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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
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Meir Gur-Arie, Sketch for the book "Ovdan HaIr Kisalon, Sipur Amami Mesupar al yede M. [Mordechai] Narkiss" [The Destruction of Kisalon, a folk tale, told by M. Narkiss].
Pencil and watercolor on paper.
The sketch includes two watercolor illustrations, signed by Gur-Arie (cover and inner page), title page (not illustrated), written in ink, and additional sketches in pencil.
The town of Kisalon is mentioned in the Bible as a town in the territory of the tribe of Yehudah: "And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon" (Joshua 15:10) as well as in the writings of Mendele Mocher Sfarim.
[6] pp, 18 cm. Good condition. Leaves partly detached from each other. Some stains and creases.
See: "Bezalel 1906-1929", exhibition catalogue (Jerusalem, 1982) item no. 1348 (p.111), photographed.
Pencil and watercolor on paper.
The sketch includes two watercolor illustrations, signed by Gur-Arie (cover and inner page), title page (not illustrated), written in ink, and additional sketches in pencil.
The town of Kisalon is mentioned in the Bible as a town in the territory of the tribe of Yehudah: "And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon" (Joshua 15:10) as well as in the writings of Mendele Mocher Sfarim.
[6] pp, 18 cm. Good condition. Leaves partly detached from each other. Some stains and creases.
See: "Bezalel 1906-1929", exhibition catalogue (Jerusalem, 1982) item no. 1348 (p.111), photographed.
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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Hagada, Magyarra fordította Hevesi Ferenc. Zádor István rajzaival (Passover Haggadah, translated into Hungarian by Dr. Efraim Hevesi, Rabbi of Kehal Adat Yeshurun, with illustrations by István Zádor). Budapest: Stemmer Ödön, sponsored by OMIKE, "the “Hungarian Jewish Educational Association", [1924]. Hebrew and Hungarian.
A Haggadah, in Hebrew and Hungarian, illustrated by the Hungarian artist István Zádor (1882-1963). The text on each page is surrounded by an ornamented printed frame. The books contains 11 full-page illustrations and several text illustrations and initials.
This is Copy no. 180 of a limited edition of 300 copies signed by the illustrator.
The publication of the Haggadah was sponsored by Omike, "the Hungarian Jewish Educational Association", which was founded in 1910 and was a mainstay of the Hungarian Jewish community in the areas of culture and education until 1944.
115, [1] pages, 26.5 cm. Contemporary binding, with leather spine and corners. Gilt embossment on front cover. Good condition. Stains (mostly light). Pen numbering on endpapers. Some stains and damages to binding. Peeling and small tears to spine and corners of binding.
Several pages bear ownership stamps (Ex Libris Rav Frieder) and a handwritten dedication from 1925 appears on Page 2.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
A Haggadah, in Hebrew and Hungarian, illustrated by the Hungarian artist István Zádor (1882-1963). The text on each page is surrounded by an ornamented printed frame. The books contains 11 full-page illustrations and several text illustrations and initials.
This is Copy no. 180 of a limited edition of 300 copies signed by the illustrator.
The publication of the Haggadah was sponsored by Omike, "the Hungarian Jewish Educational Association", which was founded in 1910 and was a mainstay of the Hungarian Jewish community in the areas of culture and education until 1944.
115, [1] pages, 26.5 cm. Contemporary binding, with leather spine and corners. Gilt embossment on front cover. Good condition. Stains (mostly light). Pen numbering on endpapers. Some stains and damages to binding. Peeling and small tears to spine and corners of binding.
Several pages bear ownership stamps (Ex Libris Rav Frieder) and a handwritten dedication from 1925 appears on Page 2.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
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Five printed items by "Soncino Society" (Soncino Gesellschaft). Berlin, 1920s-30s. German and some Hebrew.
1. Pentateuch, Sefer Bereshit (Genesis) [Berlin, ca. 1930-1933].
[36] leaves, 40 cm. Originally printed in booklets and bound after printing was completed. This copy was apparently bound independently and contains the Book of Genesis and the beginning of the Book of Exodus.
