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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
August 29, 2017
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Three poetry books in German printed in bibliophile editions:
* Die trunkene Mette durch vier deutsche Jahrhunderte gelesen von Ernst Schulte Strathaus und Karl Wolfskehl, bestellt von d. Gesellsch. Leipzig: W. Drugulin, 1909. German.
Anthology of wine and drunkenness poems, among them poems by Goethe and Schiller. Numbered copy 151/200, signed by Karl Wolfskehl. Handwritten dedication by Ernst Schulte-Strathaus on the endpaper.
Enclosed is a booklet: Grüße und wünsche zum achtzigsten geburtstag dankbar zu erwidern [wishes and congratulations for the eightieth birthday], with a portrait photograph of Ernst Schulte Strathaus and his signature.
76, [1] pp, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Torn spine, partly detached. Defects to binding.
* Die Weisheit des Dschuang-Dse in deutschen Lehrgedichten, Vincenz Hundhausen. Leipzig: Pekinger, 1926. German.
A work in two parts: Leben und Menschen and Leben und Sinn. Poems composed by Vincenz Hundhausen (1878-1955), a German professor in Peking University in China, who occasionally wrote poetry.
Each part was printed in a separate booklet in black and red ink. The booklets are thread-bound and covered with blue silk. Both booklets are inserted in a cloth-covered cardboard slipcase.
Part one: 66 pp, part two: [2], 67-126 pp, 25 cm. Good condition. Defects to case.
* Die Gedichte aus der Tröstung der Philosophie, Konrad Weiss. Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, [1956]. German.
A poetry book by Konrad Weiss with epilogue by the philosopher Josef Pieper. Numbered copy 195/1000.
130, [2] pp, 24 cm. Good condition. Cardboard slipcase.
* Die trunkene Mette durch vier deutsche Jahrhunderte gelesen von Ernst Schulte Strathaus und Karl Wolfskehl, bestellt von d. Gesellsch. Leipzig: W. Drugulin, 1909. German.
Anthology of wine and drunkenness poems, among them poems by Goethe and Schiller. Numbered copy 151/200, signed by Karl Wolfskehl. Handwritten dedication by Ernst Schulte-Strathaus on the endpaper.
Enclosed is a booklet: Grüße und wünsche zum achtzigsten geburtstag dankbar zu erwidern [wishes and congratulations for the eightieth birthday], with a portrait photograph of Ernst Schulte Strathaus and his signature.
76, [1] pp, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Torn spine, partly detached. Defects to binding.
* Die Weisheit des Dschuang-Dse in deutschen Lehrgedichten, Vincenz Hundhausen. Leipzig: Pekinger, 1926. German.
A work in two parts: Leben und Menschen and Leben und Sinn. Poems composed by Vincenz Hundhausen (1878-1955), a German professor in Peking University in China, who occasionally wrote poetry.
Each part was printed in a separate booklet in black and red ink. The booklets are thread-bound and covered with blue silk. Both booklets are inserted in a cloth-covered cardboard slipcase.
Part one: 66 pp, part two: [2], 67-126 pp, 25 cm. Good condition. Defects to case.
* Die Gedichte aus der Tröstung der Philosophie, Konrad Weiss. Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, [1956]. German.
A poetry book by Konrad Weiss with epilogue by the philosopher Josef Pieper. Numbered copy 195/1000.
130, [2] pp, 24 cm. Good condition. Cardboard slipcase.
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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
August 29, 2017
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Three bibliophile books printed in Berlin in the 1920s and 1930s:
* Mishlei Shualim by Rabbi Berechya ben Natronai HaNakdan with woodcut drawings by Aryeh N. Michael. Berlin: Erich Reiss, 1921. Hebrew. Additional title page, introduction and table of contents in German. Limited edition of 750 copies. Vellum spine. Significant foxing.
* Chassidische Legende, Samuel Lewin, Deutsch von Arno Nadel, Mit 7 Holzschnitten von Josef Budko. [Chassidic legends by Samuel Lewin, translated into German by Arno Nadel, with seven woodcuts by Joseph Budko]. Berlin: O.v. Holten, [1925]. German.
* Rahel rechnet mit Gott, Legende [Rachel Arraigns God, a legend] by Stefan Zweig, with woodcuts by Walter Preisser. Berlin: Aldus Druck, 1930. German. Limited edition of 370 copies.
3 books. Size and condition vary.
* Mishlei Shualim by Rabbi Berechya ben Natronai HaNakdan with woodcut drawings by Aryeh N. Michael. Berlin: Erich Reiss, 1921. Hebrew. Additional title page, introduction and table of contents in German. Limited edition of 750 copies. Vellum spine. Significant foxing.
