Lot 173
The Bible in Pictures, by Abel Pann – Two Lithographic Albums, One Signed by Pann
The Bible in Pictures, by Abel Pann, two lithographic albums. Jerusalem: Palestine Art Publishing co. Ltd., [ca. 1920s to early 1930s]. Hebrew and English.
1. Genesis, from the Creation until the Deluge. 25 color lithographs by Abel Pann, with a brief introduction and biographical notes. [3] ff. + [25] lithographic plates, 43.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor damage. Wear and abrasions to binding. Binding partly detached, with glue traces to inside. 2. The Five Books of Moses, 47 lithographs by Abel Pann. Title page signed in pencil by Pann. Bezalel-style binding, with repoussé copper plaque. [2] ff. (title and introduction) + [47] lithographic plates, 39 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Some creases and damage. Front endpaper inscribed.
Provenance: the Rimon Family collection.