2. Soncino-Blätter, Beiträge Zur Kunde Des Jüdischen Buches [Soncino Leaves]. Berlin, 1926.
Periodical printed by the Soncino Society, Vol. 1, Part 2.
[3], 153-265, [2] pages, 31.5 cm.
3. Soncino Gesellschaft Der Freunde Des Judischen Buches E.V, Berlin, 1924. List of the society's members.
27, [2] pages, 23 cm.
4. Soncino Gesellschaft Der Freunde Des Judischen Buches E.V. Berlin, 1925. List of society's publications.
13, [2] pages, 23 cm.
5. Mitteilungen Der Soncino Gesellschaft Nr. 3. [Berlin], 1928. List of the society's members.
40 pages, 18 cm.
Enclosed: Membership application form (not filled-in).
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. Item no. 1 has a torn and lacking spine. Tear reinforced with adhesive tape to first page of Item no. 4.
1. Pentateuch, Sefer Bereshit (Genesis) [Berlin, ca. 1930-1933].
[36] leaves, 40 cm. Originally printed in booklets and bound after printing was completed. This copy was apparently bound independently and contains the Book of Genesis and the beginning of the Book of Exodus.
2. Soncino-Blätter, Beiträge Zur Kunde Des Jüdischen Buches [Soncino Leaves]. Berlin, 1926.
Periodical printed by the Soncino Society, Vol. 1, Part 2.
[3], 153-265, [2] pages, 31.5 cm.
3. Soncino Gesellschaft Der Freunde Des Judischen Buches E.V, Berlin, 1924. List of the society's members.
27, [2] pages, 23 cm.
4. Soncino Gesellschaft Der Freunde Des Judischen Buches E.V. Berlin, 1925. List of society's publications.
13, [2] pages, 23 cm.
5. Mitteilungen Der Soncino Gesellschaft Nr. 3. [Berlin], 1928. List of the society's members.
40 pages, 18 cm.
Enclosed: Membership application form (not filled-in).
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. Item no. 1 has a torn and lacking spine. Tear reinforced with adhesive tape to first page of Item no. 4.
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Bibliophilia
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
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Four books in artistic editions:
1. Vilnius, a poem by Zalman Shneur, with illustrations by Hermann Struck. Decorations by S. Rubin. Berlin: Hasefer, 1923.
The poem is printed in red and black ink. Titles of chapters are h decorated. Accompanied by ten illustrations by Hermann Struck. Copy no. 1656 out of a fine edition published in 1700 copies, bound in a binding embossed with gold and silver. Signed on the colophon by Shneur.
32, [1] pp, 25 cm. Good condition. Stains.
2. Dray khasidishen dertzaylungen, by I.L. Peretz. Illustrations by Moshe Faigenblum. Buenos Aires: "Yidbukh" ("bay der gezelshaft far Isidh veltlekhe shuln in Argentine"), 1949. Yiddish.
The book is accompanied by calligraphic decorations, decorated initial words and illustrations in red and black ink.
[3], 27, [2] leaves, 21X31 cm. Good-fair condition. Cover and first two leaves are torn widthwise and restored with pasted paper. More restored tears. Tears. Stains. Last leaf is pasted to back cover; lacking its lower part. Back cover is torn into two. New binding, with tears at margins.
3. Sefer Or Zaru'a, composed by Ya'akov Horowitz. With ten drawings by Nahum Gutman. Tel-Aviv: "Ktuvim", [1929].
A historic pseudo-epigraphic story from the days of expulsion from Spain, based, as it were, on manuscripts found and translated by the author, accompanied by ten expressionist drawings by Nahum Gutman.
44, [3] pp, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Slight defects. Some stains, mostly to binding. Ownership inscription on title page. Blank cardboard binding, with cloth spine. Binding and first and last leaves are loose. Tears and open tears to margins of binding.
