Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $5,000
Sold for: $7,500
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Salamandra, Ka Tzetnik 135633. [1946]. Yiddish.
The original copy of the book “Salamandra”, typewritten on thin paper, with many remarks in the author’s handwriting. The first edition of the book is apparently based on the present manuscript.
Yehiel Denur (1917-2001), native of Poland, was among the Auschwitz Death Camp survivors, where he lost his entire family. He immigrated to Israel via Italy with the “Brycha” and devoted his life to writing about his life experiences at the camp, while remaining completely anonymous and using the pseudonym K. Tzetnik. His identity was revealed at the Eichmann trial, as he was summoned to the witness stand. His first book Zwei Un Zwanzig was published by “Kultur Lige” (Warsaw, 1931), however he did whatever he could to destroy copies of this book. He took three weeks to write “Salamandra” right after his release from the camp, apparently during his stay at the Machaneh Akurim in Italy. The manuscript was brought to Israel, translated into Hebrew and first published in 1946.
[2], 97; 129; 45; 48; 10; 18 leaves (a total of 349 leaves). 33 cm. Typewritten on one side of the leaf. Good condition. Few stains and wrinkles. Plain, damaged binding.
The original copy of the book “Salamandra”, typewritten on thin paper, with many remarks in the author’s handwriting. The first edition of the book is apparently based on the present manuscript.
Yehiel Denur (1917-2001), native of Poland, was among the Auschwitz Death Camp survivors, where he lost his entire family. He immigrated to Israel via Italy with the “Brycha” and devoted his life to writing about his life experiences at the camp, while remaining completely anonymous and using the pseudonym K. Tzetnik. His identity was revealed at the Eichmann trial, as he was summoned to the witness stand. His first book Zwei Un Zwanzig was published by “Kultur Lige” (Warsaw, 1931), however he did whatever he could to destroy copies of this book. He took three weeks to write “Salamandra” right after his release from the camp, apparently during his stay at the Machaneh Akurim in Italy. The manuscript was brought to Israel, translated into Hebrew and first published in 1946.
[2], 97; 129; 45; 48; 10; 18 leaves (a total of 349 leaves). 33 cm. Typewritten on one side of the leaf. Good condition. Few stains and wrinkles. Plain, damaged binding.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
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Handwritten postcard by Chaim Nachman Bialik, addressed to Ya'akov Fichman, 20.7.1915.
In the postcard, Bialik writes about his imminent visit to Odessa, ten days from then, in order to arrange a meeting with Fichman about a book they both intend to publish. Bialik also writes: “I am here, resting a bit, copying a story and I have also written two poems”. Russian.
Fair condition, stains, post stamps.
In the postcard, Bialik writes about his imminent visit to Odessa, ten days from then, in order to arrange a meeting with Fichman about a book they both intend to publish. Bialik also writes: “I am here, resting a bit, copying a story and I have also written two poems”. Russian.
Fair condition, stains, post stamps.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $200
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Peretz Smolenskin, letter addressed to “My dear and honored friend”. [No mention of location and date].
“I have answered and will continue to answer the same thing to those who advise me to change the way of Ha-Shachar: ‘Ha-Shachar will live on in its own way or will die with honor, but will not take the shape of pious [hypocrites], and as I have already told one of the great hypocrite, Hildesheimer’s followers during my stay in Berlin… it is easier for me to enslave myself and remove dog skin for a living than change Ha-Shachar’s way… and because of that conviction twenty signatories already gave up on Ha-Shachar, and I haven’t paid any attention to any of them”.
This letter mentions several authors and intellectuals of that time.
Peretz Smolenskin (1842-1885) writer, editor and publicist, of the Enlightenment Movement and later one of the leaders of Chovevey Zion movement. Established in Vienna the national students association "Kadima". In 1868 established in Vienna the "Ha-Shachar", first Hebrew periodical, that dealt with current Jewish affairs, preached about Shivat Zion and published radical articles.
Single leaf with writing on both sides, 22 cm. Fair condition. Wrinkles, support paper glued to the edges, light tears.
“I have answered and will continue to answer the same thing to those who advise me to change the way of Ha-Shachar: ‘Ha-Shachar will live on in its own way or will die with honor, but will not take the shape of pious [hypocrites], and as I have already told one of the great hypocrite, Hildesheimer’s followers during my stay in Berlin… it is easier for me to enslave myself and remove dog skin for a living than change Ha-Shachar’s way… and because of that conviction twenty signatories already gave up on Ha-Shachar, and I haven’t paid any attention to any of them”.
This letter mentions several authors and intellectuals of that time.
Peretz Smolenskin (1842-1885) writer, editor and publicist, of the Enlightenment Movement and later one of the leaders of Chovevey Zion movement. Established in Vienna the national students association "Kadima". In 1868 established in Vienna the "Ha-Shachar", first Hebrew periodical, that dealt with current Jewish affairs, preached about Shivat Zion and published radical articles.
Single leaf with writing on both sides, 22 cm. Fair condition. Wrinkles, support paper glued to the edges, light tears.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
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Alexander Zederbaum, two handwritten letters. Odessa, 1864, 1866.
