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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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"Mabul Shel Esh", draft of an essay handwritten by the Talmudist Levi (Louis) Ginzberg.
The draft of the essay "Mabul Shel Esh", about the source of the Aggadah "Mabul Shel Esh" which appears in the book "Chaye Moshe" by Philo of Alexandria. The manuscript was handwritten by Levi Gintzburg, with deletions, additions and corrections, and is hand-signed by him.
Louis Levi ben Yitzchak Ginzberg (1873-1953) was a famous Talmudist and one of the leaders of Conservative Judaism. Ginzberg was born in Kovno. After a short period of studies in Telz, he abandoned the world of Yeshivahs and studied at the universities of Berlin and Strasburg. In 1899 he immigrated to the United States to participate in editing the Jewish Encyclopedia. Later he was one of the heads of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
This essay was printed in Ginzberg's book "Al Halacha veAggada", Tel-Aviv, 1960, pp. 205-219.
16, IV leaves, 25 cm. Good condition. Stained. Folding marks and slight creases. Tears to a number of leaves (mainly at margins).
The draft of the essay "Mabul Shel Esh", about the source of the Aggadah "Mabul Shel Esh" which appears in the book "Chaye Moshe" by Philo of Alexandria. The manuscript was handwritten by Levi Gintzburg, with deletions, additions and corrections, and is hand-signed by him.
Louis Levi ben Yitzchak Ginzberg (1873-1953) was a famous Talmudist and one of the leaders of Conservative Judaism. Ginzberg was born in Kovno. After a short period of studies in Telz, he abandoned the world of Yeshivahs and studied at the universities of Berlin and Strasburg. In 1899 he immigrated to the United States to participate in editing the Jewish Encyclopedia. Later he was one of the heads of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
This essay was printed in Ginzberg's book "Al Halacha veAggada", Tel-Aviv, 1960, pp. 205-219.
16, IV leaves, 25 cm. Good condition. Stained. Folding marks and slight creases. Tears to a number of leaves (mainly at margins).
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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"Sefer Vav HaMehapech, expresses ideas about the revival of our people in Eretz Israel" (Hebrew), by Avraham Dover Bernstein. Berlin-Schoeneberg: Siegfried Shalem [Shalom], 1911.
The book addresses the pogroms in East Europe (Kishinev and Gomel) and the revival of the Jewish people in Palestine, according to biblical verses. The author writes at the beginning of the book that he printed a certain number of copies at his own expense, for distribution, and that proceeds will be donated "for the needs of our poor nation…". The book is dedicated (in print) to Theodor Herzl and his portrait appears after the title page (within a unique illustration). The booklet "Evel Am", with memorial prayers for the souls of our people's great leaders is bound at the end.
This copy is apparently the author's copy. Numerous leaves were added to the book, on which the author wrote his original text, "word for word", uncensored, and the passages omitted by the censor are marked in blue for comparison with the censored copy – the original and final copies are bound page after page or nearby. The book also includes handwritten leaves, bound among the book's leaves, comments and additions – some long – written by hand on the book's leaves and a number of tracing paper leaves (not bound) written by hand (faded and mostly illegible).
[2], 274 leaves, [4] leaves + numerous leaves, 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original cover. Book is bound in an additional binding, of a later date, with another cover pasted on it.
The book addresses the pogroms in East Europe (Kishinev and Gomel) and the revival of the Jewish people in Palestine, according to biblical verses. The author writes at the beginning of the book that he printed a certain number of copies at his own expense, for distribution, and that proceeds will be donated "for the needs of our poor nation…". The book is dedicated (in print) to Theodor Herzl and his portrait appears after the title page (within a unique illustration). The booklet "Evel Am", with memorial prayers for the souls of our people's great leaders is bound at the end.
This copy is apparently the author's copy. Numerous leaves were added to the book, on which the author wrote his original text, "word for word", uncensored, and the passages omitted by the censor are marked in blue for comparison with the censored copy – the original and final copies are bound page after page or nearby. The book also includes handwritten leaves, bound among the book's leaves, comments and additions – some long – written by hand on the book's leaves and a number of tracing paper leaves (not bound) written by hand (faded and mostly illegible).
