Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
Including: Items from the Estate of Ruth Dayan, Old Master Works, Israeli Art and Numismatics
December 21, 2021
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Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
December 21, 2021
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Eight autograph letters by Martin (Mordechai) Buber and articles by him, with his handwritten corrections. Sent to Ephraim Broido, editor of the literary journal Molad. Jerusalem, ca. 1949-1965. 1-2. Typescript drafts of the articles "Two Meetings" and "Religion and Ethics" (Hebrew; translated from the German by Zevi Woyslawski). Each of the drafts is hand-signed by Martin Buber at the beginning of the article, with many erasures and corrections, some by Buber and some in a different hand, presumably by Ephraim Broido (both articles were published in "Molad", the journal edited by Broido, issues no. 143 [1960] and 212 [1967]). Two Meetings: [5] ff.; Religion and Ethics: 14 ff. Approx. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Horizontal fold lines. Stains and minor creases. Closed and opens tears (mostly small). 3-10. Eight autograph letters, signed by Martin Buber . Sent to Ephraim Broido and dealing with the publishing of various articles by Buber in "Molad" and the proofreading and translation of complex concepts into Hebrew (enclosed with six of the letters are copies of response letters by Broido). 1949-1950. Eight letters, each [1] f., size varies. Good condition. Filing holes. Some stains and blemishes. One letter is stapled to the copy of the response letter.
Enclosed: • Four copies of other letters by Broido to Buber, from the years 1958-1961 (including a letter of greeting for Buber's birthday and an invitation to take part in a scholarly anthology for the 10th anniversary of the State of Israel, presented to Prime Minister David Ben Gurion). • "Drei Briefe Bubers an Bergman" [Three letters by Buber to Bergman], draft of a special publication for the second anniversary of Martin Buber's passing – three letters sent by Buber to Hugo Bergman in 1918, with a foreword by Bergman (mimeographed typescript; incomplete – one letter is missing). German.
Provenance: "Molad" Archives.
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Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
December 21, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,250
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Fifteen letters sent by the philosopher, Sir Isaiah Berlin, to Ephraim Broido. Oxford, Genoa, Zurich, and Rehovot, 1950s-1980s (mostly 1960s-1970s). English (one letter in Hebrew).
Three letters handwritten; the remainder, mostly on official stationery, typewritten (some with handwritten corrections and/or addenda). All but one signed by Isaiah Berlin. Most of the letters deal with the subject of rescuing "Molad, " the journal founded and edited by Ephraim Broido, from threats of closure. They contain Berlin's instructions and words of advice and encouragement to Broido, written over a period of many years. Among other things, Berlin suggests that Broido approach potential financial sponsors in a particular style or with a particular type of argument; he recommends approaching specific people of influence (such as Hebrew University President Eliahu Eilat, Chairman of the Jewish Agency Pinchas Sapir, the diplomat Yaakov Herzog, and the philanthropist Sir Isaac Wolfson); and he provides Broido with updates regarding the status of various requests. In a letter from 1969 (whose contents Berlin requests remain confidential), Berlin informs Broido of an upcoming grant of 12,000$ obtained for Molad's benefit. Additional subjects addressed in the letters concern translations of Berlin's writings appearing in Molad, and the delivery of books, money, and other things.
Sir Isaiah Berlin (1909-1997), philosopher, political theorist, and historian of ideas, among the most influential of 20th-century academics in the field of liberal thought. Active most of his life at Oxford University. Served as President of the British Academy. His work "Two Concepts of Liberty" is still regarded as one of the 20th century's most consequential philosophical discussions.
15 letters. Size and condition vary. Overall good-fair condition. Punch holes. Fold lines. Some creases and stains. Tears (mostly minor) to edges.
Provenance: "Molad" Archives.
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Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
December 21, 2021
Opening: $100
Sold for: $375
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Five Books by Salomo Friedlaender (Mynona). Germany, 1920-1932. German. Two of the books are inscribed by him.
