Auction 24 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

"VeHaya HeAkov LeMishor" - S.Y. Agnon - Published by J.H. Brenner – Jaffa, 1912

Opening: $500
Sold for: $3,000
Including buyer's premium
"VeHaya HeAkov LeMishor", composed by S.Y. Agnon, published by J.H. Brenner. Etin printing press, Jaffa, [1912].
Agnon's first book. The story was written in Neve- Zedek late in 1911 during four days and was published, in nine sections, in "HaPo'el HaTza'ir". In order to finance the printing of the book, Brenner used his belt as a collateral. [2] Leaves, 3-64, [1] pp, 17 cm. Good condition. Title-page and lining-leaves fastened with adhesive tape. Simple cardboard binding, of the printing period, somewhat worn. Elaborate cardboard case.
Art and Art Books, Bibliophilia and Hebrew Literature
Art and Art Books, Bibliophilia and Hebrew Literature