* Chassidische Legende, Samuel Lewin, Deutsch von Arno Nadel, Mit 7 Holzschnitten von Josef Budko. [Chassidic legends by Samuel Lewin, translated into German by Arno Nadel, with seven woodcuts by Joseph Budko]. Berlin: O.v. Holten, [1925]. German.
* Rahel rechnet mit Gott, Legende [Rachel Arraigns God, a legend] by Stefan Zweig, with woodcuts by Walter Preisser. Berlin: Aldus Druck, 1930. German. Limited edition of 370 copies.
3 books. Size and condition vary.
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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
August 29, 2017
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Three German bibliophile books accompanied by illustrations:
* Der Kirschgarten, Komödie in vier Akten, von Anton Tschechow. Munich: Georg Muller, 1919. German.
"The Cherry Orchard", a comedy in four acts by Anton Chekhov, accompanied by 15 lithographs in color by Rudolf Grossmann. Numbered copy 133/350.
115, [2] pp + [15] lithograph-plates, 28 cm. Good condition. Lacking spine. Damage to binding.
* Der Vampir, Der Vampir, eine phantastische Novelle, Aleksey K. Tolstoy. Munich: Orchis, 1922. German.
"The Vampire", a novella by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, accompanied by 16 lithograph plates by Wassili Nikolajewitsch Masjutin, signed in pencil. Numbered copy 90/200.
92, [2] pp + [16] lithograph plates, 18.5 cm.
* Der Spieler, roman, Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski. Munich: Phantasus, 1922. German.
"The Gambler", a novel by Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski accompanied by illustrations by Ottomar Starke. Unnumbered copy out of an edition of 430 copies.
257, [3] pp, 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Binding with leather spine. Damage to binding.
* Der Kirschgarten, Komödie in vier Akten, von Anton Tschechow. Munich: Georg Muller, 1919. German.
"The Cherry Orchard", a comedy in four acts by Anton Chekhov, accompanied by 15 lithographs in color by Rudolf Grossmann. Numbered copy 133/350.
115, [2] pp + [15] lithograph-plates, 28 cm. Good condition. Lacking spine. Damage to binding.
* Der Vampir, Der Vampir, eine phantastische Novelle, Aleksey K. Tolstoy. Munich: Orchis, 1922. German.
"The Vampire", a novella by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, accompanied by 16 lithograph plates by Wassili Nikolajewitsch Masjutin, signed in pencil. Numbered copy 90/200.
92, [2] pp + [16] lithograph plates, 18.5 cm.
* Der Spieler, roman, Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski. Munich: Phantasus, 1922. German.
"The Gambler", a novel by Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski accompanied by illustrations by Ottomar Starke. Unnumbered copy out of an edition of 430 copies.
257, [3] pp, 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Binding with leather spine. Damage to binding.
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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
August 29, 2017
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Three illustrated bibliophile books:
* Book of Jonah, woodcuts by Jacob Steinhardt. Calligraphy by Francesca Baruch. Published by the "Jewish Publication Society of America". Philadelphia, 1953. Hebrew and English.
Book of Jonah, calligraphy by Francesca Baruch in Hebrew and English, with woodcuts by Jacob Steinhardt. Enclosed is a single leaf with an introduction about the book of Jonah by Dr. Haim Greenberg, printed on both sides, in English and Hebrew.
[20] leaves, 33.5 cm. Good condition. Dark stains to paper wrapper.
* Das Buch Jona. Vienna: Neuer Graphik der Ritola Verlag A.G., 1921. German.
Book of Jona, German translation. Facsimile of calligraphy by Julius Zimpel, with 17 black and white lithographs by Uriel Birenbaum, signed in pencil. Numbered copy, 15/300. Signed by Zimpel and Birenbaum in the colophon.
[22] leaves, 43.5 cm. Good condition, Foxing. Vellum spine. Damage to binding.
* "Kelev Chutzot", small section of "Temol Shilshom", by S.Y. Agnon. Illustrations by Avigdor Aricha. Jerusalem: Tarshish Publishing, 1960.
A book with 12 out of 80 chapters of the novel "Temol Shilshom" by Shmuel Yosef Agnon. Illustrations by the artist Avigdor Aricha.
96 pp, 27 cm. Good condition. Stains and tears to cover.
* Book of Jonah, woodcuts by Jacob Steinhardt. Calligraphy by Francesca Baruch. Published by the "Jewish Publication Society of America". Philadelphia, 1953. Hebrew and English.
Book of Jonah, calligraphy by Francesca Baruch in Hebrew and English, with woodcuts by Jacob Steinhardt. Enclosed is a single leaf with an introduction about the book of Jonah by Dr. Haim Greenberg, printed on both sides, in English and Hebrew.
[20] leaves, 33.5 cm. Good condition. Dark stains to paper wrapper.
* Das Buch Jona. Vienna: Neuer Graphik der Ritola Verlag A.G., 1921. German.
