Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
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Theodor Wolf, early poem notebook in his hand writing. [Berlin, 1882-1885].
Theodor Wolf (1868-1943), author, publicist, journalist and very influential German Jewish critic. Joined the "Berliner Tageblatt" journal editing staff at age 19 and later became its editor and actual director; worked as a German reporter in Paris and covered the Dreyfus trial; was among the founders of the German Democratic Party; made enemies among the German Nationalists when he openly criticized Germany’s proceedings throughout World War I. Wolf moved to Switzerland via Austria in March 1933. In 1941, he received a visa to enter the USA, but it expired before it was used. He was arrested by the Italian Occupation Forces upon the Nazi Party’s command and incarcerated in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp; he then got transferred to the Berlin Police Prison. Died after an operation at the Jewish Hospital in Berlin.
A letter from the "Europa Verlag" publishing confirming reception of the manuscript and addressed to Wolf’s widow is enclosed.
Over 60 poems, in neat German handwriting, [112] written pages, 21 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Loose binding.
Theodor Wolf (1868-1943), author, publicist, journalist and very influential German Jewish critic. Joined the "Berliner Tageblatt" journal editing staff at age 19 and later became its editor and actual director; worked as a German reporter in Paris and covered the Dreyfus trial; was among the founders of the German Democratic Party; made enemies among the German Nationalists when he openly criticized Germany’s proceedings throughout World War I. Wolf moved to Switzerland via Austria in March 1933. In 1941, he received a visa to enter the USA, but it expired before it was used. He was arrested by the Italian Occupation Forces upon the Nazi Party’s command and incarcerated in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp; he then got transferred to the Berlin Police Prison. Died after an operation at the Jewish Hospital in Berlin.
A letter from the "Europa Verlag" publishing confirming reception of the manuscript and addressed to Wolf’s widow is enclosed.
Over 60 poems, in neat German handwriting, [112] written pages, 21 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Loose binding.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,500
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Archives of British Officer Alexander Epstein and his wife, Sarah.
Great documents and photos archives with about 1000 photos (mostly arranged in albums), dozens of documents, letters, journalism fragments, honorary certificates and more.
The content of the archives reflects the couple’s life and activities in Palestine and abroad, and includes many thank you letters and photos from Palestine and from family trips abroad – Egypt, Crete, Italy, France and more.
The pictures from Palestine are of great documentary value and include, among other things, a documentation of the Prince of Sweden’s visit, photographs with Herbert Samuel, Balfour’s visit to Israel, an event at the opera in 1933 with the Queen of Ethiopia, and many photos from the 20’s and the 30’s. (Among the pictures, there are 2 photographs by Soskin, 3 photographs of Sabounji and a postcard made by Ordman featuring Epstein).
Alexander Epstein (1886-1971), was born in Liverpool. Emigrated to Palestine in 1919 and was appointed as the Industry and Business Supervisor by the Mandate government. He served as the Jaffa District Officer between 1920 and 1945. In 1937. Was appreciated and greatly valued and was one of the most famous Jewish functionaries of his time.
Sarah Epstein headed “Wizo” Tel Aviv for many years and was active among women, young men and soldiers. She was greatly appreciated and was awarded a silver medal by King George V and was an honored member of “Wizo” Israel and worldwide.
Varying sizes, most of the archive is in good condition.
Great documents and photos archives with about 1000 photos (mostly arranged in albums), dozens of documents, letters, journalism fragments, honorary certificates and more.
The content of the archives reflects the couple’s life and activities in Palestine and abroad, and includes many thank you letters and photos from Palestine and from family trips abroad – Egypt, Crete, Italy, France and more.
The pictures from Palestine are of great documentary value and include, among other things, a documentation of the Prince of Sweden’s visit, photographs with Herbert Samuel, Balfour’s visit to Israel, an event at the opera in 1933 with the Queen of Ethiopia, and many photos from the 20’s and the 30’s. (Among the pictures, there are 2 photographs by Soskin, 3 photographs of Sabounji and a postcard made by Ordman featuring Epstein).
Alexander Epstein (1886-1971), was born in Liverpool. Emigrated to Palestine in 1919 and was appointed as the Industry and Business Supervisor by the Mandate government. He served as the Jaffa District Officer between 1920 and 1945. In 1937. Was appreciated and greatly valued and was one of the most famous Jewish functionaries of his time.
Sarah Epstein headed “Wizo” Tel Aviv for many years and was active among women, young men and soldiers. She was greatly appreciated and was awarded a silver medal by King George V and was an honored member of “Wizo” Israel and worldwide.
Varying sizes, most of the archive is in good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
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A collection of notebooks, booklets and leaves written by Henya Aharoni. Includes personal diaries over several years. Eretz Israel, 1931-1939.
