Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

"David King of Israel" - Woodcuts by Paul Konrad Hoenich - Haifa, 1949

Opening: $100
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"David King of Israel, a Song in Black and White" by P.K. Hoenich. Warhaftig press, Haifa, (1949).
Portfolio with ten woodcuts by Paul Konrad Hoenich. Printed in 500 copies, from original plates. The portfolio is dedicated to "Our Soldiers" and the inscription on the front cover reads "A soldier peers into the night. He is softly singing a song 'David, King of Israel'. The song carries his thoughts back to David and Goliath, from thence to our struggle. His thoughts turn into pictures, the pictures of this book".
[3] leaves + ten woodcut plates, 36 cm. First leaves and plates are in good condition. Some creases, slight stains and small tears. Paper portfolio in fair condition - torn into two, with folding marks, creases, tears and stains.
Bibliophilia, Prints and Art
Bibliophilia, Prints and Art