Book of Jona, German translation. Facsimile of calligraphy by Julius Zimpel, with 17 black and white lithographs by Uriel Birenbaum, signed in pencil. Numbered copy, 15/300. Signed by Zimpel and Birenbaum in the colophon.
[22] leaves, 43.5 cm. Good condition, Foxing. Vellum spine. Damage to binding.
* "Kelev Chutzot", small section of "Temol Shilshom", by S.Y. Agnon. Illustrations by Avigdor Aricha. Jerusalem: Tarshish Publishing, 1960.
A book with 12 out of 80 chapters of the novel "Temol Shilshom" by Shmuel Yosef Agnon. Illustrations by the artist Avigdor Aricha.
96 pp, 27 cm. Good condition. Stains and tears to cover.
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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
August 29, 2017
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BeIkvot Mashiach, by Gershom Scholem. Jerusalem: Tarshish, 1944.
"Anthology of sources from the early days of the development of the Sabbatean faith. Compiled from writings by Rabbi Avraham Binyamin Nathan ben Elisha Haim Ashkenazi named Nathan of Gaza". Numbered copy 58/125.
144 pp, [2] leaves, 19.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Single worming hole to spine.
"Anthology of sources from the early days of the development of the Sabbatean faith. Compiled from writings by Rabbi Avraham Binyamin Nathan ben Elisha Haim Ashkenazi named Nathan of Gaza". Numbered copy 58/125.
144 pp, [2] leaves, 19.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Single worming hole to spine.
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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
August 29, 2017
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The Birds' Head Haggadah of the Bezalel National Art Museum in Jerusalem. Jerusalem: "Tarshish", (1967).
An elaborate facsimile of the Birds' Head Haggadah, an illuminated manuscript from the 13th century. Included is an introductory volume edited by Dr. Moshe Spitzer. Copy no. 390 out of 600 copies.
Facsimile volume: [48] leaves. Introduction volume: 159 pp, 28 cm. Both volumes are inserted in original cardboard slipcases, one is torn and the other is worn at edges. Good condition. Ink-stamp to one of the volumes.
An elaborate facsimile of the Birds' Head Haggadah, an illuminated manuscript from the 13th century. Included is an introductory volume edited by Dr. Moshe Spitzer. Copy no. 390 out of 600 copies.
Facsimile volume: [48] leaves. Introduction volume: 159 pp, 28 cm. Both volumes are inserted in original cardboard slipcases, one is torn and the other is worn at edges. Good condition. Ink-stamp to one of the volumes.
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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
August 29, 2017
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48 books published by "Tarshish" Publishing House. Directed by Dr. Moshe Spitzer. [Palestine and Israel, 1940s to 1970s].
The collection includes the first and numbered edition of "The Lay of the Love and Death of Cornet Christoph Rilke", (the first "bibliophile" book published by "Tarshish") and an additional edition of this book; a numbered edition of "Alay Higayon, selected compositions by leading French moralists" (Hebrew) translated by Yitzchak Shenhar; bibliophile and limited editions of the books "Shlumiel Matza Tzel" and "MiBeit Defuso shel Menashe Ben Israel"; two copies of poems by Avraham Ben Yitzchak in limited editions; two copies of "Kelev Chutzot" by S.Y. Agnon with illustrations by Avigdor Aricha; three volumes of the Divine Comedy by Dante and more books.
48 books. Some double. Size and condition vary.
The collection includes the first and numbered edition of "The Lay of the Love and Death of Cornet Christoph Rilke", (the first "bibliophile" book published by "Tarshish") and an additional edition of this book; a numbered edition of "Alay Higayon, selected compositions by leading French moralists" (Hebrew) translated by Yitzchak Shenhar; bibliophile and limited editions of the books "Shlumiel Matza Tzel" and "MiBeit Defuso shel Menashe Ben Israel"; two copies of poems by Avraham Ben Yitzchak in limited editions; two copies of "Kelev Chutzot" by S.Y. Agnon with illustrations by Avigdor Aricha; three volumes of the Divine Comedy by Dante and more books.
48 books. Some double. Size and condition vary.
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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
August 29, 2017
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Mein Blaues Klavier [My Blue Piano], Else Lasker Schüler. London-New York-Jerusalem: A. W. Mytze Privatdruc, 1983.
With 10 engravings by Klaus Eberein. Numbered copy, 11/30. Bibliophile edition printed on thick paper, bound in a blue leather binding. Facsimile with author's handwriting on endpapers.
43, [3] pp + [10] engraving plates, 27.5 cm. Very good condition. Cardboard slipcase.
With 10 engravings by Klaus Eberein. Numbered copy, 11/30. Bibliophile edition printed on thick paper, bound in a blue leather binding. Facsimile with author's handwriting on endpapers.
43, [3] pp + [10] engraving plates, 27.5 cm. Very good condition. Cardboard slipcase.