1. Der Schöpfer, Phantasie [The Creator, Fantasy]. Munich: Kurt Wolff, 1920. Illustrated by Alfred Kubin (1877-1959). 2. George Grosz. Dresden: Rudolf Kaemmerer, 1922. Including thirty-seven reproductions of works by George Grosz (1893-1959). 3. Mein hundertster Geburtstag u.a. Grimassen [My hundredth birthday and other Grimaces]. Vienna-Leipzig: Jahoda & Siegel, 1928. 4. Der Philosoph Ernst Marcus als Nachfolger Kants. Sein Leben und Lehre [The philosopher Ernst Marcus as Kant's successor. His life and teachings]. Essen: G.D. Baedeker, 1930. Inscribed on title page by Friedlaender – Halensee (Berlin), 16.1.1931. 5. Kant gegen Einstein [Kant versus Einstein]. Berlin: Der Neue Geist, 1932. Inscribed on title page by Friedlaender to his sister Agathe Borchardt – Halensee (Berlin), March 1932.
Salomo Friedlaender (1871-1946), Jewish-German writer, publicist and philosopher identified with the Avant-Garde Movement and Dadaism. In 1906, after completing his doctoral studies at the Jena University, he moved to Berlin, where he befriended several of the prominent thinkers and artists of the era: Martin Buber, Else Lasker-Schüler, Gustav Landauer, Erich Mühsam, Alfred Kubin and others. He used to sign his literary publications, which were published for the first time in various Avant-Garde journals, with the pseudonym Mynona (an anagram of "Anonym" – anonymous). In 1919, he cofounded with the writer and publicist Anselm Ruest (the pseudonym of his relative Ernst Samuel) the anarchist journal Der Einzige. Several weeks after the rise of the Nazis to power in 1933, Friedlaender moved to Paris, where he died lonely and penniless in 1946.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition.
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Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
December 21, 2021
Opening: $300
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"HaNevi'im Veha'Am [The Prophets and the People…], Lectures by N. Mileikowsky, First Booklet" (no additional booklets were printed). Lodz: Mishkan Yisrael, 1915. Hebrew.
Two lectures delivered by Rabbi Nathan Mileikowsky-Netanyahu in Lodz, Poland, on the subject of the biblical prophets Amos and Hosea. Inscribed on title page (Hebrew; partly cropped) by Mileikowsky, 1924: "To Alexand[er] Ziskind Yehudah Fuchs, dear friend and faithful public worker, as a memento of our pleasurable meeting in Marie[nbad], the auth[or], Nathan Netanyahu Mileikowsk[y], Beit HaKerem, Jerusal[em], 2nd of Elul 5684 [1924], Marienbad [today Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic]."
Nathan Mileikowsky (1879-1935; "Netanyahu" was his frequent pen name), rabbi and Zionist activist, among the greatest of Zionist orators of the early 20th century. Conducted a number of campaigns promoting the Zionist cause throughout Europe and America – reaching Siberia, Poland, England, the United States, and additional destinations – and was acclaimed for his oratorical skills and inspiring speeches. In the wake of the assassination of Haim Arlozorov (1933), he was among the most impassioned defenders on behalf of the defendants, Zvi Rosenblatt and Avraham Stavsky. Passed away in Jerusalem, 1935. In his (Hebrew) eulogy, Abraham Isaac Kook, Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Mandatory Palestine, described him as "orator, speaker, magic in his mouth and lips." Among Rabbi Mileikowsky's many grandchildren is the ninth prime minister of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.
47 pp., 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor blemishes. Inked stamps. Bookplate. Hardcover binding, slightly worn; original front cover laid down onto later front board.