4. M. Gur Arieh, The Pioneers (Hebrew), cutout silhouettes accompanied by pioneers songs, compiled by M. Narkiss. Jerusalem: "Bnei Bezalel", [1925].
Twenty pioneers songs and cutout silhouettes by Meir Gur Arieh. The book is dedicated in prit to "My rabbi, first pioneer of Jewish art in Palestine, Professor Baruch Schatz" (Hebrew).
[4], 20, [2] leaves, 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Creases. Defects to tissue-guards. Creases to binding. Tears and wear at margins of binding.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
1. Vilnius, a poem by Zalman Shneur, with illustrations by Hermann Struck. Decorations by S. Rubin. Berlin: Hasefer, 1923.
The poem is printed in red and black ink. Titles of chapters are h decorated. Accompanied by ten illustrations by Hermann Struck. Copy no. 1656 out of a fine edition published in 1700 copies, bound in a binding embossed with gold and silver. Signed on the colophon by Shneur.
32, [1] pp, 25 cm. Good condition. Stains.
2. Dray khasidishen dertzaylungen, by I.L. Peretz. Illustrations by Moshe Faigenblum. Buenos Aires: "Yidbukh" ("bay der gezelshaft far Isidh veltlekhe shuln in Argentine"), 1949. Yiddish.
The book is accompanied by calligraphic decorations, decorated initial words and illustrations in red and black ink.
[3], 27, [2] leaves, 21X31 cm. Good-fair condition. Cover and first two leaves are torn widthwise and restored with pasted paper. More restored tears. Tears. Stains. Last leaf is pasted to back cover; lacking its lower part. Back cover is torn into two. New binding, with tears at margins.
3. Sefer Or Zaru'a, composed by Ya'akov Horowitz. With ten drawings by Nahum Gutman. Tel-Aviv: "Ktuvim", [1929].
A historic pseudo-epigraphic story from the days of expulsion from Spain, based, as it were, on manuscripts found and translated by the author, accompanied by ten expressionist drawings by Nahum Gutman.
44, [3] pp, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Slight defects. Some stains, mostly to binding. Ownership inscription on title page. Blank cardboard binding, with cloth spine. Binding and first and last leaves are loose. Tears and open tears to margins of binding.
4. M. Gur Arieh, The Pioneers (Hebrew), cutout silhouettes accompanied by pioneers songs, compiled by M. Narkiss. Jerusalem: "Bnei Bezalel", [1925].
Twenty pioneers songs and cutout silhouettes by Meir Gur Arieh. The book is dedicated in prit to "My rabbi, first pioneer of Jewish art in Palestine, Professor Baruch Schatz" (Hebrew).
[4], 20, [2] leaves, 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Creases. Defects to tissue-guards. Creases to binding. Tears and wear at margins of binding.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
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Bibliophilia
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August 14, 2018
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Seven books, some published by "Tarshish" and some with the participation of Dr. Moshe Spitzer.
1. BeYeme Massa, by Shlomo Zemach. Tarshish publishing, Jerusalem, [1945].
176 pp, 16.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Tears and small open tears to spine. Tears, open tears and stains to dust jacket. Pen inscription on front endpaper.
2. Kalanit, children's songs by Ya'akov Fichman, illustrations by Shalom Reiser. Schocken publishing, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv [1946]. Set in Tarshish publishing workshop.
31, [1] pp, 24 cm. Good condition. Stains, slight tears to dust jacket. Pen inscription on dust jacket.
3. Sefer HaKochavim, by Moshe Ben-David. Tarshish publishing, Jerusalem, [1947] (on the binding: 1948).
112 pp, 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some tears. Pen inscription on inner side of binding.
4. Alei Ayin, the Shlomo Zalman Schocken Jubilee Volume. "HaAretz" press, Tel Aviv, [1951]. Anthology of essays, among them "Al HaOtiyot Shelanu" by Moshe Spitzer.
