Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
Nachum Gutman – "BeEretz LovenguluMelech Zulu" – First Edition
Opening: $200
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
BeEretz Lovengulu Melech Zulu, adventures in Africa, written and illustrated by Nachum Gutman. Tel-Aviv: "Davar", 1939. 1st edition.
This is the first book written and illustrated by Nachum Gutman. Gutman was sent in 1935 by the Tel-Aviv municipality to draw the portrait of General Christiaan Smuts who was South Africa's Prime Minister and a supporter of Zionism.
The book's plot is based on letters published in "Davar LeYeladim" during Gutman's journey to South Africa. The book was instantly a big success. 141 pp, 24.5 cm. Very good condition, leaves faded at borders.
This is the first book written and illustrated by Nachum Gutman. Gutman was sent in 1935 by the Tel-Aviv municipality to draw the portrait of General Christiaan Smuts who was South Africa's Prime Minister and a supporter of Zionism.
The book's plot is based on letters published in "Davar LeYeladim" during Gutman's journey to South Africa. The book was instantly a big success. 141 pp, 24.5 cm. Very good condition, leaves faded at borders.
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