Henya Aharoni (born in 1921 in Babruysk – Russia) attended the Giv’at Ha-Shelosha District School around the mid 1930’s. That school was opened by Rosa Cohen, Yitzchak Rabin’s mother. Throughout the school years, Henya Aharoni wrote a detailed diary which depicts the school’s social environment (sometimes similar to “protocols” quoting the discussions and debates among friends) and the atmosphere of that time (riots, King George’s death, the founding of the Tel Aviv port, Toscanini’s visit in Palestine and more).
Yitzchak Rabin was among her classmates and his name is mentioned many times in her diaries, although not always in a positive light: “Rabin – pick your nose, maybe you’ll find treasures”; “Rabin just arrived today and already began arguing with Sarah R. his voice was so loud even a deaf guy could figure out that Rabin, the vermin, was in school”.
Among the notebooks there is a biography of Henya since her birth, notes from later times, class-notes on poetry and other subjects, and more.
33 notebooks and booklets + family letters and leaves. Varying sizes and conditions.
Henya Aharoni (born in 1921 in Babruysk – Russia) attended the Giv’at Ha-Shelosha District School around the mid 1930’s. That school was opened by Rosa Cohen, Yitzchak Rabin’s mother. Throughout the school years, Henya Aharoni wrote a detailed diary which depicts the school’s social environment (sometimes similar to “protocols” quoting the discussions and debates among friends) and the atmosphere of that time (riots, King George’s death, the founding of the Tel Aviv port, Toscanini’s visit in Palestine and more).
Yitzchak Rabin was among her classmates and his name is mentioned many times in her diaries, although not always in a positive light: “Rabin – pick your nose, maybe you’ll find treasures”; “Rabin just arrived today and already began arguing with Sarah R. his voice was so loud even a deaf guy could figure out that Rabin, the vermin, was in school”.
Among the notebooks there is a biography of Henya since her birth, notes from later times, class-notes on poetry and other subjects, and more.
33 notebooks and booklets + family letters and leaves. Varying sizes and conditions.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $813
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Ephraim Taubenhaus archive. Include: letters, letters copies, postcards, speeches and essays drafts, invitations to various events, greeting cards and more.
Letters from many authors and public figures from Israel and the world addressed to him, among whom: Gershom Scholem, David Tidhar, Avraham Sharon, S. Ernst, Avraham Rivlin, Getzel Kressel, Tzvi HaRechavi, Israel Reichert, Professor Herman Zondek, Shabtai Levi, Nachum Slouschz. The archive also includes an article about Bialik’s first visit to Eretz Israel, and more.
Ephraim Taubenhaus (1905-1983), was born in Safed and later lived in Haifa. Journalist, Mizrahi figure, prolific writer involved in various domains.
Over 250 items. Varying sizes and conditions.
Rich and diverse collection, wasn’t checked thoroughly.
Letters from many authors and public figures from Israel and the world addressed to him, among whom: Gershom Scholem, David Tidhar, Avraham Sharon, S. Ernst, Avraham Rivlin, Getzel Kressel, Tzvi HaRechavi, Israel Reichert, Professor Herman Zondek, Shabtai Levi, Nachum Slouschz. The archive also includes an article about Bialik’s first visit to Eretz Israel, and more.
Ephraim Taubenhaus (1905-1983), was born in Safed and later lived in Haifa. Journalist, Mizrahi figure, prolific writer involved in various domains.
Over 250 items. Varying sizes and conditions.
Rich and diverse collection, wasn’t checked thoroughly.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $350
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Comprehensive exchange of letters between the author and translator Aharon Reuveni and the publisher Mordechai Newman (M. Newman Publishing Ltd.), 1940-1960.
The majority of the letters are in A. Reuveni’s handwriting, sent to Newman. Content of the letters: livelihood and wages, glosses, translations and publications of Reuveni’s writings. Included are four contracts between the two, three bills and receipts, one poem and two index pages of Reuveni’s books.
Over 200 documents.
Varying sizes. Fair-good condition.
The majority of the letters are in A. Reuveni’s handwriting, sent to Newman. Content of the letters: livelihood and wages, glosses, translations and publications of Reuveni’s writings. Included are four contracts between the two, three bills and receipts, one poem and two index pages of Reuveni’s books.
Over 200 documents.
Varying sizes. Fair-good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $225
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4 photographs, handwritten letter from 1938, printed letters from the years 1975-1990, copies of documents with signatures from Yemen.
All the documents are related to the Havshush family and bringing help to the Jews of Yemen in the new era. May have served as the basis of a book on the subject.
Varying sizes and conditions.
All the documents are related to the Havshush family and bringing help to the Jews of Yemen in the new era. May have served as the basis of a book on the subject.
Varying sizes and conditions.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
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Berthold, Joseph Tscherkassky. Berlin, 1924.
Catalogue of Hebrew letters, various decorations (figures, animals, vegetation and geometric decorations). Including samples for various prints created by the printing house. Colored cover, fancy with protruding letters. The introduction is in seven languages: Yiddish, German, English, Hebrew etc. The author was the Oriental Department Manager of H. Berthold's letter foundry.