[2], 274 leaves, [4] leaves + numerous leaves, 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original cover. Book is bound in an additional binding, of a later date, with another cover pasted on it.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Two items made by the artist Jehudo Epstein (1870-1945). Epstein, born in Sluzk, was barred entrance to Russian art-schools and studied art in Vienna (Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien). During his lifetime, Epstein was considered a prominent Jewish artist of his times. His works were mostly dedicated to Jewish themes. In 1935, he immigrated to South Africa, where he passed away in 1945.
1. Mother and son. Pencil drawing on paper. Signed with initials and dated, 1935. 15.5X22 cm.
2. My Way from East to West, Reminiscences by Jehudo Epstein. (Hitherto unpublished) English translation of Jehudo Epstein's autobiography. The book was originally written in German and in 1929 was published in Stuttgart titled "Mein Weg von Ost nacht West, Errinerungen". Handwritten corrections and notes (in pencil).
[2] leaves (title page and introduction, detached), 222 typewritten leaves, 33.5 cm. Good condition. Tears to cover.
1. Mother and son. Pencil drawing on paper. Signed with initials and dated, 1935. 15.5X22 cm.
2. My Way from East to West, Reminiscences by Jehudo Epstein. (Hitherto unpublished) English translation of Jehudo Epstein's autobiography. The book was originally written in German and in 1929 was published in Stuttgart titled "Mein Weg von Ost nacht West, Errinerungen". Handwritten corrections and notes (in pencil).
[2] leaves (title page and introduction, detached), 222 typewritten leaves, 33.5 cm. Good condition. Tears to cover.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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A letter handwritten and hand-signed by the Jewish-French composer Jacques Fromental Halévy. Location or date are not mentioned. [France, 19th century]. French.
The letter discusses the lyrics of a song (the song is cited in the letter).
Jacques Fromental Halévy writes, among other things: "The lyrics, in general, were very good, but I do not know why they did not "go" well with the music… I tried other lyrics which were more harmonious with the color of the melody but I would like you to see them…".
[1] leaf (sheet folded into two; one written page), 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Pencil inscription on upper left corner.
The letter discusses the lyrics of a song (the song is cited in the letter).
Jacques Fromental Halévy writes, among other things: "The lyrics, in general, were very good, but I do not know why they did not "go" well with the music… I tried other lyrics which were more harmonious with the color of the melody but I would like you to see them…".
[1] leaf (sheet folded into two; one written page), 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Pencil inscription on upper left corner.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Photograph of the violinist, violistand conductor Yehudi Menuhin. Hand-signed by Yehudi Menuhin and George Enescu.
Yehudi Menuhin (1916-1999), Jewish American-born violinist, violist and conductor, considered one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century.
George Enescu (1881-1955), Romanian composer, violinist, teacher, pianist and conductor; one of Menuhin's teachers.
17.5X22.5 cm. Good condition. Creases.
Yehudi Menuhin (1916-1999), Jewish American-born violinist, violist and conductor, considered one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century.
George Enescu (1881-1955), Romanian composer, violinist, teacher, pianist and conductor; one of Menuhin's teachers.
17.5X22.5 cm. Good condition. Creases.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Calling card of Lucie Dreyfus, wife of Alfred Dreyfus, with a short letter written by hand. French.
A calling card printed in French: "Madame Alfred Dreyfus". On the lower half of the card appears a short letter handwritten by Lucie Dreyfus: In answer to your letter… my husband's health is satisfactory" (Last word is written on the back).
8.5X5 cm. Good condition.
A calling card printed in French: "Madame Alfred Dreyfus". On the lower half of the card appears a short letter handwritten by Lucie Dreyfus: In answer to your letter… my husband's health is satisfactory" (Last word is written on the back).
8.5X5 cm. Good condition.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Calling card of Emile Zola, with a short letter handwritten and signed by him. [1898]. French.
Printed on the card are Zola's full name – Emile Zola – and the address "rue de Bruxelles, 21 bis". Zola added a short note (in French): "I received what you sent me. Many thanks and sincere greetings, Emile Zola".