Letters by Zederbaum sent to the researcher and writer Haim Yona Garland from St. Petersburg, describing in great details, among other things, his busy daily routine and concerns as editor of “Ha-Melitz”.
Alexander HaLevi Zederbaum – HaErez (1816-1893), public activist and publicist, founded the “Ha-Melitz” journal in 1860, the first Hebrew journal in Russia under the Tzar Regime, he directed the journal until his passing.
Varying sizes and conditions. One of the letters is written on official “Ha-Melitz” paper, one letter is cut on the middle.
Letters by Zederbaum sent to the researcher and writer Haim Yona Garland from St. Petersburg, describing in great details, among other things, his busy daily routine and concerns as editor of “Ha-Melitz”.
Alexander HaLevi Zederbaum – HaErez (1816-1893), public activist and publicist, founded the “Ha-Melitz” journal in 1860, the first Hebrew journal in Russia under the Tzar Regime, he directed the journal until his passing.
Varying sizes and conditions. One of the letters is written on official “Ha-Melitz” paper, one letter is cut on the middle.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $180
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Yechiel Michal Pines, handwritten dedication on a leaf of paper.
Pines' warm dedication, giving his son [?] a book by the name of "Halevanon" for his bar-mitzvah. "Because you should know that you are not living in vain, and you shall say: Indeed, it is better for man to have been created than had he not been created!".
Rabbi Yechiel Michal Pines (1843-1913), philosopher, Zionist author, of the founders of the newspaper Halevanon, one of the founders of religious Zionism. The dedication is written in Rashi script.
Single leaf, 14.5X21.5 cm. Good condition, slight foxing. Tape on its back.
Pines' warm dedication, giving his son [?] a book by the name of "Halevanon" for his bar-mitzvah. "Because you should know that you are not living in vain, and you shall say: Indeed, it is better for man to have been created than had he not been created!".
Rabbi Yechiel Michal Pines (1843-1913), philosopher, Zionist author, of the founders of the newspaper Halevanon, one of the founders of religious Zionism. The dedication is written in Rashi script.
Single leaf, 14.5X21.5 cm. Good condition, slight foxing. Tape on its back.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $150
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Shaul Tchernichovsky, a handwritten letter, to Mr. Ezrachi. Tel-Aviv, January 1939.
In the letter, Tchernichovsky answers the question asked in the newspaper Ha'aretz and humorously explains the reason for the Hebrew name for German measles (Ademet, derived from Adom - "red"): "Perhaps, I would ask a repentant what Red is in Hebrew…".
Single leaf, 21 cm. Fair condition, foxing, ink stains.
In the letter, Tchernichovsky answers the question asked in the newspaper Ha'aretz and humorously explains the reason for the Hebrew name for German measles (Ademet, derived from Adom - "red"): "Perhaps, I would ask a repentant what Red is in Hebrew…".
Single leaf, 21 cm. Fair condition, foxing, ink stains.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $300
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Ze’ev Jabotinsky, Six lines on a paper slip handwritten and hand signed by him.
Recommending his friend El'azarov for a watchman job.
8X13 cm. Fair condition, stamp, filing holes, first line (apparently the name of the addressee) is missing.
Recommending his friend El'azarov for a watchman job.
8X13 cm. Fair condition, stamp, filing holes, first line (apparently the name of the addressee) is missing.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
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David Ben-Gurion, a reaction letter with its formal English translation, addressed to Mr. Arik Gottgetreu, reporter for the Associated Press newspaper, March 27, 1958.
Ben Gurion’s answers to the four questions asked by the reporter regarding the literature which had influenced him. Towards the end of his letter, Ben Gurion claims that according to him “It isn’t good to read many books, rather, it is better to read many times selected books such as: the Bible, Plato, Tokidides […] and three or four of the latest generations’ authors”.
The letter is written and printed on official prime minister paper, with David Ben-Gurion’s handwritten signature.
[3] Leaves, 28 cm. Good condition. Folding marks over the leaves’ width.
Ben Gurion’s answers to the four questions asked by the reporter regarding the literature which had influenced him. Towards the end of his letter, Ben Gurion claims that according to him “It isn’t good to read many books, rather, it is better to read many times selected books such as: the Bible, Plato, Tokidides […] and three or four of the latest generations’ authors”.
The letter is written and printed on official prime minister paper, with David Ben-Gurion’s handwritten signature.
[3] Leaves, 28 cm. Good condition. Folding marks over the leaves’ width.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $500
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David Ben Gurion, printed letter, signed in his handwriting, on official stationary of The State of Israel. Sent to the Chief Rabbi, Yitzchak HaLevi Herzog, and to the Rishon Letzion (Sephardi Chief Rabbi), Yitzchak Nissim. April 18, 1955.
Response to a letter that he received from mothers whose children were arrested: "I must immediately make you aware of one untruth in the letter signed by the mothers (and we can assume that it was written and edited by a lawyer or one of the associates of the terrorist organization to whom the sentenced belong) […] In the letter it says that the prisoners were adjudicated according to the emergency regulations from the days of the British Mandate. This is not true. They were adjudicated according to the law that was legislated in The State of Israel by the Provisional State Council…".