[84] pages, 29 cm. Good condition. Spine, cover corners and Forsatz leaves (inside of cover) not original.
Catalogue of Hebrew letters, various decorations (figures, animals, vegetation and geometric decorations). Including samples for various prints created by the printing house. Colored cover, fancy with protruding letters. The introduction is in seven languages: Yiddish, German, English, Hebrew etc. The author was the Oriental Department Manager of H. Berthold's letter foundry.
[84] pages, 29 cm. Good condition. Spine, cover corners and Forsatz leaves (inside of cover) not original.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
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Thirteen riddles, Rabbi Avraham Iben Ezra, published by Naftali Ben-Menachem. Jerusalem, [1953].
Thirteen linguistic riddles. Only fifty copies of the booklet were printed on the occasion of the Bar-Mitzvah of Shilo son of Yitzchak Refa’el. Prior to the title page handwritten inscription from the young Shilo.
19 leaves, 21.5 cm. Good condition. Cover torn in two.
Thirteen linguistic riddles. Only fifty copies of the booklet were printed on the occasion of the Bar-Mitzvah of Shilo son of Yitzchak Refa’el. Prior to the title page handwritten inscription from the young Shilo.
19 leaves, 21.5 cm. Good condition. Cover torn in two.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
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A Jewish Iconography, Alfred Rubens. Published by The Jewish Museum, London, 1954.
A book which includes bibliographical records of the engravings and portraits collection of Reubens with numerous pictures from the collection, including many Jewish figures’ engravings with Hebrew description.
Alfred Rubens (1903-1998) – collector and historian. Directed the London Jewish Museum between 1958 and 1983.
Printed in 500 exemplars. Dedicated and signed by Rubens to the ambassador of Israel.
XVI, 160 pages, [45] plates. 25 cm. Semi-parchment binding. Very good condition.
A book which includes bibliographical records of the engravings and portraits collection of Reubens with numerous pictures from the collection, including many Jewish figures’ engravings with Hebrew description.
Alfred Rubens (1903-1998) – collector and historian. Directed the London Jewish Museum between 1958 and 1983.
Printed in 500 exemplars. Dedicated and signed by Rubens to the ambassador of Israel.
XVI, 160 pages, [45] plates. 25 cm. Semi-parchment binding. Very good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
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1. “Et Knoss!” – large format pamphlet detailing the goals of the Bialik Institute Publishing House. [Jerusalem, 1961]. “The Bialik Institute isn’t just a regular publishing house. It represents, through all of its projects, the communal drive and effort… to build our Hebrew literary future…”.
[2] pages, 42 cm. Very good condition. Printed in black and red ink on thick, high quality paper.
2. Yerushalayim Kiryat Mo’adeinu, anthology of poems on the praise of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1951. Includes a charcoal sketch by Leopold Krakauer. Printed in honor of the opening of the 23rd Zionistic congress.
[6] Leaves, 23.5 X 33.5 cm. Very good condition. Printed with black and orange ink on thick, high quality paper.
[2] pages, 42 cm. Very good condition. Printed in black and red ink on thick, high quality paper.
2. Yerushalayim Kiryat Mo’adeinu, anthology of poems on the praise of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1951. Includes a charcoal sketch by Leopold Krakauer. Printed in honor of the opening of the 23rd Zionistic congress.
[6] Leaves, 23.5 X 33.5 cm. Very good condition. Printed with black and orange ink on thick, high quality paper.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $175
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Über Hebräische typen und schriftarten [About Hebrew letters and fonts], by Rafael Frank. Printed at the Berthold foundry, Berlin, 1926.
Essay by the “Frank-Ruehl” and “Miriam” Hebrew fonts designer, including the “Revival of the Hebrew Language” essay by Dr. Ya'akov Adler. Many samples of Hebrew letters.
Numbered copy out of a 500 exemplars numbered edition.
39, [1] Pages, 32.5 cm. Good condition. Library stamps, stained and faded binding.
Essay by the “Frank-Ruehl” and “Miriam” Hebrew fonts designer, including the “Revival of the Hebrew Language” essay by Dr. Ya'akov Adler. Many samples of Hebrew letters.
Numbered copy out of a 500 exemplars numbered edition.
39, [1] Pages, 32.5 cm. Good condition. Library stamps, stained and faded binding.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $175
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Moritz Steinschneider – der vater der Hebräischen bibliographie, von Prof. Dr. I. Elbogen [Moritz Steinscheider – Father of the Hebrew Bibliography]. Soncino publishing house, Berlin, 1926.
Memorial booklet published by Soncino, printed in 300 numbered copies.
[5] Leaves, with Steinschneider’s photograph, 32 cm. Good condition. Few wrinkles, stains and light tears.
Memorial booklet published by Soncino, printed in 300 numbered copies.
[5] Leaves, with Steinschneider’s photograph, 32 cm. Good condition. Few wrinkles, stains and light tears.
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