Ze'ev Raban, original sketch for an illustration for a title page of the book "The Palestine Guide, including Trans-Jordan", by G. Olaf Matson. Pencil, ink and watercolor on paper. Not signed. [ca. 1946].
A fine illustration of the Tower of David; around it appears a gate topped with a pointed arch. Under the arch appears the book's title and the author's name (English) and on the lower portion of the leaf appear two handwritten comments: "enlarge" and "book illustrations" and some additional inscriptions in pencil (Hebrew).
“The Palestine Guide, including Trans-Jordan” by Olaf Matson was first published in 1946. [1] leaf, 22X26.5 cm (two sheets of paper pasted together). Good condition. Creases. Tears at margins of leaf.