Possibly, Ben Gurion means the Tzrifin underground ("Malchut Israel"), which operated on a religious and national background in the beginning of the 1950's. The Tzrifin people, mostly young men, burned non-kosher stores, threw a grenade at the Czechoslovakian embassy and hid a bomb in the Russian consulate. In 1953, the government announced that the Tzrifin underground is a terrorist organization, a term coined in the "Ordinance for Terror Prevention, 1948". The underground members were caught by the Israel (General) Security Agency, and its leaders were sentenced to many years imprisonment. On April, 1955, they were released by the recommendation of the Head of the Israel Security Agency and the Prime Minister. The "anonymous" lawyer mentioned by Ben Gurion is apparently Attorney Shmuel Tamir, who formally was an Etzel (Irgun) fighter, and later defended many anti-institute organizations in those days, including the people of the Tzrifin underground.
[1] leaf, 28 cm. Good condition.
Response to a letter that he received from mothers whose children were arrested: "I must immediately make you aware of one untruth in the letter signed by the mothers (and we can assume that it was written and edited by a lawyer or one of the associates of the terrorist organization to whom the sentenced belong) […] In the letter it says that the prisoners were adjudicated according to the emergency regulations from the days of the British Mandate. This is not true. They were adjudicated according to the law that was legislated in The State of Israel by the Provisional State Council…".
Possibly, Ben Gurion means the Tzrifin underground ("Malchut Israel"), which operated on a religious and national background in the beginning of the 1950's. The Tzrifin people, mostly young men, burned non-kosher stores, threw a grenade at the Czechoslovakian embassy and hid a bomb in the Russian consulate. In 1953, the government announced that the Tzrifin underground is a terrorist organization, a term coined in the "Ordinance for Terror Prevention, 1948". The underground members were caught by the Israel (General) Security Agency, and its leaders were sentenced to many years imprisonment. On April, 1955, they were released by the recommendation of the Head of the Israel Security Agency and the Prime Minister. The "anonymous" lawyer mentioned by Ben Gurion is apparently Attorney Shmuel Tamir, who formally was an Etzel (Irgun) fighter, and later defended many anti-institute organizations in those days, including the people of the Tzrifin underground.
[1] leaf, 28 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $250
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David Ben Gurion, letter printed on “The Worldwide Jewish Bible Research Association in Israel” letter paper, addressed to Knesset Member Moshe Bar’am. Jerusalem, 15.12.1970.
In his letter, Ben Gurion, head of the Bible Research Association in Israel, invites Knesset Member Bar’am to join the Beit Ha-Tanach Committee in Jerusalem – “An institution that will store every commentary, book or work of art that was ever created or written on the Book of Books by Jews of all times and every work of art by the World Nations Scholars, that has been influenced by the Bible”. Hand signed by Ben Gurion.
[1] leaf, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Filing holes and stapler marks.
In his letter, Ben Gurion, head of the Bible Research Association in Israel, invites Knesset Member Bar’am to join the Beit Ha-Tanach Committee in Jerusalem – “An institution that will store every commentary, book or work of art that was ever created or written on the Book of Books by Jews of all times and every work of art by the World Nations Scholars, that has been influenced by the Bible”. Hand signed by Ben Gurion.
[1] leaf, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Filing holes and stapler marks.
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July 27, 2010
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Moshe Shertok, Handwritten letter to the Hebrew Community Board in Haifa, [1918].
Sharett writes about a 16 year old boy who was found in Halab (Aleppo) with no money or any means of sustenance and asks the members of the Board to donate one Egyptian Pound so he could return to Jerusalem. He also asks the members of the Board to cover his expenses for the young man’s stay in Haifa.
[1] page, 27 cm. Fair condition, folds and wrinkles, mainly on the corners. Small tears on the leaves edges.
Sharett writes about a 16 year old boy who was found in Halab (Aleppo) with no money or any means of sustenance and asks the members of the Board to donate one Egyptian Pound so he could return to Jerusalem. He also asks the members of the Board to cover his expenses for the young man’s stay in Haifa.
[1] page, 27 cm. Fair condition, folds and wrinkles, mainly on the corners. Small tears on the leaves edges.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
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7 draft legislations, the 1950's.
Signed by Moshe Sharett (Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister), Yitzchak Ben-Zvi (Israel President) and other government ministers. Some of the laws: the General Registrar Fee Law, the Loan Law, Law for Extension of Validity of Emergency Regulations, etc. All the laws are bound with a blue and white ribbon and carry Israel's stamp.
25 cm. Good condition.
Signed by Moshe Sharett (Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister), Yitzchak Ben-Zvi (Israel President) and other government ministers. Some of the laws: the General Registrar Fee Law, the Loan Law, Law for Extension of Validity of Emergency Regulations, etc. All the laws are bound with a blue and white ribbon and carry Israel's stamp.
25 cm. Good condition.
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