504, [1] pp + [16] photograph and facsimile plates, 21 cm. Good condition. Some creases. Some stains. Pen inscription on front endpaper. Binding slightly stained.
5. Al HaOtiyot Shelanu, by Moshe Spitzer. Published by Tarshish, [Jerusalem, ca. 1960]. Second edition (with minor changes) out of the book "Alei Ayin".
[8] leaves, 34 cm. Good condition. Creases. Stains.
6. The First Hebrew Play, the Comedy of Betrothal, comedy in five acts by Yehudah Sommi of Mantua. Published by Tarshish, Jerusalem, and "Dvir" publishing house, Tel Aviv, [1965].
179 pp + [1] facsimile plate, 19 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Tears and creases to cover. Pen inscription on front endpaper.
7. The Burden of the Valley of Vision. "Memorial publication edited by Dr. S.A. Nachon, with the participation of […] Dr. M. Spitzer". "Dvir" publishing, Jerusalem [1967].
24 pp, 24, [1] leaf, XX pp, 13.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Pen inscription on front endpaper.
Books were not thoroughly examined and are sold AS IS.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
1. BeYeme Massa, by Shlomo Zemach. Tarshish publishing, Jerusalem, [1945].
176 pp, 16.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Tears and small open tears to spine. Tears, open tears and stains to dust jacket. Pen inscription on front endpaper.
2. Kalanit, children's songs by Ya'akov Fichman, illustrations by Shalom Reiser. Schocken publishing, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv [1946]. Set in Tarshish publishing workshop.
31, [1] pp, 24 cm. Good condition. Stains, slight tears to dust jacket. Pen inscription on dust jacket.
3. Sefer HaKochavim, by Moshe Ben-David. Tarshish publishing, Jerusalem, [1947] (on the binding: 1948).
112 pp, 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some tears. Pen inscription on inner side of binding.
4. Alei Ayin, the Shlomo Zalman Schocken Jubilee Volume. "HaAretz" press, Tel Aviv, [1951]. Anthology of essays, among them "Al HaOtiyot Shelanu" by Moshe Spitzer.
504, [1] pp + [16] photograph and facsimile plates, 21 cm. Good condition. Some creases. Some stains. Pen inscription on front endpaper. Binding slightly stained.
5. Al HaOtiyot Shelanu, by Moshe Spitzer. Published by Tarshish, [Jerusalem, ca. 1960]. Second edition (with minor changes) out of the book "Alei Ayin".
[8] leaves, 34 cm. Good condition. Creases. Stains.
6. The First Hebrew Play, the Comedy of Betrothal, comedy in five acts by Yehudah Sommi of Mantua. Published by Tarshish, Jerusalem, and "Dvir" publishing house, Tel Aviv, [1965].
179 pp + [1] facsimile plate, 19 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Tears and creases to cover. Pen inscription on front endpaper.
7. The Burden of the Valley of Vision. "Memorial publication edited by Dr. S.A. Nachon, with the participation of […] Dr. M. Spitzer". "Dvir" publishing, Jerusalem [1967].
24 pp, 24, [1] leaf, XX pp, 13.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Pen inscription on front endpaper.
Books were not thoroughly examined and are sold AS IS.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
Category
Bibliophilia
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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1. In the Heart of the Seas, a Story of a Journey to the Land of Israel by Shmuel Yosef Agnon, translated from the Hebrew by I. M. Lask, with drawings by T. Herzl Rome. New-York: Schocken Books, 1947. English.
"Belevav Yamim" (In the Heart of the Seas) by S.Y. Agnon. English translation by I.M. (Israel Meir) Lask. Illustrations by T. Herzl Rome. Copy no. 54 out of an edition of 300 copies (the book was printed in honor of Zalman Schoken's 70th birthday).
122 pp, [1] leaf, 23 cm. Good condition. Slipcase.
2. Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett. Hebrew: Hilit Yeshurun. Jerusalem: Bialik Institute, 1983.
