Auction 87 - Jewish and Israeli Art, History and Culture

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"The Goose and her Chicks" – Children's Book Published by "HaGina" – Jerusalem, 1925 – Illustrations by Aharon Kravtsov

Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Ha-Avaza Ve-Efroheyha ["The Goose and her Chicks"], by Yehiel Heilperin, illustrated by A. [Aharon] Kravtsov, music (musical score) by Yoel Engel. Booklet No. 2 in the series titled "Sipurim-Ziyurim LeTinokot, " edited by Yehiel Heilperin. Jerusalem: "HaGina", 1925. Hebrew.
Short story in rhyme about a goose and her chicks. Beautiful illustrations in bold color by the painter Aharon Kravtzov. Second book (of five) in the series titled "Sipurim-Ziyurim LeTinokot"; printed by "Graphica by Bezalel."
[18] pp. (including cover), approx. 28.5X20 cm. Fair condition. Dampstains and foxing. Minor creases. Scribbles in pencil over two of the illustrations. Dedication in pen at the top of one leaf. Cover worn (with tears to edges, stains, and creases); detached and split at spine.
For information on Yehiel Heilperin and "HaGina" Publishing House, see Ayala Gordon, "Hebrew Illustrations, " 2005, pp. 143-53.
Hebrew Children's Books and Periodicals
Hebrew Children's Books and Periodicals