Four books with illustrations by E.M. Lilien, from the estate of Otto Lilien, son of Ephraim Moshe Lilien, which served him for reprinting his father's books; some of which bear dedications handwritten by his father:
1. Juda. Berlin-Goslar-Leipzig: F.A. Lattmann, [1900].
A leather-bound copy, signed by the author, Börries von Münchhausen and by E.M. Lilien. A dedication handwritten by Lillien, to his son, Otto. A copy that served Otto Lilien for reprinting the book. Ex Libris of E.M. Lilien.
2. Lieder des Ghetto, von Morris Rosenfeld. Berlin: S. Calvary, 1902.
Copy no. 11 out of an edition of 50 numbered copies printed on Japanese paper, with signatures by Berthold Feiwel (translator) and E.M. Lilien, leather-bound, gilt edges. A copy which served Otto Lilien for reprinting the book. Ex Libris of E.M. Lilien. Enclosed are various advertising prospectuses for this book.
3. Biblisches Lesebuch, für den Schulgebrauch. Braunscweig: Westermann, 1914.
Preceding the title page appears a dedication handwritten by E.M. Lilien to his son, Otto.
4. Die Bibel in Auswahl furs haus, mit Zeichnungen von E.M. Lilien. Braunschweig and Berlin, 1912. On the first page (half title page) appears a dedication handwritten by E.M. Lilien to his wife. Ex Libris of Helene Lilien, wife of E.M. Lilien. New binding.
Size and condition vary. Fair-poor condition. Amateur restoration with adhesive tape, damaged or repaired bindings, tears, detached leaves, and more defects.
Enclosed: Juda, aus den Kritiken. Published by F.A. Lattmann, Berlin-Goslar-Leipzig, [ca.1910]. A booklet with opinion articles about the book "Juda" printed in contemporary newspapers. [6] leaves, 18X23.5 cm. Bibliographically unknown.
Provenance: Estate of Otto Lilien.