"This book is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Moshe Spitzer… a scholar of unique quality in teaching and translating, master of designing the Hebrew book, in appreciation for his blessed contribution to Bialik Institute". Copy no. 92 out of an edition of 96 copies, printed on hand-made paper. Front cover signed by Hilit Yeshurun.
Enclosed is an original engraving by Avigdor Arikha – portrait of Samuel Beckett, numbered 92/96.
[16] pp + [1] engraving, 23 cm. Good condition.
"Belevav Yamim" (In the Heart of the Seas) by S.Y. Agnon. English translation by I.M. (Israel Meir) Lask. Illustrations by T. Herzl Rome. Copy no. 54 out of an edition of 300 copies (the book was printed in honor of Zalman Schoken's 70th birthday).
122 pp, [1] leaf, 23 cm. Good condition. Slipcase.
2. Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett. Hebrew: Hilit Yeshurun. Jerusalem: Bialik Institute, 1983.
"This book is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Moshe Spitzer… a scholar of unique quality in teaching and translating, master of designing the Hebrew book, in appreciation for his blessed contribution to Bialik Institute". Copy no. 92 out of an edition of 96 copies, printed on hand-made paper. Front cover signed by Hilit Yeshurun.
Enclosed is an original engraving by Avigdor Arikha – portrait of Samuel Beckett, numbered 92/96.
[16] pp + [1] engraving, 23 cm. Good condition.
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Bibliophilia
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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Nine bibliophilic books and publications. Jerusalem, Rehovot, Vilnius, 1930-1977. Hebrew, Yiddish and other languages.
1. "Sefer Kohelet Shlomo, with short commentary and new copying in the Ashkenazic language for the benefit of our Jewish brothers in Poland" (Hebrew). Facsimile of a manuscript by Menachem Mendel Lapin. Published by Idisher visenshaftlikher institute, Vilnius, 1930. Hebrew and Yiddish. Copy no. 180 out of an edition of 350 copies.
2. "Asefat Azkara", on the tenth anniversary of the passing of Haim Nachman Bialik, 1944. Leaflet published by Bialik institute, Jerusalem, [1944].
Two poems by Bialik appear in this leaflet: "Yadati BeLayl Arafel", "Im Shemesh".
3. Jonah, brochure published by "Company for publishing by the Hebrew Univeristy", Jerusalem, [1946]. Caligraphy: Eliyahu Korngold.
4. Gvilay Sefarim, by Naftali ben Menachem. Jerusalem; Harav Kook Institute, [1947].
5. Reshimot LeAtzmi, by Kadish Yehudah Silman. "Published by the family of the deceased on the tenth anniversary of his death". Jerusalem: "Merkaz" press, [1947]. Printed in 300 copies.
6. "VeHaya BeAchari HaYamim, Micha 4, 1-5", single leaf (folded as a booklet) with a passage from the Book of Micha, in Hebrew, Arabic, English, Russian, German, French and Greek. Design: Henri Friendlaender. Printed by Hadassah Aprentice School of Printing, Jerusalem-Leipzig, (1959).
7. Reviver of Sovereignty, Address at the Weizmann Assembly, November 2, 1959, by Zalman Shazar (Hebrew). Published by Chaim Weizmann Institute, Rehovot, 1959. Hebrew and English.
8. Italian Jewry, by Yesha'ayahu Sonne. Published by the Ben-Zvi Institute, The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Jerusalem [1961].
9. Kevod Elohim, Constantinople 1585 by Abraham Ibn Migas; Introduction by Haim Hillel Ben-Sasson. Published by National & University Library, Jerusalem, [1976]. Facsimile edition. Copy no. 26 out of 550 copies.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Books were not thoroughly examined and are sold AS IS.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
1. "Sefer Kohelet Shlomo, with short commentary and new copying in the Ashkenazic language for the benefit of our Jewish brothers in Poland" (Hebrew). Facsimile of a manuscript by Menachem Mendel Lapin. Published by Idisher visenshaftlikher institute, Vilnius, 1930. Hebrew and Yiddish. Copy no. 180 out of an edition of 350 copies.