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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
August 29, 2017
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The Six Days and the Seven Gates, by Yitzhak Navon. Illustrations by Arie Azene. Jerusalem: Shalom Yehuda press, 1999.
Legend by Yitzhak Navon, with illustrations by Arie Azene. Bound in an impressive binding by master bookbinder Yehudah Miklaf and signed by Navon, Azene and Miklaf. Copy no. 18 out of an edition of 75 copies.
[16] leaves, 33 cm. Very good condition. In a fine case.
Legend by Yitzhak Navon, with illustrations by Arie Azene. Bound in an impressive binding by master bookbinder Yehudah Miklaf and signed by Navon, Azene and Miklaf. Copy no. 18 out of an edition of 75 copies.
[16] leaves, 33 cm. Very good condition. In a fine case.
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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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First Test by Moshe Kupferman. Santa Monica: Jacob Samuel, 1988.
Artist book by Moshe Kupferman's works with eight etching. Copy no. 6 out of an edition of ten copies, signed by the artist on the colophon.
Artist books published by Jacob Samuel, printed in limited editions, are as fastidious in the selection of artists as in the type and quality of the printmaking technique, the choice of paper and typeface, bookbinding and cover design. Jacob Samuel (b. 1951), was born in Los Angeles. Mastered the art of etching in the workshop of the American artist Sam Francis in California and was also involved in design, printing and publishing books in his publishing house.
[2] leaves + [8] engraving plates, 26 cm. Very good condition. Cloth covered slip case.
Artist book by Moshe Kupferman's works with eight etching. Copy no. 6 out of an edition of ten copies, signed by the artist on the colophon.
Artist books published by Jacob Samuel, printed in limited editions, are as fastidious in the selection of artists as in the type and quality of the printmaking technique, the choice of paper and typeface, bookbinding and cover design. Jacob Samuel (b. 1951), was born in Los Angeles. Mastered the art of etching in the workshop of the American artist Sam Francis in California and was also involved in design, printing and publishing books in his publishing house.
[2] leaves + [8] engraving plates, 26 cm. Very good condition. Cloth covered slip case.
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Online Auction 010 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Picture Grammar by Pinchas Cohen Gan. Santa Monica: Jacob Samuel, 1990.
Artist book by Pinchas Cohen Gan with eight etchings. Copy no. 2 out of an edition of eight copies, signed by the artist on the colophon. Bound in a wooden binding.
Artist books published by Jacob Samuel, printed in limited editions, are as fastidious in the selection of artists as in the type and quality of the printmaking technique, the choice of paper and typeface, bookbinding and cover design. Jacob Samuel (b. 1951), was born in Los Angeles. Mastered the art of etching in the workshop of the American artist Sam Francis in California and was also involved in design, printing and publishing books in his publishing house.
[2] leaves + [8] etching plates, 26 cm. Very good condition.
Artist book by Pinchas Cohen Gan with eight etchings. Copy no. 2 out of an edition of eight copies, signed by the artist on the colophon. Bound in a wooden binding.
Artist books published by Jacob Samuel, printed in limited editions, are as fastidious in the selection of artists as in the type and quality of the printmaking technique, the choice of paper and typeface, bookbinding and cover design. Jacob Samuel (b. 1951), was born in Los Angeles. Mastered the art of etching in the workshop of the American artist Sam Francis in California and was also involved in design, printing and publishing books in his publishing house.
[2] leaves + [8] etching plates, 26 cm. Very good condition.
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Point of Departure by Michael Giglin. Santa Monica: Jacob Samuel, 1991.
Artist book by Michael Gitlin with eight soft ground and aquatint etchings. Copy no. 16 out of an edition of twenty copies, signed by the artist on the colophon.
Artist books published by Jacob Samuel, printed in limited editions, are as fastidious in the selection of artists as in the type and quality of the printmaking technique, the choice of paper and typeface, bookbinding and cover design. Jacob Samuel (b. 1951), was born in Los Angeles. Mastered the art of etching in the workshop of the American artist Sam Francis in California and was also involved in design, printing and publishing books in his publishing house.
[2] + [8] etching plates, 28 cm. Very good condition. Cloth-covered slipcase.
Artist book by Michael Gitlin with eight soft ground and aquatint etchings. Copy no. 16 out of an edition of twenty copies, signed by the artist on the colophon.
Artist books published by Jacob Samuel, printed in limited editions, are as fastidious in the selection of artists as in the type and quality of the printmaking technique, the choice of paper and typeface, bookbinding and cover design. Jacob Samuel (b. 1951), was born in Los Angeles. Mastered the art of etching in the workshop of the American artist Sam Francis in California and was also involved in design, printing and publishing books in his publishing house.
[2] + [8] etching plates, 28 cm. Very good condition. Cloth-covered slipcase.
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