On the back of the card appears a handwritten note: "Refers to communication sent to Zola by Vizetelly re: Dreyfus case, March 1898". (Vizetelly is most probably the publisher and author Henry Vizetelly who translated and published two of Zola's books)].
Calling card: approx. 10.5X6.5 cm, attached to a 19X11.5 cm paper frame. Good condition. Slight stains.
Printed on the card are Zola's full name – Emile Zola – and the address "rue de Bruxelles, 21 bis". Zola added a short note (in French): "I received what you sent me. Many thanks and sincere greetings, Emile Zola".
On the back of the card appears a handwritten note: "Refers to communication sent to Zola by Vizetelly re: Dreyfus case, March 1898". (Vizetelly is most probably the publisher and author Henry Vizetelly who translated and published two of Zola's books)].
Calling card: approx. 10.5X6.5 cm, attached to a 19X11.5 cm paper frame. Good condition. Slight stains.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Lieder des Ghetto [Songs of the Ghetto], by Morris Rosenfeld. Translated into German by Bethold Feiwel, accompanied by illustrations by Ephraim Moshe Lilien. Berlin: Calvary & Co., [ca. 1902]. German.
This copy has a handwritten dedication in Yiddish by the publisher Morris Rosenfeld, to Menachem Mendel Finker.
144, [3] pp, 26 cm. Good condition. Stains, creases and defects at margins. Front binding and first few leaves partly detached. Binding slightly worn.
This copy has a handwritten dedication in Yiddish by the publisher Morris Rosenfeld, to Menachem Mendel Finker.
144, [3] pp, 26 cm. Good condition. Stains, creases and defects at margins. Front binding and first few leaves partly detached. Binding slightly worn.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Die Augen des Ewigen Bruders, Eine Legende [The Eyes of the Eternal Brother, a Legend], by Stephan Zweig. Hellerau [Dresden]: Avalun, [1924].
A bibliophilic edition, illustrated with ten etchings by Fritz Heubner. Nine of the etchings are signed by Heubner (in pencil). Limited edition of 250 copies, this copy being 32/200 of the regular edition. Signed on the colophon by Stephan Zweig (in pen) and the illustrator (in pencil).
[90] pp + [9] plates of etchings (additional etching, within the text), 18 cm. Top edge gilt. Good-fair condition. Significant foxing. Slight damage to margins of some leaves. Slight wear and defects to binding.
A bibliophilic edition, illustrated with ten etchings by Fritz Heubner. Nine of the etchings are signed by Heubner (in pencil). Limited edition of 250 copies, this copy being 32/200 of the regular edition. Signed on the colophon by Stephan Zweig (in pen) and the illustrator (in pencil).
[90] pp + [9] plates of etchings (additional etching, within the text), 18 cm. Top edge gilt. Good-fair condition. Significant foxing. Slight damage to margins of some leaves. Slight wear and defects to binding.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Des Rabbi Israel ben Elieser genannt Baal-Schem-Tow das ist Meister vom guten Namen Unterweisung im Umgang mit Gott, aus den Bruchstücken gefügt von Martin Buber. Published by Jakob Hegner, Hellerau, Dresden, 1927. German. First edition.
Passages about the Baal Shem Tov, edited and translated by Martin Buber.
A dedication handwritten by Martin Buber appears on the front endpaper, to the Chassidism and Mysticism scholar Dr. Shmuel Abba Horodezky: "Dr. S. A. Horodezky zum gruss, Martin Buber, 9.X11.27".
116, [2] pp, 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. First and last leaves are significantly stained. Endpapers (and dedication) in good condition. Ink-stamps. Original cloth cover, stained and slightly distorted.
Passages about the Baal Shem Tov, edited and translated by Martin Buber.
A dedication handwritten by Martin Buber appears on the front endpaper, to the Chassidism and Mysticism scholar Dr. Shmuel Abba Horodezky: "Dr. S. A. Horodezky zum gruss, Martin Buber, 9.X11.27".