2. "Asefat Azkara", on the tenth anniversary of the passing of Haim Nachman Bialik, 1944. Leaflet published by Bialik institute, Jerusalem, [1944].
Two poems by Bialik appear in this leaflet: "Yadati BeLayl Arafel", "Im Shemesh".
3. Jonah, brochure published by "Company for publishing by the Hebrew Univeristy", Jerusalem, [1946]. Caligraphy: Eliyahu Korngold.
4. Gvilay Sefarim, by Naftali ben Menachem. Jerusalem; Harav Kook Institute, [1947].
5. Reshimot LeAtzmi, by Kadish Yehudah Silman. "Published by the family of the deceased on the tenth anniversary of his death". Jerusalem: "Merkaz" press, [1947]. Printed in 300 copies.
6. "VeHaya BeAchari HaYamim, Micha 4, 1-5", single leaf (folded as a booklet) with a passage from the Book of Micha, in Hebrew, Arabic, English, Russian, German, French and Greek. Design: Henri Friendlaender. Printed by Hadassah Aprentice School of Printing, Jerusalem-Leipzig, (1959).
7. Reviver of Sovereignty, Address at the Weizmann Assembly, November 2, 1959, by Zalman Shazar (Hebrew). Published by Chaim Weizmann Institute, Rehovot, 1959. Hebrew and English.
8. Italian Jewry, by Yesha'ayahu Sonne. Published by the Ben-Zvi Institute, The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Jerusalem [1961].
9. Kevod Elohim, Constantinople 1585 by Abraham Ibn Migas; Introduction by Haim Hillel Ben-Sasson. Published by National & University Library, Jerusalem, [1976]. Facsimile edition. Copy no. 26 out of 550 copies.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Books were not thoroughly examined and are sold AS IS.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
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Bibliophilia
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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1. Bayam Ha'atik Shelanu" by Israel Pincas. "Even Hoshen", 1999.
Seventh book of the Pitdah series of poetry books. Printed on the eve of Rosh Hashanah 1999 in an edition of 36 copies accompanied by an engraving by Lea Nikel (1918-2005). This is copy no. 18 and its colophon is signed both by the artist and the poet.
Blue leather high-quality binding, encased in a large, cloth covered box. The signed and numbered (18/36) engraving is placed inside of the box cover.
384 pages, 25 cm. Box: 41 cm.
2. Antennas and Sensors, ninety nine fragments by Israel Pincas. Published by Even Hoshen, 2008.
46th book of the Pitdah series, "limited edition of 46 copies". This edition is accompanied by original signed engravings by Tuvia Beeri. Numbered copy 18/46, signed by the author.
71 pages, [5] leaves, 23.5 cm. Green leather binding, cardboard slipcase.
3. "Distraction is Necessary for Equilibrium in the World" (Hebrew) – Two poems, 75 copies, by Israel Pincas. Published by Even Hoshen, 2010.
"Distraction is Necessary for Equilibrium in the World" is a compilation of two poems, 54th in the Pitdah series of poetry books, "printed in appreciation of the poet Israel Pincas in honor of his 75th birthday". Numbered copy, 18/75, signed by the poet.
9 pages, [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition.
Seventh book of the Pitdah series of poetry books. Printed on the eve of Rosh Hashanah 1999 in an edition of 36 copies accompanied by an engraving by Lea Nikel (1918-2005). This is copy no. 18 and its colophon is signed both by the artist and the poet.
Blue leather high-quality binding, encased in a large, cloth covered box. The signed and numbered (18/36) engraving is placed inside of the box cover.
384 pages, 25 cm. Box: 41 cm.
2. Antennas and Sensors, ninety nine fragments by Israel Pincas. Published by Even Hoshen, 2008.
46th book of the Pitdah series, "limited edition of 46 copies". This edition is accompanied by original signed engravings by Tuvia Beeri. Numbered copy 18/46, signed by the author.
