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Shmuel Jessurun de Mesquita – Book and Issue of Periodical – Woodcuts

Opening: $150
Sold for: $275
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1. S. Jessurun de Mesquita by A. van der Boom. Introduction by T.B. Roorda. Published by J.A.A.M. Van Es, Wassenaar, Holland, 1928.
A book dedicated to the work of the Jewish-Dutch artist Shmuel Jessurun de Mesquita (1868-1944). With reproductions and with three original woodcuts – two within the book and one on the front cover.
46, [1] pp, + 29 plates, 32 cm. Good condition. Foxing (numerous stains to first leaves). Some damage to binding.
2. Issue of the magazine for architecture and art Wendingen, 1925 (first issue of that year), dedicated to the works of Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita. On the cover – woodcut created by de Mesquita.
36 pp, 33.5X33 cm. Good condition. Tears and damage to cover.
International and Israeli Art, Bezalel Artworks and Bibliophilia
International and Israeli Art, Bezalel Artworks and Bibliophilia