The Alphabet of the Angel Metatron by David Moss. New-York: Bet Alpha Editions, 2000
Bibliophile artist books by calligraphy master David Moss with twenty-two woodcuts in color, one for each of the Alphabet letters, which deals with the Alphabet of the angel Metatron known as "Angels' Script". Enclosed is a booklet with an introduction and translation of 'Alphabet of Metatron' into English. All of the plates are signed and numbered in pencil. Copy no. 18 out of an edition of 22 numbered copies, each containing two sets of 22 prints; each print is signed and numbered by Moss.
[46] plates, woodcuts 16.5X18 cm. Very good condition.

E. M. Lilien, Eine Künstlerische Entwickelung Um Die Jahrhundertwende, von Lothar Brieger. Mit 226 abbildungen nach radierungen und zeichnungen des künstlers [E.M. Lilien, his artistic development in the turn of the century, by Luthar Brieger. With photographs of 226 engravings and works by the artist]. Berlin-Vienna: Benjamin Harz, 1922.
A book about Ephraim Moshe Lilien, accompanied by reproductions of his works. Copy no. 7 out of an edition of one hundred numbered copies, with author's signature and an engraving signed by Lilien.
260 pp, 29.5 cm. Leather binding with gilt title and decorations. Good condition. Purple leather binding, rubbed, with damage to margins and spine.

Seven books with illustrations by E.M. Lilien, from the estate of Otto Lilien, son of Ephraim Moshe Lilien, who added comments and corrections prior to reprinting subsequent editions of his father's books. Most of the books bear Ephraim Moshe Lilien's and Otto Lilien's bookplates.:
1. Juda, by Börries von Münchhausen. Berlin-Goslar-Leipzig: F.A. Lattmann, 1900. (Front cover and several leaves are detached).
2. E.M. Lilien. Ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der Zeichnenden Künste by Edgar Alfred Regener. Berlin-Goslar-Leipzig: F.A. Lattmann, 1905. German.
3. Lieder des Ghetto by Morris Rosenfeld. Berlin: Marquardt u. Co., [1906]. German. (Dismantled binding and signatures).
4. Juda by Börries von Münchhausen. Berlin: Egon Fleischel & Co. [1910]. German.
5-6. Die Bibel in Dr. Martin Luthers Übersetzung, by Dr. R. Seeberg and Dr. P. Petersen. Braunschweig-Hamburg: George Westermann, 1915. Two volumes. German. (Tears and damage to bindings. Back cover board of second part is detached).
7. Die Bibel in Dr. Martin Luthers Übersetzung by Dr. Edv Lehmann and Dr. P. Petersen. Braunschweig-Hamburg- Berlin: George Westermann, [1915]. German. (lacking spine).
* Enclosed are three plates with photographs and illustrations by Ephraim Moshe Lilien – sketched prepared by his son, Otto Lilien.
Lot of 10 items. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Estate of Otto Lilien.

Seven books with illustrations by E.M. Lilien, from the estate of Otto Lilien, son of Ephraim Moshe Lilien; some with corrections, pasting of papers and comments written by hand, by Otto Lilien for reprints of his father's books.
1. Die Bücher der Bibel, Braunschweig: George Westermann, 1908. First volume. Bible illustrated by E.M. Lilien, copy no. 1 out of a bibliophile edition, signed by E.M. Lilien. On inner front cover – a large bookplate "From the Books of E.M. Lilien". Binding not original. The copy that served Otto Lilien for printing subsequent editions.
2. Die Bücher der Bibel, Braunschweig: George Westermann, 1909. Sixth volume. Bible illustrated by E.M. Lilien, copy no. 1 out of a bibliophile edition, signed by E.M. Lilien, vellum binding. On inner front cover – a large bookplate "from the books of E.M. Lilien". Damp staining. Lacking spine. Paper pasting with comments by Otto Lilien.
3. Song of Songs / Das Hohelied von Salomo. Leipzig: Insel, 1908. Song of Songs with illustrations by E.M. Lilien. Otto Lilien's bookplate on endpaper. Paper pasting, comments, inscriptions on endpaper and corrections with white correction fluid by Otto Lilien; the copy that served Otto Lilien for printing subsequent editions.
4. Das lied der lieder. Song of Songs out of the Bible edition by Benjamin Harz, Berlin-Vienna, 1923. German. Original cardboard binding with vellum spine. Paper pasting on title page. Significant foxing.
5. Die Bücher der Bibel, Uberlieferung und gesetz das Funfbuch Mose und das Buch Josua nach der ubersetzung von Reuss. Berlin-Vienna: Benjamin Harz, 1923. German. Unbound volume.
6. Die Bücher der Bibel. Braunschweig: George Westermann, 1909. Sixth volume. Ink-stamp: "Beit Hanechot HaLeumi Bezalel".
7. Die Bücher der Bibel. Berlin-Vienna: Benjamin Harz, 1923. German. Sixth volume. Unbound copy.
Enclosed: Remnants of the Bible editions vellum bindings.
Provenance: Estate of Otto Lilien.

Four works by Itamar (Ismar) David, illustrator, graphic designer and typographer, designer of the font "David":
1-2. Goldsmith Lore Lilien. Two sketches (one in Hebrew and the other in English) for the cover of a book by Lora Lilien. Pen and pencil on paper. Signed and dated in pencil "Ismar David Jerusalem 1938".
23X23 cm, 27X22.5 cm. Good condition.
3. Job. Print, titled and signed in pencil. A similar illustration appears on the cover of the book "Job, ordeal, defiance and healing, a study guide" (Published by Dept. of Jewish Education, Hadassah, New-York, 1990). 31.5X47 cm. Good condition. Some stains.
4. The Psalms. Leaflet (folded into two) portraying the title page and a page out of the work "Psalms", illustrations for the Book of Psalms, by Itamar David. Published by The Union of American Hebrew Congregations, New-York, 1973. Hebrew and English.
[4] pp, 32 cm. Good condition.
Provenance: Estate of Otto Lilien.