116, [2] pp, 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. First and last leaves are significantly stained. Endpapers (and dedication) in good condition. Ink-stamps. Original cloth cover, stained and slightly distorted.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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Mitt liv, mellan öster och väster [Between East and West: Autobiography], by Mordechai Ehrenpreis. Stockholm: Albert Bonnier, 1946. Swedish.
Handwritten dedication on first page: "To my friend Earnest Blumenthal, in memory of our meeting in Stockholm, March 5, 1946. Mordechai Ehrenpreis".
Mordechai Ehrenpreis (1869-1951), Hebrew author, rabbi and Zionist. In 1897, he was appointed "secretary of the committee for preparations of the Zionist Congress" (before the first Zionist Congress in Basel) and in this capacity he provided the Hebrew version of the invitation to the congress complying with Herzl's wishes. From 1900-1940, he served as Chief Rabbi of Bulgaria and later immigrated to Sweden and became Chief Rabbi of Stockholm. During WWII, he was involved in efforts to rescue Hungarian Jews and used his connections to influence the King of Sweden to appoint Raoul Wallenberg as a rescue agent.
Enclosed: A letter handwritten by Esther Ehrenpreis (Mordechai's wife, who attended the first Zionist Congress in Basel) on a printed greeting card, addressed to Blumental. German; two newspaper clippings.
[1] leaf, 488, [1] page, [1] leaf + [15] plates with photos on both sides, 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (primarily to margins and first and last pages). Minor creases to several pages. Tear to one leaf. Pen scribble to one page. Light worming to binding and to back endpaper. Worn, slightly blemished binding.
Handwritten dedication on first page: "To my friend Earnest Blumenthal, in memory of our meeting in Stockholm, March 5, 1946. Mordechai Ehrenpreis".
Mordechai Ehrenpreis (1869-1951), Hebrew author, rabbi and Zionist. In 1897, he was appointed "secretary of the committee for preparations of the Zionist Congress" (before the first Zionist Congress in Basel) and in this capacity he provided the Hebrew version of the invitation to the congress complying with Herzl's wishes. From 1900-1940, he served as Chief Rabbi of Bulgaria and later immigrated to Sweden and became Chief Rabbi of Stockholm. During WWII, he was involved in efforts to rescue Hungarian Jews and used his connections to influence the King of Sweden to appoint Raoul Wallenberg as a rescue agent.
Enclosed: A letter handwritten by Esther Ehrenpreis (Mordechai's wife, who attended the first Zionist Congress in Basel) on a printed greeting card, addressed to Blumental. German; two newspaper clippings.
[1] leaf, 488, [1] page, [1] leaf + [15] plates with photos on both sides, 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (primarily to margins and first and last pages). Minor creases to several pages. Tear to one leaf. Pen scribble to one page. Light worming to binding and to back endpaper. Worn, slightly blemished binding.
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A postcard with a short letter handwritten by Hemda Ben-Yehuda to her daughters, Dolah [Devora] and Ada. Sent from Jerusalem to Paris, 1922.
A short letter written by hand, by Hemda Ben-Yehuda, to her daughters (signed "Mother"). Written on a postcard with a photograph of a stone pillar – an archaeological finding discovered in one of the excavations conducted by the British in Palestine, and presented as a gift to the garden of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda's house in Jerusalem. Next to Hemda's letter is a handwritten inscription about the photographed pillar: "…one of the two only pillars discovered in excavations… gift of the government by Sir Ronald Storrs" [first British governor of Jerusalem during the early days of the British Mandate].
14X9 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases, slight stains and defects. Small tear, open, to one of the top corners.
A short letter written by hand, by Hemda Ben-Yehuda, to her daughters (signed "Mother"). Written on a postcard with a photograph of a stone pillar – an archaeological finding discovered in one of the excavations conducted by the British in Palestine, and presented as a gift to the garden of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda's house in Jerusalem. Next to Hemda's letter is a handwritten inscription about the photographed pillar: "…one of the two only pillars discovered in excavations… gift of the government by Sir Ronald Storrs" [first British governor of Jerusalem during the early days of the British Mandate].
14X9 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases, slight stains and defects. Small tear, open, to one of the top corners.
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