71 pages, [5] leaves, 23.5 cm. Green leather binding, cardboard slipcase.
3. "Distraction is Necessary for Equilibrium in the World" (Hebrew) – Two poems, 75 copies, by Israel Pincas. Published by Even Hoshen, 2010.
"Distraction is Necessary for Equilibrium in the World" is a compilation of two poems, 54th in the Pitdah series of poetry books, "printed in appreciation of the poet Israel Pincas in honor of his 75th birthday". Numbered copy, 18/75, signed by the poet.
9 pages, [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition.
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Bibliophilia
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Old Clothes! / Fitzroy Square, hand-colores engraving. Published by Richard Phillips, London, 1804.
Engraving depicting a Jewish merchant of old clothes near the Fitzroy Square in London. From the book "Modern London; being the history and present state of the British Metropolis" published by Richard Phillips (London, 1804).
Engraving: 13X10 cm. Good condition. Stains. Framed and not examined out of frame.
Engraving depicting a Jewish merchant of old clothes near the Fitzroy Square in London. From the book "Modern London; being the history and present state of the British Metropolis" published by Richard Phillips (London, 1804).
Engraving: 13X10 cm. Good condition. Stains. Framed and not examined out of frame.
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Israeli and International Art - Prints and Paintings
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Slippers / Somerset House, hand-colored engraving. Published by Richard Phillips, London, 1804. E
Engraving depicting a Turkish merchant selling slippers near the Somerset House in London. From the book "Modern London; being the history and present state of the British Metropolis" published by Richard Phillips (London, 1804).
Engraving: 13X10 cm. Good condition. Framed and not examined out of frame.
Engraving depicting a Turkish merchant selling slippers near the Somerset House in London. From the book "Modern London; being the history and present state of the British Metropolis" published by Richard Phillips (London, 1804).
Engraving: 13X10 cm. Good condition. Framed and not examined out of frame.
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Israeli and International Art - Prints and Paintings
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Portrait of Rabbi Samuel Adler wearing a prayer shawl and holding a prayer book, lithograph. Printed by E.G. May & Wirsing, Frankfurt am Main, [ca. second half of 19th century].
Signed in the plate "A. Schmitz" (Adolf Schmitz?).
Rabbi Samuel Adler (1809-1891) was a leader of Reform Judaism in Germany and in the United States.
Lithograph: 21X29.5 cm, mounted on a thick paper board (30X45 cm). Good condition. Some stains, light. Pencil inscriptions on paper board. Slight creases and tears at margins of paper board. Ink-stamp on back of leaf.
Signed in the plate "A. Schmitz" (Adolf Schmitz?).
Rabbi Samuel Adler (1809-1891) was a leader of Reform Judaism in Germany and in the United States.
Lithograph: 21X29.5 cm, mounted on a thick paper board (30X45 cm). Good condition. Some stains, light. Pencil inscriptions on paper board. Slight creases and tears at margins of paper board. Ink-stamp on back of leaf.
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Israeli and International Art - Prints and Paintings
Catalogue
Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
Opening: $200
Sold for: $475
Including buyer's premium
Portrait of Michael Hess, principal of the Philantropin Jewish School in Frankfurt am Main, lithograph by Valentin Schertle. Published by V. Schertle, Franfkurt am Main, [ca. second half of 19th century].
Portrait of Michael Hess, looking to the right. A German caption is printed below the portrait, dated 1856.
Leaf: 31X47 cm. Good condition. Stains (mainly at margins of leaf, around the portrait). Tears, some open, at margins of leaves. Ink-stamp on the back of the leaf,
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Portrait of Michael Hess, looking to the right. A German caption is printed below the portrait, dated 1856.
Leaf: 31X47 cm. Good condition. Stains (mainly at margins of leaf, around the portrait). Tears, some open, at margins of leaves. Ink-stamp on the back of the leaf,
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