteenth century); and more.
· Photographic portrait of Alexandre Dumas, fils.
· Letter handwritten and signed by Dumas, from 1847, to the French poet Joseph Autran (French). Dumas writes about the play "La Fille D'eschyle" by Autran, which he intends to stage between two plays adapted from his novels - "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "Le Chaviler de Maison-Rouge". [2] written pp; framed together with the original envelope in which the letter was posted.
· Short letter handwritten and signed by Dumas to the French playwright and poet Paul Meurice, in which he mentions his book "The Mohicans of Paris".[1] leaf. At the bottom of the leaf is another letter in a different hand. Framed.
· Portrait of Alexandre Dumas. Oil on cardboard, signed (undeciphered signature). [19th century]. Approx. 29X22 cm. Framed.
· Color caricature of Dumas on the cover of the journal "Le Hanneton" (issue no. 19, June 1867). In the caricature Dumas is seen holding a pen, from which a musketeer is dangling. Framed.
· Color caricature of Dumas as a drummer, on the cover of the journal "Le Bouffon" (issue no. 91, October 1867). Framed.
· Newspaper issues, newspaper leaves and prints with illustrations related to Dumas. Including: portrait illustrations of Dumas; issue of "L'universe Illustre" from 1872 with an illustration of Dumas's funeral; issue of "Le Petit Journal" from 1902; etching - portrait of Dumas as a young man; print showing Dumas's monument in Paris (after Gustave Doré); and more.
Total of about 30 items. Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Some of the items are framed for display.
Alexandre Dumas, père (1802-1870), French writer and poet, considered one of the inventors of the historical novel and one of the most widely read French writers. His works, the most famous of which are "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo", were translated into some 100 languages, and many were adapted to film.
The collection includes:
· Twelve photographic portraits of Alexandre Dumas, père (all except one are carte de visite photographs). [1850s-1860s]. These include: photograph with dedication in Dumas's handwriting: "avec mille compliments A Dumas" [French: with a thousand compliments, A. Dumas]; three photographs of Dumas with the American actress Adah Isaacs Menken (1835-1868), with whom he had an affair; photograph by French photographer Nadar (pseudonym of Gaspard-Félix Tournachon, considered one of the most important French portrait photographers in the nineteenth century); and more.
· Photographic portrait of Alexandre Dumas, fils.
· Letter handwritten and signed by Dumas, from 1847, to the French poet Joseph Autran (French). Dumas writes about the play "La Fille D'eschyle" by Autran, which he intends to stage between two plays adapted from his novels - "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "Le Chaviler de Maison-Rouge". [2] written pp; framed together with the original envelope in which the letter was posted.
· Short letter handwritten and signed by Dumas to the French playwright and poet Paul Meurice, in which he mentions his book "The Mohicans of Paris".[1] leaf. At the bottom of the leaf is another letter in a different hand. Framed.
· Portrait of Alexandre Dumas. Oil on cardboard, signed (undeciphered signature). [19th century]. Approx. 29X22 cm. Framed.
· Color caricature of Dumas on the cover of the journal "Le Hanneton" (issue no. 19, June 1867). In the caricature Dumas is seen holding a pen, from which a musketeer is dangling. Framed.
· Color caricature of Dumas as a drummer, on the cover of the journal "Le Bouffon" (issue no. 91, October 1867). Framed.
· Newspaper issues, newspaper leaves and prints with illustrations related to Dumas. Including: portrait illustrations of Dumas; issue of "L'universe Illustre" from 1872 with an illustration of Dumas's funeral; issue of "Le Petit Journal" from 1902; etching - portrait of Dumas as a young man; print showing Dumas's monument in Paris (after Gustave Doré); and more.
Total of about 30 items. Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Some of the items are framed for display.
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Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 20, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
About 120 documents and photographs from the estate of Jacob Fuchs, a member of "Tze'irei HaMizrachi" in Plonsk and Lodz. Poland and Palestine, 1920s-1930s (some earlier or later documents). Hebrew, Yiddish and Polish.
Items include: · 7 photographs of Jacob Fuchs with pupils of the afternoon classes for religious studies at "Tachkemoni", of "Tze'irei HaMizrachi" (Lodz, Tishrei 5680 [1919]). · Family correspondence in Hebrew, Yiddish and Polish; including letters sent to Jacob Fuchs in Tel Aviv (1920s and 1930s), and a number of letters sent to his father, Shmuel, in ca. 1905. · Postcard sent from Lodz Ghetto to Brooklyn with the stamp of Rumkowski, chairman of the Judenrat in the ghetto (February 1941); Postcard sent from Germany to Zurich in 1940; three telegrams from the Polish Red Cross (1942) and two telegrams from the International Red Cross (1940-1941); response to letter sent to the Relief Committee for Jewish Refugees in Geneva (1941). · Stationery, training kibbutz of "HeChalutz HaMizrachi" in Lodz. · Contracts and business correspondence of Jacob Fuchs with the "HaSak" cooperative, Tel Aviv, ca. 1938. · Membership cards and certificates of Jacob Fuchs in the following organizations: the board of directors of the "Torah VeAvodah" movement in Poland; the board of directors of the "Tze'irei Mizrachi" organization in Poland; the "Hovevei Sfat Ever" (Lovers of Hebrew) Society, Lodz; the second conference of "HaMizrachi" in Poland, 1919; the Leipziger Messe (Leipzig Fair), 1929; the conference of delegates of the Mizrachi societies in Poland, 1921; the "Klub" of the "Zionist Center" in Lodz; the newspapers Das Judische Heim, "Lodzer Tagblatt"; and more.
Total of about 120 items. Size and condition vary.
Items include: · 7 photographs of Jacob Fuchs with pupils of the afternoon classes for religious studies at "Tachkemoni", of "Tze'irei HaMizrachi" (Lodz, Tishrei 5680 [1919]). · Family correspondence in Hebrew, Yiddish and Polish; including letters sent to Jacob Fuchs in Tel Aviv (1920s and 1930s), and a number of letters sent to his father, Shmuel, in ca. 1905. · Postcard sent from Lodz Ghetto to Brooklyn with the stamp of Rumkowski, chairman of the Judenrat in the ghetto (February 1941); Postcard sent from Germany to Zurich in 1940; three telegrams from the Polish Red Cross (1942) and two telegrams from the International Red Cross (1940-1941); response to letter sent to the Relief Committee for Jewish Refugees in Geneva (1941). · Stationery, training kibbutz of "HeChalutz HaMizrachi" in Lodz. · Contracts and business correspondence of Jacob Fuchs with the "HaSak" cooperative, Tel Aviv, ca. 1938. · Membership cards and certificates of Jacob Fuchs in the following organizations: the board of directors of the "Torah VeAvodah" movement in Poland; the board of directors of the "Tze'irei Mizrachi" organization in Poland; the "Hovevei Sfat Ever" (Lovers of Hebrew) Society, Lodz; the second conference of "HaMizrachi" in Poland, 1919; the Leipziger Messe (Leipzig Fair), 1929; the conference of delegates of the Mizrachi societies in Poland, 1921; the "Klub" of the "Zionist Center" in Lodz; the newspapers Das Judische Heim, "Lodzer Tagblatt"; and more.
Total of about 120 items. Size and condition vary.
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Autographs, Hebrew Literature, Manuscripts and Archives, Research and Bibliography Books
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