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Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
December 21, 2021
Opening: $200
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"The High Commissioner's first speech", autograph draft of an article by Berl Katznelson. [March, 1938]. Hebrew. The article was written as a response to the first public speech held by the newly appointed High Commissioner of Palestine, Harold MacMichael (1882-1969), who entered his post during the Arab revolt in Palestine (1936-1939). It was published in the March 6, 1938 issue of the Histadrut newspaper, Davar, of which Katznelson was the founder and chief editor; the article was signed with the Hebrew initials "M.D." ("Davar editorial staff"). The draft includes corrections, and several deleted sentences, which do not appear in the final version. Katznelson expresses skepticism regarding statements made by the new High Commissioner, but ends on an optimistic note, stating that there still exists a hope for peace, equality and justice in Palestine, the fulfillment of which, according to the article, could be greatly assisted by the High Commissioner.
9 ff. (written on one side; numbered by hand), 20.5 cm. Good condition. Fold lines. Pinholes. Tears, including open tears, with minor damage to text. Some stains. Enclosed: Envelope with printed address of "Davar" newspaper's headquarters, and a handwritten inscription: "manuscript by B. Katznelson."
Provenance: "Molad" Archives.
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Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
December 21, 2021
Opening: $150
Sold for: $275
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"HaMered" [The Revolt] – "Memoir of the Commander of the Irgun Tzva'i Le'umi in Eretz Israel, " by Menachem Begin. "Special Edition dedicated to the ‘Shelah' organization for the rehabilitation of freedom fighters." Jerusalem: Ahiasaf, 1950. Hebrew.
Deluxe edition of "HaMered" ["The Revolt"], Menachem Begin's memoir. Front board bearing metal plaque with the emblem of the Irgun Tzva'i Le'umi (Etzel). A photocopy of a dedicatory letter written (in Hebrew) by Menachem Begin, dated 1950, pasted to front endpaper. Title page inscribed and autographed (Hebrew) by Begin, "In recognition of the liberated, M. Begin."
514, [6] pp. + [7] photographic plates, 21 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor tears to edges of several leaves. Browning to leaves at end of book. Blemishes and minor abrasions to binding.
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Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
December 21, 2021
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Sold for: $200
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Autograph letter signed by David Be-Gurion. Sde Boker, September 25, 1960. Hebrew.
In this letter, David Ben-Gurion requests assistance from the intended recipient, addressed as "Dear Gideon, " with regard to a certain Polish woman who married a Jewish man and from whom a sum of 300 Israeli lira was demanded for the benefit of a recognized conversion: "Can you not arrange to have a [particular] Sephardi rabbi (I forget his name, but I saw him at our conference and he gave me the impression of [being] an understanding and patient [or tolerant] man) arrange for him the conversion for his wife?" Signed "D. Ben-Gurion."
1 f. (one side written), approx. 21 cm. Good condition. Punch holes, and minor tears to edges (medium-sized tears adjacent to lower punch hole). Browning to paper in left margin.
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Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
December 21, 2021
Opening: $100
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The War of the Paratroopers, by Uri Milstein. Tel Aviv: Ramdor, 1968. Signed by Meir Har-Zion.
A work compiled by the Military historian and paratrooper Uri Milstein, reviewing the history of the Israeli Paratroopers Brigade, beginning with its inception toward the end of the Israeli War of Independence, through its merger with Ariel Sharon's Commando Unit 101 and the Reprisal Operations, and ending with the Six-Day War. Milstein's research was based on interviews conducted with the brigade's soldiers and commanders, and archival material. The book includes numerous pictures and maps, names of the brigade's fallen soldiers and their pictures. Meir Har-Zion's signature appears on the front endpaper.
Meir Har-Zion (1934-2014), soldier of the Commando Unit 101, the first commander of the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit, and among the founders of Sayeret Matkal. Har-Zion, who was awarded the Medal of Courage, was considered a legend during his lifetime. He took part in numerous Reprisal Operations during the 1950s and 1960s, and fought in several wars, both as a reservist and as a volunteer. Moshe Dayan famously praised him as the IDF's best soldier. In recent years a more critical debate regarding Har-Zion's image and legacy developed in Israeli public discourse.
154 pp., [13] ff., 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Binding partly detached, with blemishes, minor tears and traces of glue. Missing spine.
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