Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture

Ephraim Moses Lilien (1874-1925) – "Jerusalem" – Berlin and Vienna, 1921

Opening: $200
Sold for: $1,063
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Jerusalem, 36 Heliogravüren nach Originalradierungen von E.M. Lilien [Jerusalem, 36 Reproductions of Engravings by E.M. Lilien]. Berlin and Vienna: Benjamin Harz Verlag, 1921.
Portfolio with 35 (of 36) reproductions of engravings by E.M. Lilien (1874-1925), in three chapters: "Jerusalem," "Palestine," and "Seed of Jacob." Introduction (in German) by Eugen Höflich (Moshe Ya'akov Ben Gavriel). The plates have captions in Hebrew.
[8] ff., [35] plates (of 36; Plate No. XIX is missing), 40 cm. Overall good condition. Some plates smaller. Stains, creases, blemishes, tears and restored tears, not affecting prints. Tissue guards missing. Blemishes and stains to folder.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
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