Auction 91 Part 1 Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art

"Aleph-Bet" – Poems by Levin Kipnis, Illustrations by Ze'ev Raban – Berlin, 1923

Opening: $300
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Aleph-Bet, illustrations by Ze'ev Raban, rhymes by Levin Kipnis, Bezalel-Jerusalem. Berlin: "HaSefer", 1923.
Hebrew alphabet reader with poems by Levin Kipnis and illustrations in gold and vivid colors by Ze'ev Raban, one of the first teachers at Bezalel. The book, printed in Berlin for Jewish children in Europe, integrates images representing the attributes of the Land of Israel and Zionist messages regarding immigration to Palestine. Its impressive illustrations and meticulous printing turned it into a milestone in Hebrew children's literature.
[16] leaves (heavy paper), 24.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Browning to endapapers. Minor stains and blemishes to binding.
Children's Books
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