Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Speech by S.Y. Agnon when Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature – Tarshish Publishing

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Speech held by S.Y. Agnon when he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Stockholm December 15, 1966 [correct date is December 10, 1966].
Published by Tarshish books, Dr. Moshe Shpitzer, Jerusalem, 1967 [correct year is 1968].
"One hundred and twenty numbered copies were printed on hand-made Japanese paper in honor of Shmuel Yosef Agnon's eightieth birthday… this copy is number 33". Has never been commercially sold, the complete edition was presented to Agnon for distribution amongst his friends. [4] leaves, un-cut sheet. 26.5 cm. Good condition. Borders have become somewhat yellow. From the private collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
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