Collection of science booklets published by "La'am". Jaffa, [1910-1914].
"La'am" publishing was founded by "HaPoel HaZa'ir" by Joseph Aharonovich, Joseph Sprinzak, Avraham Gershon and Yishai Adler on the basis of shares.
"'La'am' publishing answered the need for popular scientific booklets for the Hebrew public in Eretz Israel and Turkey".
The booklets discussed various subjects: natural sciences, geography, life of people in different countries, their politics and customs, various periods in Jewish and in general history, and more.
The publishing house had representatives in Russia, Poland and Romania, and the booklets were distributed in 3000 copies each. Total of 89 booklets were published before World War I broke out. Offered here is an almost complete set (missing are booklets 11 and 14).
Size of booklets 15.5 cm. Fair overall condition. Stains. Ink stamps. Wear. Detached leaves. Lacking paper wrappers.