Three books illustrated by Ze'ev Raban, two of which inscribed by Raban. 1920s–1940s. Hebrew and English.
1. Song of Songs, illustrated by Ze'ev Raban. Berlin: HaSefer, 1923. Hebrew and English. First Edition.
Inscribed on title page: "to the family of Prof. B. Schatz, with friendship, Ze'ev Raban, 4.8.24, Jerusalem".
[31] leaves. 33.5 cm.
2. The Book of Esther, Illustrated by Zeev Raban, "Bezalel" Jerusalem. Jerusalem: Miryam, 5708 [1947?]. English translation of the Book of Esther, with Hebrew text and illustrations appearing on color plates designed by Raban. Handwritten inscription: Ze'ev Raban, 27th Kislev, 5709, 48.XII.29" (Hebrew).
[16] leaves.
3. The Story of Ruth, Graphically Told by Z. Raban. New York: American–Palestine Art Publishing Co., 1930. English. The book of Ruth in English translation, accompanied by 10 color plates by Ze'ev Raban, and a additional plate pasted on to the cover.
[13] leaves. 30 cm.
Conditions varies. The books were not examined thorougly, and are being sold as is.
Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv.
